Julia Bivins proudly presents
Sophisticated Reinvention of a Classic
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$1,488,000
724 Coventry Road, Kensington
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Sophisticated Reinvention in Kensington, CA
Sophisticated Reinvention in Kensington, CA
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beds
3
baths
3
interior
2,364 sq ft
neighborhood
Kensington
Timeless Serenity in Kensington (at Berkeley Border)
A sophisticated reinvention of the classic "Berkeley brown shingle" house into a modernist 21st century home, 724 Coventry has the "trifecta gold" location: exquisite privacy, large flat lot and Golden Gate views. This home feels effortless and timeless, and transcends the creative confluence of design, function and form as envisioned by the prior owner and Hereld & Ayres Architects. Modernity and timelessness are hand-in-hand reflecting the garden's palette throughout this ambience called h o m e.
The entry way acts much like a sunroom and welcomes you in. Daily living spaces are opened up to natural light that spills into the rooms with strategically placed windows and skylights. The soft warmth of maple floors run through the house. The gracious living room with slate fireplace has, on a clear day, Golden Gate views and overlooks the spacious dining area. An actual eat-in chef's kitchen connects seamlessly to the outdoor patio with outdoor fireplace. Luxe kitchen appliances include a sub-zero fridge, Wolf wall oven, Wolf microwave, Wolf gas stove-top range. The Miele hood hangs like a crown over the extended island. Kitchen cabinets include a pull-out pantry while under-counter lighting enhances daylight. There is a window over the sink and a window in the corner next to the sink. Let the sunshine in!
On the main floor, two bright bedrooms and two full bathrooms combine for convenient one-level living. One bedroom has it's own private ensuite with skylights, and could be a primary suite on the main floor. The addition of the actual primary suite on the lower level creates both a sanctuary AND an oasis... the large walk-in spa-like bathroom with locker-room type shower (i.e. that is, no ridges to get to the shower!) features dual sinks and vanities. The hallway entry to this private space features a wet bar too! The corner gas fireplace, the cedar-lined walk-in closet and direct access to the patio and gardens makes for a very private stay-at-home get-away without going away.
A convenient laundry closet next to the primary suite, interior access to the garage, and lots and lots of extra storage space checks all the amenities of this home.
Located in the heart of Kensington, near the Arlington shops at the Berkeley border, merely minutes from the University of California at Berkeley. Heading downward on Coventry Road, the Colusa Circle shops bordering Kensington /El Cerrito/ Albany /Berkeley are just minutes from 724 Coventry Road, in Kensington.
A sophisticated reinvention of the classic "Berkeley brown shingle" house into a modernist 21st century home, 724 Coventry has the "trifecta gold" location: exquisite privacy, large flat lot and Golden Gate views. This home feels effortless and timeless, and transcends the creative confluence of design, function and form as envisioned by the prior owner and Hereld & Ayres Architects. Modernity and timelessness are hand-in-hand reflecting the garden's palette throughout this ambience called h o m e.
The entry way acts much like a sunroom and welcomes you in. Daily living spaces are opened up to natural light that spills into the rooms with strategically placed windows and skylights. The soft warmth of maple floors run through the house. The gracious living room with slate fireplace has, on a clear day, Golden Gate views and overlooks the spacious dining area. An actual eat-in chef's kitchen connects seamlessly to the outdoor patio with outdoor fireplace. Luxe kitchen appliances include a sub-zero fridge, Wolf wall oven, Wolf microwave, Wolf gas stove-top range. The Miele hood hangs like a crown over the extended island. Kitchen cabinets include a pull-out pantry while under-counter lighting enhances daylight. There is a window over the sink and a window in the corner next to the sink. Let the sunshine in!
On the main floor, two bright bedrooms and two full bathrooms combine for convenient one-level living. One bedroom has it's own private ensuite with skylights, and could be a primary suite on the main floor. The addition of the actual primary suite on the lower level creates both a sanctuary AND an oasis... the large walk-in spa-like bathroom with locker-room type shower (i.e. that is, no ridges to get to the shower!) features dual sinks and vanities. The hallway entry to this private space features a wet bar too! The corner gas fireplace, the cedar-lined walk-in closet and direct access to the patio and gardens makes for a very private stay-at-home get-away without going away.
A convenient laundry closet next to the primary suite, interior access to the garage, and lots and lots of extra storage space checks all the amenities of this home.
Located in the heart of Kensington, near the Arlington shops at the Berkeley border, merely minutes from the University of California at Berkeley. Heading downward on Coventry Road, the Colusa Circle shops bordering Kensington /El Cerrito/ Albany /Berkeley are just minutes from 724 Coventry Road, in Kensington.
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Thanks to its proximity to the University of California, Berkeley campus, Kensington may boast the largest number of Nobel Prize winners of any community in the world. But one look at this neighborhood of large homes in the hilly streets above Berkeley, its commanding views of the Bay Area, and sunny terraced yards will explain why this community is one of the most sought after in the East Bay.
Famed architect Bernard Maybeck had a home on Purdue Street. The homes he designed here at the turn of last century have become an informal blueprint for the signature home in Berkeley. These well-proportioned homes are designed for family life and dinner parties. Shingle siding, rustic construction, and bright expansive vistas are the hallmark of the homes in Kensington.
Tilden Park provides the boundary to the east. Miles of biking and hiking trails, a miniature steam train, exhibition farm, merry go-round, and the naturally landscaped swimming hole at Lake Anza make Tilden a popular destination for families.
Transportation via Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is convenient. Heading on Colusa Avenue leads to the El Cerrito Plaza BART station and a short drive down Arlington Avenue takes you to North Berkeley BART and North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood. There are two distinct shopping districts in Kensington.
El Cerrito means "the little hill" in Spanish, and the town that is perched on the hill above San Francisco Bay offers easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 580 to Marin. Hillside homes along the curving streets deliver sweeping views of San Francisco and sunsets over the Golden Gate Bridge.
El Cerrito's main shopping corridor is undergoing a rebirth, beginning with Rialto Cinemas Cerrito, which was restored from the former Cerrito Speakeasy Theater. Access to open space and parkland is extensive, with Arlington Park, Cerrito Vista Park, Hillside Natural Area, Huber Park, Poinsett Park, and Tassajara Park & Pottery Studio all nearby. The Ohlone Greenway is a popular trail with hikers and bikers.
The University of California, Berkeley is several miles away, and two Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations, at El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito del Norte, make commuting easy. El Cerrito Plaza is a major shopping center housing grocery stores, restaurants, bookstores, a pharmacy, and smaller mom-and-pop stores.
Famed architect Bernard Maybeck had a home on Purdue Street. The homes he designed here at the turn of last century have become an informal blueprint for the signature home in Berkeley. These well-proportioned homes are designed for family life and dinner parties. Shingle siding, rustic construction, and bright expansive vistas are the hallmark of the homes in Kensington.
Tilden Park provides the boundary to the east. Miles of biking and hiking trails, a miniature steam train, exhibition farm, merry go-round, and the naturally landscaped swimming hole at Lake Anza make Tilden a popular destination for families.
Transportation via Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is convenient. Heading on Colusa Avenue leads to the El Cerrito Plaza BART station and a short drive down Arlington Avenue takes you to North Berkeley BART and North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood. There are two distinct shopping districts in Kensington.
El Cerrito means "the little hill" in Spanish, and the town that is perched on the hill above San Francisco Bay offers easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 580 to Marin. Hillside homes along the curving streets deliver sweeping views of San Francisco and sunsets over the Golden Gate Bridge.
El Cerrito's main shopping corridor is undergoing a rebirth, beginning with Rialto Cinemas Cerrito, which was restored from the former Cerrito Speakeasy Theater. Access to open space and parkland is extensive, with Arlington Park, Cerrito Vista Park, Hillside Natural Area, Huber Park, Poinsett Park, and Tassajara Park & Pottery Studio all nearby. The Ohlone Greenway is a popular trail with hikers and bikers.
The University of California, Berkeley is several miles away, and two Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations, at El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito del Norte, make commuting easy. El Cerrito Plaza is a major shopping center housing grocery stores, restaurants, bookstores, a pharmacy, and smaller mom-and-pop stores.
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