If you have been searching for a home filled with natural light and original architectural details, on a tree-lined street, close to the fabulous shops, cafes and restaurants on College Ave, in Rockridge, this Craftsman bungalow might just be the culmination of your search. Less than one block to College Ave., this open concept, two-plus bedroom, two bath home, with a delightful broad front porch, a handsome living room with an inglenook, an updated kitchen with a Blue Star range and a large dining room with built-in cabinets and a window seat, perfect for gatherings of all sizes, checks every box. The main level offers a living room with a view of the front porch, a gracious dining room, a kitchen and one bedroom. Up just a few stairs there is a second bedroom and a bath. Downstairs, with level-out yard access, there is a large great room, with hardwood floor, a wall of windows and French doors, a full bath and a laundry room. The great room could be used in numerous ways, including as a primary bedroom. Adjacent to it, with a view of the backyard, is an alcove, a great home office or play space. a laundry room and a full bath. So often, with time and transitions between owners, homes lose their original character and authenticity and feel generic and uninspiring. 5559 Kales has been thoughtfully updated yet has retained its character and details throughout.
The main floor:
Living room with fireplace, inglenook and built-in cabinetry
Gracious dining room with built-in storage and window seat
Kitchen with Blue Star range, quartz countertops and charming cabinetry
Bedroom one
The second level:
Bedroom two
Full bath with heated flooring
The lower level:
Great room with direct yard access and floor to ceiling windows and French door,
Office alcove
Laundry room
Full bath with heated flooring
Additional amenities:
Delightful, broad front porch. The perfect spot to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in the morning, to greet your neighbors and relax at the end of the day.
Low maintenance, level backyard with raised veggie beds, areas for play and lounging and just the right amount of gardening space.
Basement storage room with level-in access from the backyard.
Fresh paint in and out ( August/ September 2025) and newly refinished hardwood floors and new hardwood floors (August 2025).
Sewer lateral and sidewalk compliant.
