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Magical Thousand Oaks Retreat
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$2,795,000
600 San Luis Road, Berkeley
Hidden along a quiet street in Berkeley’s enchanting Thousand Oaks neighborhood, this stately and deeply artistic residence feels like a private world of its own, surrounded by lush foliage, mature trees, and blessed with sweeping panoramic views across the Bay. From the moment you arrive, the home reveals a poetic, eclectic, and almost magical spirit, where architecture, design, and landscape merge in quiet harmony.
Creatively decorated by its owner, a renowned style icon with a global following, the home is offered with an extraordinary, curated collection of furniture, art, and decor, creating a rare opportunity to step directly into a fully realized aesthetic vision.
The tiled entryway, crowned by original cathedral-style windows and an elegant staircase, introduces the home’s dreamy and theatrical tone. The serene living room is bathed in light with expansive Bay views, and flows effortlessly into a romantic winter garden, a sun-kissed sanctuary for reading, reflection, and year-round retreat. Nearby, the spacious dining room glows with light and distant vistas, while the vintage kitchen opens to a charming breakfast room and a side deck perfect for morning coffee among the trees.
Upstairs, a luminous artist’s studio surrounded by windows feels suspended among the nearby trees, and is joined by three additional bedrooms with an inspired explosion of color, texture, wallpaper and art that delights the senses and frames breathtaking Bay views at every turn.
The lower level unfolds into a dramatic multi-level family room, studio, or performance space with soaring ceilings, heated concrete floors, and a striking minimalist bath. Floor-to-ceiling doors open onto an expansive patio and romantic garden with views to the Bay, and filled with winding paths and intimate seating areas - an outdoor extension of the home’s creative soul.
Lovingly updated over the years yet rich with patina and poetic traces of a bygone era, this singular residence is truly one-of-a-kind. Perfectly located in Berkeley’s lower hills, moments from Solano Avenue’s famed gourmet district, neighborhood shops, scenic walking paths, and abundant nature, this is not simply a home, it is a living work of art.
Creatively decorated by its owner, a renowned style icon with a global following, the home is offered with an extraordinary, curated collection of furniture, art, and decor, creating a rare opportunity to step directly into a fully realized aesthetic vision.
The tiled entryway, crowned by original cathedral-style windows and an elegant staircase, introduces the home’s dreamy and theatrical tone. The serene living room is bathed in light with expansive Bay views, and flows effortlessly into a romantic winter garden, a sun-kissed sanctuary for reading, reflection, and year-round retreat. Nearby, the spacious dining room glows with light and distant vistas, while the vintage kitchen opens to a charming breakfast room and a side deck perfect for morning coffee among the trees.
Upstairs, a luminous artist’s studio surrounded by windows feels suspended among the nearby trees, and is joined by three additional bedrooms with an inspired explosion of color, texture, wallpaper and art that delights the senses and frames breathtaking Bay views at every turn.
The lower level unfolds into a dramatic multi-level family room, studio, or performance space with soaring ceilings, heated concrete floors, and a striking minimalist bath. Floor-to-ceiling doors open onto an expansive patio and romantic garden with views to the Bay, and filled with winding paths and intimate seating areas - an outdoor extension of the home’s creative soul.
Lovingly updated over the years yet rich with patina and poetic traces of a bygone era, this singular residence is truly one-of-a-kind. Perfectly located in Berkeley’s lower hills, moments from Solano Avenue’s famed gourmet district, neighborhood shops, scenic walking paths, and abundant nature, this is not simply a home, it is a living work of art.
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Perched above the city and offering the best panoramic views in the entire Bay Area, the North Berkeley Hills are know as an incredibly peaceful residential neighborhood, yet not far from the hustle and bustle of the city’s more urban areas. Homes in the neighborhood are built in a variety of styles and feature spacious patio decks, manicured lawns and lushly landscaped gardens. Depending on where you live, North Berkeley Hills residents can enjoy views of the San Francisco and Oakland skylines, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Mount Tamalpais. For even more great views plus a variety of great outdoor activities, residents can take a short trip to nearby Tilden Regional Park. Park amenities vary between free and paid activities. Free activities available at TIlden Park include a beautiful botanical garden, the Little Farm, and nearly 40 miles of scenic hiking trails. Tilden Park Golf Courseisn't far, either.
Many streets near Arlington Avenue are within walking distance of the thriving retail district on Solano Avenue. Featuring a wide variety of stores, shops, and plenty of great restaurants, including: Safeway Community Markets: Located at the southwest corner of Solano and Fresno Avenues, this is a great place to check off everything on your grocery list. Foodies who love a variety of cuisines are just a short drive away from the Gourmet District, and nearby Kensington offers a variety of businesses even closer by.
Despite its elevated location, North Berkeley Hills is extremely transit-friendly. The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District bus lines that serve the neighborhood drop residents at the Downtown Berkeley BART station for a quick commute to downtown San Francisco. Berkeley Hills residents who live near the western section of the neighborhood are less than one mile away from the heart of UC Berkeley, making it a great area for faculty and administrators to live.
Many streets near Arlington Avenue are within walking distance of the thriving retail district on Solano Avenue. Featuring a wide variety of stores, shops, and plenty of great restaurants, including: Safeway Community Markets: Located at the southwest corner of Solano and Fresno Avenues, this is a great place to check off everything on your grocery list. Foodies who love a variety of cuisines are just a short drive away from the Gourmet District, and nearby Kensington offers a variety of businesses even closer by.
Despite its elevated location, North Berkeley Hills is extremely transit-friendly. The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District bus lines that serve the neighborhood drop residents at the Downtown Berkeley BART station for a quick commute to downtown San Francisco. Berkeley Hills residents who live near the western section of the neighborhood are less than one mile away from the heart of UC Berkeley, making it a great area for faculty and administrators to live.
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