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Amazing, light drenched mid-century in quintessential Uplands neighborhood in Berkeley.
Calmness arrives the moment you enter the front courtyard, surrounded by flowering vines, trees, and an active fountain. Inside this very special home are two banks of vertical windows on both sides of the home. A great room has vaulted ceilings, and dormer windows at the roof line allowing the Oak and Maple trees to be seen. Dining area includes a new gas fireplace and a seamless connection to an updated kitchen with white stone counters and custom cabinetry. Access to rear patio deck off the kitchen as well and great room. The family room is large – exterior dining area is outside a set of French doors. Family room is near the ½ bath. At the rear wing of the home down a hallway of glass that overlooks the courtyard. There is new oak flooring throughout. Two generously sized bedrooms both have large closets. In-between the bedrooms is a full bath with stall shower and separate tub. Interior access to laundry room, storage, and garage.
Outside is a private oasis. The new redwood deck is large enough to hold a dining area AND a separate lounging area. A surprisingly large lot at roughly 6500 SQF. 233 Hillcrest provides extensive privacy and further garden expansion.
Located in one of Berkeley’s most coveted neighborhoods. Near walking paths - unique views of City and hills are noted at almost every turn. Plus, proximity to the infamous Star Grocery, Souvenir Coffee, the restaurants on College Ave, The Elmwood neighborhood, The Claremont Hotel and The Berkeley Tennis Club to name a few local gems. Come see and engage with this fantastic house!
Some recent updates include:
Interior painting
Oak wood flooring
Gas Fireplace
Updated kitchen with white stone and custom cabinetry
Redwood deck
Landscaping
Sewer Lateral Replaced
Neighborhood
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.
Schedule
Open Houses:
6/12 2:00- 4:30 PM
6/19 2:00-4:30 PM
Brokers Tour:
6/9 10:00 -1:00 PM
6/16 10:30-12:30 PM
Offer Date:
6/22 by 1:00 PM
Additional Showings by Appointment:
Contact Scott Ward
415.225.4593
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Contact
Scott Ward
RealtorREAL ESTATE - MADE REALDRE# 01490471415.225.4593 office415.225.4593 mobilewww.scottward.me