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East Coast Elegance. California Views.
$1,988,000
Property Details
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,291 sq ft
Lot Size
8958
About This Home
Rarely does a Berkeley Hills property combine sweeping panoramic Bay and Park views with an expansive, level garden setting. Perched near the top of the hills on an extraordinary 8,958 sq. ft. parcel, this beautifully renovated modern farmhouse estate feels worlds away, with a relaxed East Coast elegance reminiscent of a gracious Hamptons retreat. Beyond the private gate, a sun-filled brick courtyard creates an enchanting welcome, with French doors opening from both sides for effortless indoor-outdoor living, entertaining and play. A rare and expansive, largely level landscape with lawns, gardens, patios and wonderful spaces for outdoor living.
Surrounding the courtyard with u-shaped wings, the four-bedroom, three-bath home has a timeless quality that feels more like an East Coast country retreat than a typical California Hills residence: gracious but relaxed, elegant without being formal, surrounded by greenery and designed around the simple pleasure of moving easily between indoors and out.
The experience begins beyond a private gate, where a broad, sun-drenched brick courtyard creates an enchanting and unexpected arrival. Sheltered and serene, it is a natural extension of the house and an ideal setting for long summer dinners, morning coffee, entertaining friends or simply letting children play outdoors. French doors on either side connect the courtyard to the interior, reinforcing the home's wonderful sense of openness and indoor-outdoor flow.
Inside, beautifully proportioned rooms are filled with natural light, while broad windows capture dramatic vistas of the Bay and tranquil outlooks toward the surrounding parkland and greenery. Oak hardwood floors, fresh paint and thoughtful renovations complement the home's original 1940s character without diminishing the warmth and authenticity that make it so inviting. One of the home's most significant improvements is the substantial expansion undertaken by the current owners. More than 600 square feet were added to create a generous lower-level family room that opens directly to the rear garden, dramatically increasing both the living space and versatility of the home. This expansive room can evolve effortlessly with its next owners, serving as a family or media room, children's playroom, home gym, office, guest quarters, art studio or an inviting combination of uses. Its direct connection to the garden makes it especially appealing for casual everyday living.
And the garden itself is exceptional. In a neighborhood known for steep terrain, the ability to step directly outside onto such a large, usable and predominantly level parcel while still enjoying panoramic Bay views is a true luxury. There is abundant room to garden, entertain, play, relax and create, all surrounded by mature greenery and the peaceful atmosphere of the Berkeley Hills.
The property has also been extensively updated for modern living, including an updated kitchen and bathrooms, air condiditoning, solar panels, dual-pane windows, updated electrical, two newer furnaces, an on-demand water heater, new light fixtures and fresh paint, along with generous laundry and storage areas on the lower level. Just moments from the trails and natural beauty of Tilden Regional Park, the home offers an extraordinary combination of privacy, nature and accessibility. Spend the morning hiking through the hills, return for lunch in the courtyard, garden in the afternoon and watch the light change over the Bay as evening approaches.
Panoramic Bay and park views. Nearly a quarter-acre of mostly level land. Beautiful indoor-outdoor living. Flexible expanded living space. And the relaxed elegance of a Hamptons retreat high above the Bay. This is not simply a Berkeley Hills view home. It is the kind of property that rarely becomes available: a private, gracious and remarkably livable retreat where extraordinary views and extraordinary land come together in one unforgettable setting.
The experience begins beyond a private gate, where a broad, sun-drenched brick courtyard creates an enchanting and unexpected arrival. Sheltered and serene, it is a natural extension of the house and an ideal setting for long summer dinners, morning coffee, entertaining friends or simply letting children play outdoors. French doors on either side connect the courtyard to the interior, reinforcing the home's wonderful sense of openness and indoor-outdoor flow.
Inside, beautifully proportioned rooms are filled with natural light, while broad windows capture dramatic vistas of the Bay and tranquil outlooks toward the surrounding parkland and greenery. Oak hardwood floors, fresh paint and thoughtful renovations complement the home's original 1940s character without diminishing the warmth and authenticity that make it so inviting. One of the home's most significant improvements is the substantial expansion undertaken by the current owners. More than 600 square feet were added to create a generous lower-level family room that opens directly to the rear garden, dramatically increasing both the living space and versatility of the home. This expansive room can evolve effortlessly with its next owners, serving as a family or media room, children's playroom, home gym, office, guest quarters, art studio or an inviting combination of uses. Its direct connection to the garden makes it especially appealing for casual everyday living.
And the garden itself is exceptional. In a neighborhood known for steep terrain, the ability to step directly outside onto such a large, usable and predominantly level parcel while still enjoying panoramic Bay views is a true luxury. There is abundant room to garden, entertain, play, relax and create, all surrounded by mature greenery and the peaceful atmosphere of the Berkeley Hills.
The property has also been extensively updated for modern living, including an updated kitchen and bathrooms, air condiditoning, solar panels, dual-pane windows, updated electrical, two newer furnaces, an on-demand water heater, new light fixtures and fresh paint, along with generous laundry and storage areas on the lower level. Just moments from the trails and natural beauty of Tilden Regional Park, the home offers an extraordinary combination of privacy, nature and accessibility. Spend the morning hiking through the hills, return for lunch in the courtyard, garden in the afternoon and watch the light change over the Bay as evening approaches.
Panoramic Bay and park views. Nearly a quarter-acre of mostly level land. Beautiful indoor-outdoor living. Flexible expanded living space. And the relaxed elegance of a Hamptons retreat high above the Bay. This is not simply a Berkeley Hills view home. It is the kind of property that rarely becomes available: a private, gracious and remarkably livable retreat where extraordinary views and extraordinary land come together in one unforgettable setting.
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