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Rare Rose Garden Retreat
$1,495,000
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Fronting a lush garden filled with blooming roses, mature greenery and meandering brick pathways, this traditional Craftsman feels like a private retreat in one of Berkeley’s most convenient and beloved neighborhoods. With beautiful period architecture, a gracious single-level floorplan, a detached garden cottage and an exceptionally large lot extending all the way through to Bateman Street, this is a home with both character and possibilities.
Step inside to spacious, sun-filled rooms where gleaming hardwood floors and classic Craftsman details create a warm and timeless backdrop. The gracious living room is filled with natural light and features elegant trim details and a traditional fireplace, while the generous formal rooms offer wonderful spaces for entertaining, gathering or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the home.
Step inside to spacious, sun-filled rooms where gleaming hardwood floors and classic Craftsman details create a warm and timeless backdrop. The gracious living room is filled with natural light and features elegant trim details and a traditional fireplace, while the generous formal rooms offer wonderful spaces for entertaining, gathering or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the home.
The updated kitchen and adjoining laundry area connect directly to the garden, creating an easy relationship between indoors and out. Open the door and step into an enchanting backyard filled with roses, lush plantings, brick walkways and inviting seating areas. Private, peaceful and wonderfully romantic, the garden offers countless places to dine, entertain, read or simply enjoy the California sunshine. The unusually deep lot extends through to Bateman Street and includes a long driveway for off-street parking.
Nestled within the garden is a spacious detached cottage, originally built as the garage and later converted into a semi-finished studio with a half bath. With its separation from the main house, it offers terrific flexibility as a home office, workshop, art studio, exercise space or creative retreat.
Best of all is the location. Enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere while being just minutes from the shops, restaurants, cafés and everyday conveniences of both Elmwood and Rockridge. BART is nearby for an easy commute to San Francisco and beyond, with Alta Bates, College Avenue and major transportation routes also within easy reach. Quiet and private yet wonderfully connected, this special property offers the combination Berkeley buyers treasure: period architecture, beautiful light, single-level living, extraordinary gardens, flexible bonus space and an expansive lot in a location that puts some of the East Bay’s best shopping, dining and transportation close at hand.
Nestled within the garden is a spacious detached cottage, originally built as the garage and later converted into a semi-finished studio with a half bath. With its separation from the main house, it offers terrific flexibility as a home office, workshop, art studio, exercise space or creative retreat.
Best of all is the location. Enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere while being just minutes from the shops, restaurants, cafés and everyday conveniences of both Elmwood and Rockridge. BART is nearby for an easy commute to San Francisco and beyond, with Alta Bates, College Avenue and major transportation routes also within easy reach. Quiet and private yet wonderfully connected, this special property offers the combination Berkeley buyers treasure: period architecture, beautiful light, single-level living, extraordinary gardens, flexible bonus space and an expansive lot in a location that puts some of the East Bay’s best shopping, dining and transportation close at hand.
Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.5
Square Feet
1,600 sq ft
Neighborhood
Elmwood
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The much sought-after neighborhood of Elmwood has a rich architectural history. Early 20th-century houses, estates, and some of the more notable homes designed by prominent turn-of-the-century Bay Area architect Julia Morgan can be found in this neighborhood.
The local shopping district centered on the intersection of College and Ashby avenues is a bustling hive of activity, featuring an array of gourmet eateries, boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants.;Residents of Elmwood also enjoy an easy walk to public transportation, a library, and parks.;For an only-in-Elmwood, experience, visit Mrs. Dalloway's, a shop that combines a bookstore and garden supplies, or Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, a Berkeley city landmark that houses a three-screen cinema.
In terms of hyperlocal culture, Julia Morgan Theatre offers camps and classes;as well as performances of music, dance, and theater throughout the year.
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 best of Rockridge shopping and dining is just a few blocks away, too! Eateries, bars and caes abound, shops of all types including the popular Market Hall, Trader Joes, Ace Hardware and many boutiques.
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 local shopping district centered on the intersection of College and Ashby avenues is a bustling hive of activity, featuring an array of gourmet eateries, boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants.;Residents of Elmwood also enjoy an easy walk to public transportation, a library, and parks.;For an only-in-Elmwood, experience, visit Mrs. Dalloway's, a shop that combines a bookstore and garden supplies, or Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, a Berkeley city landmark that houses a three-screen cinema.
In terms of hyperlocal culture, Julia Morgan Theatre offers camps and classes;as well as performances of music, dance, and theater throughout the year.
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 best of Rockridge shopping and dining is just a few blocks away, too! Eateries, bars and caes abound, shops of all types including the popular Market Hall, Trader Joes, Ace Hardware and many boutiques.
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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