Description

strongElegant Historic Crockett Home Set in Fairytale Garden/strong Welcome to Crockett! A wrinkle in time in the busy East Bay, Crockett is the sweet town located just before the Carquinez Bridge. You may have driven by the CH sugar sign, visited a famous restaurant there, or overlooked this charming hidden gem altogether. Come discover this grand and beautiful home. It truly is a must-see property for anyone with an appreciation for history and the finer things. They don't make them like this anymore, unless they are made with love. A 1912 Craftsman farmhouse preserved and reinvigorated, this four bedroom, one and a half bath home has beautifully handcrafted wood pane windows, custom assembled by a local craftsman. All original trim and wood floors, and a garden befitting its history, with livability for today. Enchanting trees bloom on the grounds, including hawthorne, black locust and mock orange. The heirloom roses have been kept for generations, and there is a useful mix of established and seasonal fruits and flowers in and among the beds. liAll four bedrooms get great light and have garden or peek-a-boo water views/li liOne full bath with tub, plus a half bath with back porch mudroom/washroom/li liFormal dining room seats eight comfortably/li liOriginal built-in glass hutch/li liSouth-facing cook's kitchen that is functional and charming/li liKitchen has high ceilings and overlooks the lush garden/li liHardware and doors, every nook, meticulously restored/li liWalk-in pantry, beautiful original cabinetry and built-ins/li liWater views from the living room and bedrooms/li liGorgeous original Craftsman trim, custom lighting, and tasteful, quality updates throughout/li liBeautiful Craftsman-style built-ins in living and dining rooms/li liGleaming original wood floors and custom, hand-crafted windows from bottom to top/li liGorgeous light, gentle shore breezes, echoing rains, gentle foghorns/li liGreat location and large corner lot with views of the water and bridge/li liBeautiful, expansive front porch where you will enjoy all kinds of gatherings and gorgeous sunsets/li liMultiple outdoor areas for peaceful reflection or gatherings with friends/li liFull basement, new furnace (2021) and new hot water heater (2021)/li liOriginal garage awaiting your restoration or upgrade.... presently used as a potting shed but could be artist studio, writers retreat, or even taken to the next level as a casita or in-law*./li Pride of ownership is an understatement for this home. The current owners brought their design experience and savvy craftsmanship into fruition here. It's been a labor of love and sanctuary for them, and they are ready to see a new owner begin its next chapter. *Buyer to verify use of space. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information.