Lisa Brydon & Kristi Ives Present
Where Serenity Meets Iconic Views — Claremont Hills Living
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$1,525,000
1227 Alvarado Road, Berkeley
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beds
4
baths
2.5
interior
2,917 sq ft
neighborhood
Claremont Hills
Situated in the coveted Claremont Hills, this stunning residence offers a rare blend of sophistication, warmth, and breathtaking natural beauty. A gated, private front courtyard sets the tone welcoming you into a private sanctuary where thoughtful design and effortless indoor-outdoor living take center stage. Expansive windows and sliding glass doors frame sweeping Golden Gate Bridge and canyon views from both living levels, creating an ever-changing backdrop of light and landscape.
The dramatic living room features a vaulted wood-slat ceiling, a striking stone fireplace, and a seamless connection to the formal dining area. A sliding glass door extends the spaces to a generous deck, perfect for entertaining or quiet moments taking in the iconic vistas. Just beyond, a charming alcove with custom built-ins and additional skylights offers a serene retreat.
The gourmet eat-in kitchen is beautifully appointed with Viking appliances (including a double oven, refrigerator, gas cooktop, dishwasher, and microwave) alongside a farmhouse sink positioned beneath a window overlooking the canyon. A large walk-in pantry, wine refrigerator, and breakfast bar enhance both form and function, while a sliding glass door connects the kitchen to the outdoors. A versatile finished bonus room provides endless possibilities…ideal for a playroom, office, wine cellar, or additional storage. A generous powder room completes the main level.
Downstairs, two well-appointed bedrooms accompany a luxurious primary suite designed for comfort and tranquility. Wake to stunning views and enjoy a spacious walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath featuring a dual vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. A secondary bathroom and an additional flexible living space (perfect as a 4th bedroom, den, or office) open to another expansive deck with equally captivating views.
Additional amenities include an attached two-car garage, a new roof, and owned solar. Ideally located, this exceptional home offers a peaceful retreat just moments from the vibrant amenities of Berkeley, with easy access to San Francisco and beyond delivering the perfect balance of serenity and convenience.
The dramatic living room features a vaulted wood-slat ceiling, a striking stone fireplace, and a seamless connection to the formal dining area. A sliding glass door extends the spaces to a generous deck, perfect for entertaining or quiet moments taking in the iconic vistas. Just beyond, a charming alcove with custom built-ins and additional skylights offers a serene retreat.
The gourmet eat-in kitchen is beautifully appointed with Viking appliances (including a double oven, refrigerator, gas cooktop, dishwasher, and microwave) alongside a farmhouse sink positioned beneath a window overlooking the canyon. A large walk-in pantry, wine refrigerator, and breakfast bar enhance both form and function, while a sliding glass door connects the kitchen to the outdoors. A versatile finished bonus room provides endless possibilities…ideal for a playroom, office, wine cellar, or additional storage. A generous powder room completes the main level.
Downstairs, two well-appointed bedrooms accompany a luxurious primary suite designed for comfort and tranquility. Wake to stunning views and enjoy a spacious walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath featuring a dual vanity, soaking tub, and separate shower. A secondary bathroom and an additional flexible living space (perfect as a 4th bedroom, den, or office) open to another expansive deck with equally captivating views.
Additional amenities include an attached two-car garage, a new roof, and owned solar. Ideally located, this exceptional home offers a peaceful retreat just moments from the vibrant amenities of Berkeley, with easy access to San Francisco and beyond delivering the perfect balance of serenity and convenience.
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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.
Brydon & Ives Team
Lisa Brydon | Kristi Ives
DRE# 01408025 | DRE# 01367466
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