Rockridge Exceptional Rockridge Home w/ ADU

Combining the energy and diversity of Oakland with the charm and cachet of Berkeley, Rockridge is a vibrant, picturesque neighborhood that straddles both cities and incorporates the very best of each! Originally built in the 1920s–1950s for people seeking close proximity to UC Berkeley, the area is filled with charming bungalows and cottages, and is now one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the East Bay. Situated on a tree-lined residential street in the heart of Rockridge just four blocks to Market Hall and Rockridge BART, this fabulous property offers the rare opportunity to own two move-in-ready homes on one large lot. Both homes were built in 1922, with the primary home significantly expanded and remodeled between 2016-2022. This larger house features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, a new kitchen, family room and laundry room. The in-law (or guest house) at the rear of the property has a living room, one bedroom, a full kitchen, a bathroom, bonus storage and laundry, and a semi-attached two-car garage.

The primary home has retained its elegant Craftsman looks on the exterior and the main upper level, while the present owners have created beautiful contemporary living quarters on the lower level that seamlessly blend the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The traditional living and dining rooms showcase an elegant time capsule of Craftsman workmanship with herringbone-patterned oak floors, built-in sideboards and bookcases, picture and plate rails, and a wood burning fireplace with a surround of rustic earth-toned tiles, and gorgeous low/high wainscoting made from burnished gumwood. The spacious newly remodeled kitchen that sits behind the dining room is flooded with natural light, and includes Calacatta quartz counters, white Shaker-style cabinets, and premium Bosch, LG and Thermador appliances, all tied together with a subtly textured tile backsplash and a striking black hex-tile floor. Two sunny bedrooms on this level are both well sized, and have 9-foot ceilings, picture rails and the original oak floors. An updated bathroom is conveniently located between the bedrooms, and has a tub/shower combination.

Accessed from an open stairway in the kitchen, the lower level was designed for a 21st century lifestyle and provides additional space for the entire family with an expansive family room, thoughtfully designed primary bedroom suite, a half bath and a full laundry room. The family room has abundant recessed and natural light, and is large enough to include a separate play area and/or homework station. A very spacious primary bedroom suite has a walk-in closet large enough for more than one wardrobe, and features elegant custom-built organizers and windows for natural light. The sophisticated ensuite bathroom has a glass-enclosed, oversized shower and a floating double vanity. Included in the suite is a bonus room with sliding doors for privacy, and can be considered for a nursery, home office or even additional storage.

Set back from the primary home, the second home may once have been a caretaker’s cottage or an in-law residence. The home is situated behind a large shared patio at the rear of the property, and has stairs that lead up to the second story residence, with a two-car garage beneath. The 412 SF home offers a living room, sunny bedroom, a full kitchen, and a bathroom with a clawfoot tub/shower combination. This versatile home is perfect for visiting family, an expansive and private home office, or may be used for generating long or short term rental income.

5215/5217 Locksley Ave offers a truly rare ownership opportunity to acquire two move-in-ready homes, on one lot, in a highly desirable Oakland neighborhood just minutes from BART, major freeways, UC Berkeley, College, Claremont and Temescal Avenues, and so much more. It really doesn’t get any better than this.