Bright & charming 2-story in Oakland's sought-after Oak Knoll neighborhood! This refreshed 2 BD / 1.5 BA home is set back and up from the street for privacy & views. Step inside to an open living/dining room, with a fireplace, refinished hardwood floors & huge windows for gorgeous natural light. Continue through to the well-equipped kitchen with plenty of storage, stainless appliances and a sunny breakfast nook. The primary bedroom is extra-large with a wall to wall closet and generous ceiling fan. A secondary bedroom is also spacious, and the shared full hall bathroom is well-lit with a tub/shower combo. Downstairs, find a versatile basement den with a half bath, storage area, built-ins, and additional raw space alongside an infrared sauna & garage access. Out back, the sprawling backyard is private & peaceful with a wrap around patio, grassy lawn & fruit trees. A new roof was put on the home March 2023. This beautiful home is situated on a large 5,630 sq/ft lot, close to open spaces for hiking & biking trails, local freeways, BART & walking distance to the Oakland Zoo.