Rosie Nysaether Presents
Grand Masterpiece in Coveted Claremont
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$3,495,000
203 Hillcrest Road,
Berkeley
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beds
5
baths
3.5
interior
3,800 sq ft
neighborhood
Claremont
Commanding and elegant, this grand Craftsman in the coveted Claremont neighborhood is set on a quarter acre and offers a blend of modern updates and architectural charm. The expansive formal living and dining rooms, with box beam ceilings and built-ins, flow into a spacious chef-inspired kitchen that levels out to a large, private oasis — complete with a gas fire pit and serene hill views — perfect for large family gatherings and lavish entertaining. A guest bedroom ideal for a home office and a powder room complete the main floor.
Upstairs, four additional bedrooms include a primary ensuite retreat with a new walk-in California Closet. A private family room with a fireplace offers a cozy escape, while a dedicated upstairs laundry room adds convenience. Wake up to sweeping views of the iconic Claremont Country Club and beyond—a daily reminder of the beauty and prestige of this remarkable location.
Designed with a traditional floor plan, my team and I set out to elevate the home’s appeal with refined finishes, designer colors, and upgraded features that resulted in a sophisticated, polished look, ready for today's buyer. This is your chance to own a rare Claremont treasure! This is home.
Upstairs, four additional bedrooms include a primary ensuite retreat with a new walk-in California Closet. A private family room with a fireplace offers a cozy escape, while a dedicated upstairs laundry room adds convenience. Wake up to sweeping views of the iconic Claremont Country Club and beyond—a daily reminder of the beauty and prestige of this remarkable location.
Designed with a traditional floor plan, my team and I set out to elevate the home’s appeal with refined finishes, designer colors, and upgraded features that resulted in a sophisticated, polished look, ready for today's buyer. This is your chance to own a rare Claremont treasure! This is home.
- Grand formal spaces ideal for large-scale entertaining
- Box beam ceilings and built-ins, hallmark features of the era
- Spacious chef-inspired kitchen with eat-in area
- Large private backyard oasis with gas fire pit, serene hill views, and space for outdoor entertaining
- Guest bedroom, ideal for home office, and powder room on main floor
- Primary ensuite with custom walk-in California Closet and large picture window
- In the heart of Berkeley’s coveted Claremont neighborhood
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Neighborhood
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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 movies 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 movies 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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