474 Taurus Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Property Description

In the Merriwood district of Montclair this charming cottage has been modernized for today’s lifestyle. Situated up a private drive this parcel features patios, decks, low maintenance landscaping and planting beds all affording the serene sense of Montclair living. The main living level has an open living and dining room with sliding door access to the outdoors, a built-in dining bench, updated center island kitchen and a bedroom with a full bath. The upper bedroom level features a loft bedroom with deck access, a treetop bedroom with full bath and a magical enclosed sun porch. The bonus lower level makes a great home office, workshop or storage room. The home is conveniently located, just up the hill from the Thornhill shopping district and Thornhill Elementary, with easy access to transportation and Montclair Village shopping and restaurants. The home originated as a vacation cottage in 1920’s and it has been transformed over the past century into its’ modern incarnation.