Kristen von Bargen Presents
Magnificent Historic Claremont Home
1 Brookside Avenue, Berkeley
|$2,650,000
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Property details
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3.5
Square Feet
2,864 sq ft
Neighborhood
Claremont, Berkeley
Own a Berkeley Gem
From the moment you enter this grand residence you leave the bustle of vibrant Claremont Avenue behind and enter another world, one of beauty and serenity. Welcome to 1 Brookside Avenue, a grand retreat nestled along a winding creek in Berkeley’s prestigious Claremont neighborhood!
This distinguished residence, designed by H. Osborn and built in 1917, is a testament to timeless elegance and meticulous maintenance. Resembling a formal Parisian townhome, this 4-story gem combines luxurious interiors with tranquil and private gardens and is even featured on the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Tour.
With 4+ bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths and awash in natural light, this home offers elegant rooms and comfortable living. It’s adorned with beautiful architectural detailing throughout, high ceilings, crown moldings, leaded glass windows, and fireplaces in both the living room and primary suite. The formal dining room and kitchen with a sunny adjacent breakfast room opens to a lovely sun-porch where a footbridge leads to the secluded backyard, providing an ideal setting both for entertaining and relaxing.
The property boasts a double garage - a rarity in the area - that artistically span the deep creek that runs through the rear, enhancing the home’s unique charm.
The flexible floorplan easily accommodates a home office, family room and solo studio perched up top. Downstairs discover numerous flex spaces perfect for workshops, generous storage, and even a 4th bedroom for a possible au-pair set up with private entrance.
The entire neighborhood was built as a residential park, with a graceful flow and romantic footbridges spanning the creek. It’s an haven of old world charm - and all of this just down the street from the world famous Claremont Hotel and Spa, College Avenue’s and the Elwood’s districts’ vibrant shopping and dining, and BART.
Offering an unparalleled blend of grandeur and modern convenience, this home is ideal for the discerning buyer seeking something truly special.
This distinguished residence, designed by H. Osborn and built in 1917, is a testament to timeless elegance and meticulous maintenance. Resembling a formal Parisian townhome, this 4-story gem combines luxurious interiors with tranquil and private gardens and is even featured on the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Tour.
With 4+ bedrooms, 3 full and 2 half baths and awash in natural light, this home offers elegant rooms and comfortable living. It’s adorned with beautiful architectural detailing throughout, high ceilings, crown moldings, leaded glass windows, and fireplaces in both the living room and primary suite. The formal dining room and kitchen with a sunny adjacent breakfast room opens to a lovely sun-porch where a footbridge leads to the secluded backyard, providing an ideal setting both for entertaining and relaxing.
The property boasts a double garage - a rarity in the area - that artistically span the deep creek that runs through the rear, enhancing the home’s unique charm.
The flexible floorplan easily accommodates a home office, family room and solo studio perched up top. Downstairs discover numerous flex spaces perfect for workshops, generous storage, and even a 4th bedroom for a possible au-pair set up with private entrance.
The entire neighborhood was built as a residential park, with a graceful flow and romantic footbridges spanning the creek. It’s an haven of old world charm - and all of this just down the street from the world famous Claremont Hotel and Spa, College Avenue’s and the Elwood’s districts’ vibrant shopping and dining, and BART.
Offering an unparalleled blend of grandeur and modern convenience, this home is ideal for the discerning buyer seeking something truly special.
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Neighborhood
The Claremont neighborhood straddles the Berkeley and Oakland borders and features lush landscaping, curving streets that hug the canyon hills, and open space. Homes on the leafy side streets provide old-fashioned Berkeley elegance, with turn-of-the-century brown shingles, revivals, prairie-, custom contemporary, and Tudor-styled structures offering residents a place to call home within the landscaped confines.
The landmark of this area is the majestic Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, a vast Victorian edifice perched on 22 acres in the hills. Three outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts, a full-service spa, a fitness club, and three onsite restaurants deliver stunning views, and the resort has become popular with generations of locals as a luxurious getaway.
Elmwood's shopping district on College Avenue in Berkeley offers old-fashioned shops, access to the Rockridge Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), grocery stores, bookshops, and flower stands. Restaurants, a movie theater, and a bakery are all a short walk away.
The Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is 208 acres of open space managed by the East Bay Regional Park District and more than 200 acres outside of the canyon owned by the University of California, Berkeley. Garber Park, a 13-acre oak-and-bay-tree woodland south of Claremont Avenue, is owned by the city of Oakland. Trails reward ambitious hikers with panoramic views of San Francisco Bay.
The landmark of this area is the majestic Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, a vast Victorian edifice perched on 22 acres in the hills. Three outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts, a full-service spa, a fitness club, and three onsite restaurants deliver stunning views, and the resort has become popular with generations of locals as a luxurious getaway.
Elmwood's shopping district on College Avenue in Berkeley offers old-fashioned shops, access to the Rockridge Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), grocery stores, bookshops, and flower stands. Restaurants, a movie theater, and a bakery are all a short walk away.
The Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is 208 acres of open space managed by the East Bay Regional Park District and more than 200 acres outside of the canyon owned by the University of California, Berkeley. Garber Park, a 13-acre oak-and-bay-tree woodland south of Claremont Avenue, is owned by the city of Oakland. Trails reward ambitious hikers with panoramic views of San Francisco Bay.
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