Bella Vista Neighborhood
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| Type |
Single family home |
| Sq ft (approx) |
1,360 |
| Bedrooms |
3 |
| Bathrooms |
1 full |
| Agent(s) |
Heather Sittig
510.282.1696
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Property Description
Beautiful Traditional in Bella Vista Neighborhood!
Nestled in a private sylvan setting, this stylish home features many upgrades including a Chef's Kitchen, marble bathroom and designer colors throughout. Every room has been designed with an incredible attention to detail, gleaming hardwood floors and crown moulding. Pristine Bella Vista community and an excellent location. Multi-level, functional and private yard.
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Neighborhood:
Grand Lake, Oakland
Oakland’s Grand Lake neighborhood features a welcoming collection of homes and shops. Steps from Lake Merritt, it fits neatly between the 580 Freeway and the intersection of Grand and Lakeshore Avenues in Oakland.
The vibe at Grand Lake is mellow: it’s a great place to window shop, stop into a café and catch a movie. An eclectic collection of locals welcomes families and singles alike. Many live in the homes that make up Grand Lake’s real estate, which consists of older condos and single family homes perched on nearby hills.
The two main streets of Grand and Lakeshore have distinct personalities. Grand Avenue feels older and more historic. The centerpiece is the famous Grand Lake Theater. Built in 1926, it was designed by the Reid Brothers, who designed several converted condominium buildings in San Francisco including The Mint Collection, The Garfield and The Montgomery. Many of the original details remain and the owner, Allen Michaan, is well known for his liberal rants on the marquee. The area’s other theater, The Parkway Speakeasy Theater, is one of the few spots in the Bay Area to watch a movie while enjoying a beer.
Also along Grand you’ll find unique spots to eat, like the Coffee Mill and Bakery, Oakland’s oldest coffee house, di bartolo restaurant and café, Side Bar, Milano, Zza's Enoteca and Trattoria, Coach Sushi and Michael Mischer Chocolates. There are also a few drinking establishments, from Heart and Dagger Saloon and Kingman’s Lucky Lounge to The Alley, which seems to be attended every single night by Rod Dibble.
Lakeshore Avenue feels a bit newer and buffed than Grand. Consider some of the more casual eating establishments like Lakeshore Café, Rolling Dunes, Spettro Restaurant, Arizmendi Co-Op Bakery , L’Amyx Tea Bar and even Colonial Donuts. But the more fancy spots are here too, like Mezze, Café Cote D’Or, Vine Wine Bar and Flavors of India.
And just over the hill you'll find the welcoming neighborhood of Tresle Glen.
Of course there are the ubiquitous chains, like Gap, Peet’s, Noah’s and Starbucks, but cute shops and services are here to explore, like Urban Indigo, Maribel, Juniper Tree and Izek Day Spa Salon. And you can finish off the day at Easy Lounge, a spot that captures the best of Oakland’s nightlife.
If you’d like to get a taste of the neighborhood (literally), stop by the weekly farmer’s market, or attend the annual art and wine festival, Lakefest. Either way, it’s a wonderful place to live, stroll and enjoy.