Bring your contractor and your imagination to this classic 5 bed / 2.5 bath Craftsman-era home in Oakland's lively Lake Merritt neighborhood. This 2411 SQFT home on a large flat and gently downsloping lot is a rare opportunity for an owner or investor. From the covered porch, step inside the gracious foyer with its coffered ceiling, wainscoting, and grand staircase. The home's vintage 1913 architectural details can be found throughout. Hardwood floors span into the sunny living room with picture windows, coved ceilings, a fireplace, built-in shelves and window seating. The dining room has a wall of windows with views of the backyard and the East Bay hills. The spacious kitchen, breakfast nook, and powder room are all adjacent. From the kitchen, take the stairs down to find two bedrooms, bonus rooms, laundry room and plenty of space for storage or expansion. A door to the backyard for easy indoor/outdoor living. Tucked away for privacy, the three upstairs bedrooms have roomy closets and big windows. A 2-car garage and driveway provide off-street parking. Out the front door, enjoy all that the Grand Lake area has to offer - dining, shopping, gyms, Whole Foods/Trader Joe's, Saturday Farmers Market, nearby BART and Transbay buses, & wonderful Lake Merritt.