Description
- 2BD/1BA
- 1,113 +/- sq. feet of living space
- Formal living & dining rooms
- Gourmet kitchen w/breakfast bar
- Vintage fixtures & French doors
- Stunning woodwork, coved ceilings & craftsman detailing throughout
- Sun-drenched deck + patio
- Private, fenced backyard
- One-car garage & off-street parking
- Large attic for additional dry storage
- Walk Score 89/Bike Score 100!!
Traditional Craftsman bungalow, updated over time with a modern open kitchen and handsome bathroom complete with walk in-shower and clawfoot tub. Dual pane windows, wood floors throughout and bonus room with closet. Spacous living and dining room.
The formal entry, adorned in oak paneling, sets an inviting tone felt throughout this remarkable home.
Sunny formal living and dining rooms with golden oak paneling, plate molding accented by coved ceilings. Most rooms have been recently painted and the wood floors buffed, and in some areas, completely refinished. Vintage light fixtures add to the ambiance and the big bay window in the living room is elegant and accented by sconce lighting
The first bedroom is off the dining room is enclosed with French doors and soft fabrics – window faces east onto the private side yard providing ideal morning light in this cozy bedroom.
Master bedroom carries its own charm with custom crown molding and east and south facing windows. Large walk-in closet has been customized with shelving and a clothing organization system. Off this bedroom is an adjacent bonus room, or office with closet and separate access to the deck and yard.
A bright, modern and open kitchen with surround-sound feels extra roomy with west and south facing windows and a seamless outdoor connection. Granite countertops, fir floors and cherry cabinets give this room character. The new gourmet, 5-burner gas stove, stainless steel fridge, Bosch dishwasher and full-sized, stackable LG washer and dryer add utility and modernity. Breakfast bar sits across from the sliding glass doors that opens to a seating area on the deck.
The elegant bathroom successfully meshes both a modern and traditional look with its wood floor, classic claw foot tub and decadent walk-in tile shower with rain-shower head.
Yard is nestled, fenced and private. Freshly landscaped in delightful brick patio bathed in sunlight - the overall vibe is complemented by mature plantings and a lemon tree.
The garage and basement (located under the home) provide plenty of bonus storage space. An added perk is the additional side door access to the basement – ideal for bike and gear storage.
Superb South Berkeley location. Close to Ashby BART Malcom X Elementary School, Berkeley Bowl, Sweet Adeline Yoga, Hercules Record Shop, Alchemy Collective Café, Grove Park, Prince Street Tot Park, and The South Berkeley tool lending library. And the list goes on…
Floor Plans
Neighborhood
South Berkeley is the proud home of its first planners and architects: Julia Morgan and Bernard Maybeck. Other virtuoso architects, like Frederick Law Olmsted (designer of Central Park and Golden Gate Park,) had a hand in planning the leafy residential streets southeast of campus, as well. These influences can be seen on the dense, tree-lined side streets where homes include restored Victorians, Neo-Colonial, vernacular-style bungalows and shingled cottages. This neighborhood contains some of the city's oldest and most classic homes.
The major thoroughfares in the area are Telegraph Avenue, Bancroft Way and Alcatraz Avenue. Street vendors, bookstores, local boutiques, restaurants and cafes offer an array of international cuisine and diverse and locally crafted goods. Cultural activities are also abound and include popular venues such as Zellerbach Hall, The Pacific Film Archive and many local theaters.
Ashby and Downtown Berkeley BART stations serve the neighborhood, as do a number of Alameda-Contra Costa Transit bus lines, making it a snap to get to downtown San Francisco, local airports, sports stadiums, and other Bay Area cities.