Wendy Storch and Melissa Montoya Present
Quintessential North Berkeley Bungalow in a Spectacular Garden Setting
$1,395,000
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Glorious Light, Craftsman Soul, Garden Oasis
The forthright beauty of quintessential California Bungalow architecture informs this North Berkeley treasure, set in a spectacular garden setting, the ultimate in indoor-outdoor living. Muscular details of the period anchor a luminous, highly functional floor-plan with ease.
On the main floor, glorious light bathes the sophisticated living room, warmed by a handsome fireplace wrapped in south-facing windows. The formal dining room is clad in rich wood detailing opening to the professionally designed landscape of decks, terraces and fragrant outdoor rooms. A spacious bedroom, a convenient half bath, a large laundry room, a mudroom, and a pristine kitchen upgraded with practical modernity while preserving its Craftsman heart. Two sets of French doors create an easy indoor/outdoor flow, perfect for entertaining. The professionally designed garden oasis features dining and entertaining areas, bespoke stone walls, magnolia, jasmine, hellebore, herbs, and roses cascading over the terraced levels with views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.
Upstairs, you'll find a full bathroom, a second bedroom with picturesque west-facing views, and a third bedroom with an attached sunroom/office or playroom overlooking the garden. Thoughtful upgrades include individual climate controls in the upper-level bedrooms.
Just a few blocks from multiple parks, tennis courts, the Rose Garden, and picnics at either Codornices or Live Oak Parks, or head over to the nearby Gourmet Ghetto for shopping, restaurants, and a weekly farmers market for a taste of California cuisine.
On the main floor, glorious light bathes the sophisticated living room, warmed by a handsome fireplace wrapped in south-facing windows. The formal dining room is clad in rich wood detailing opening to the professionally designed landscape of decks, terraces and fragrant outdoor rooms. A spacious bedroom, a convenient half bath, a large laundry room, a mudroom, and a pristine kitchen upgraded with practical modernity while preserving its Craftsman heart. Two sets of French doors create an easy indoor/outdoor flow, perfect for entertaining. The professionally designed garden oasis features dining and entertaining areas, bespoke stone walls, magnolia, jasmine, hellebore, herbs, and roses cascading over the terraced levels with views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge.
Upstairs, you'll find a full bathroom, a second bedroom with picturesque west-facing views, and a third bedroom with an attached sunroom/office or playroom overlooking the garden. Thoughtful upgrades include individual climate controls in the upper-level bedrooms.
Just a few blocks from multiple parks, tennis courts, the Rose Garden, and picnics at either Codornices or Live Oak Parks, or head over to the nearby Gourmet Ghetto for shopping, restaurants, and a weekly farmers market for a taste of California cuisine.
Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,670 sq ft
Neighborhood
North Berkeley
- 3 Bedrooms / 1 Full 1 Half Bathrooms
- 1,670 ± Sq Ft
- Hardwood Floors
- Gracious, Light-Filled Living Room
- Wood-Burning Fireplace
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Expansive Windows
- Handsome Formal Dining Room with Mahogany Detailing
- Well-Appointed Kitchen
- Quartz Countertop
- Pantry Closet
- Frigidaire Range + Oven
- NuTone Vent Hood
- LG Fridge / Freezer
- Haier Dishwasher
- Primary Bedroom with Bright Sunroom Overlooking Rear Garden
- Upper-Level Bedrooms Individual Split-Unit Climate Controls
- Spacious Laundry Room / MudroomStacked LG Washer + Dryer
- Mature Garden Professionally Designed Multi-Level Patio
- Sparkling Bay Bridge and City Views
- Designer Lighting and Curated Interior Color Palette Throughout
- Large Storage Space in Basement
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Neighborhood
Perched above the city and offering the best panoramic views in the entire Bay Area, North Berkeley Hills is 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. Centered on Hopkins Street at the foot of the Berkeley Hills, this quiet, relaxed residential community consists of charming bungalows, California Craftsman homes, and English Tudors.
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. For a small fee, the public can also swim at Lake Anza, take a spin on the Merry-Go-Round, or enjoy a round of golf at Tilden Park Golf Course.
Indian Rock, the largest example of the Northbrae rhyolite outcroppings in the neighborhood, is popular with climbers honing their skills. Nearby green spaces include three-acre Cedar-Rose Park and Terrace Park. For those working on home horticulture projects, Berkeley Horticultural Nursery on McGee Avenue and Westbrae Nursery on Gilman Street offer advice, seeds, plants, and gardening tools.
Northbrae’s two-block-long retail district may be small, but it is crammed with gourmet-food purveyors. It's possible to shop here like a European, going from store to store, purchasing everything you need for the week's dinner. Monterey Market (an institution for more than 50 years), Monterey Fish Market, Magnani Poultry, and Hopkins Street Bakery make Northbrae into a mecca for food lovers. Outdoor cafe Espresso Roma offers the opportunity to enjoy a latte in the glorious weather.
Northbrae is within walking distance of the North Berkeley BART and the North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library. Designed by noted Bay Area architect Julia Morgan in the early 20th century, the latter building is one of the most stunning civic structures in Berkeley.
Some residents in the southern part of North Berkeley Hills 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:
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.
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. For a small fee, the public can also swim at Lake Anza, take a spin on the Merry-Go-Round, or enjoy a round of golf at Tilden Park Golf Course.
Indian Rock, the largest example of the Northbrae rhyolite outcroppings in the neighborhood, is popular with climbers honing their skills. Nearby green spaces include three-acre Cedar-Rose Park and Terrace Park. For those working on home horticulture projects, Berkeley Horticultural Nursery on McGee Avenue and Westbrae Nursery on Gilman Street offer advice, seeds, plants, and gardening tools.
Northbrae’s two-block-long retail district may be small, but it is crammed with gourmet-food purveyors. It's possible to shop here like a European, going from store to store, purchasing everything you need for the week's dinner. Monterey Market (an institution for more than 50 years), Monterey Fish Market, Magnani Poultry, and Hopkins Street Bakery make Northbrae into a mecca for food lovers. Outdoor cafe Espresso Roma offers the opportunity to enjoy a latte in the glorious weather.
Northbrae is within walking distance of the North Berkeley BART and the North Branch of the Berkeley Public Library. Designed by noted Bay Area architect Julia Morgan in the early 20th century, the latter building is one of the most stunning civic structures in Berkeley.
Some residents in the southern part of North Berkeley Hills 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.
- Noor & Sons Rug Gallery: Find handcrafted Oriental Rugs for your home, as well as rug cleaning and repair services.
- Peet’s Coffee: It all started in Berkeley, and this location is ideal for your morning cup of coffee before you begin your commute.
- Additionally, foodies who love a variety of cuisines are just a short walk or drive away from the infamous Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood.
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.
Wendy Storch
Sotheby's International Realty
Realtor
- DRE:
- #01355516
- Mobile:
- 415.519.6091
- Office:
- 415.901.1745
www.wendystorch.com
Experienced. Professional. Respected.
Melissa Montoya
Sotheby's International Realty
San Francisco Realtor
- DRE:
- #01915418
- Mobile:
- 415.328.9808
MelissaMontoyaSF.com
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Wendy Storch
Sotheby's International Realty
Realtor
- DRE:
- #01355516
- Mobile:
- 415.519.6091
- Office:
- 415.901.1745
Melissa Montoya
Sotheby's International Realty
San Francisco Realtor
- DRE:
- #01915418
- Mobile:
- 415.328.9808
melissa.montoya@sothebys.realty
MelissaMontoyaSF.com