Perched on a site overlooking gentle hills and roof tops, with a glimpse of the SF skyline from the rear of the home, 2245 Ransom is a gorgeously renovated and enchanting 2+BD/1BA, 1156 sq ft Bungalow located in the Harrington neighborhood of Oakland. The home features an open common area, newly remodeled eat-in chef’s kitchen, a primary bedroom with bay window, a large bath, and a convenient laundry room with washer and dryer. The partially finished basement includes abundant storage space and a bonus room with a private entrance for a potential home office or craft area. The beautifully landscaped front yard attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and the enclosed back yard is large enough for outdoor entertaining or a children’s play area. Centrally located, the home is minutes from Lake Merritt, the vibrant Grand Lake District, and convenient commuter options. Neighborhood favorite Brookdale Park is moments away, an urban oasis with walking paths through a redwood grove and grassy areas as well as basketball and tennis courts, picnic areas, and a children’s playground.
Take your morning coffee out to the covered front porch and enjoy the beauty of the lush front yard shaded by spruce and magnolia trees and planted with flowering salvia and lantana, princess flower, succulents, and colorful shrubs. From the porch, the vintage-style glass-paneled front door opens onto an entryway and the home’s open common area. The original hardwood floors gleam in the natural light that pours through the many windows, and a klinker brick fireplace graces one wall.
The recently remodeled kitchen is a home chef’s delight with its expanse of stone countertops, herringbone tile backsplash, convenient breakfast bar, and abundant cabinets. The adjoining dining nook overlooks the treetops, and a built-in custom china cabinet provides space to display favorite kitchen collectibles. Adjacent to the kitchen is a generous laundry room with washer and dryer, and a back door opens to a sunny deck - a perfect place to sit and watch the breathtaking sunset behind the SF skyline.
To one side of the common area, separated by multi-pane glass doors, the bedrooms and bath have been designed to create a flexible space with two entrances for each room. Beneath a vintage-style chandelier, the expansive primary bedroom sits within a charming bay window and features two closets with convenient organizers - one with mirrored doors. Connecting the two bedrooms is a large bath with vintage tile floor, shower over tub, and vintage linen closet.
The enclosed rear yard is shaded by mature trees, and from the patio French doors open onto a partially finished basement room. The unfinished section of the basement provides abundant storage space, and together the two may offer the potential to develop into private in-law quarters or additional living space.
Additional Highlights: Newer kitchen appliances (2021) Low-maintenance landscaping with drip irrigation system Newer rear fence (2021)
