Enjoy easy family living and entertaining in this beautiful and cherished classic gem in the Upper Dimond! This not-so-little house on Whittle features newly-refinished hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, updated kitchen, home office/family/TV room in back PLUS huge (non-conforming) bonus space below in basement/garage. Great indoor/outdoor family living and entertaining from the front covered porch to the back/side yards and big covered patio. Centrally located on a quiet, wide, tree-lined street in a wonderful neighborhood! Convenient access to Hwy 580, AC Transbay buses, casual carpools to SF and not far from downtown Oakland and BART. Stroll to Farmer Joes, Peet's, La Farine and recently revitalized Dimond Park and pool. This peaceful community is ideally surrounded by the high-energy Lakeshore, Grand Ave, Lake Merritt, Downtown/Uptown Oakland, Montclair, Dimond and Laurel Districts. Don't miss this great value and opportunity in a convenient and lovely location!