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North Berkeley Estate
Known as the Carrier House, 660 Spruce was designed by architect Edwin Lewis Snyder. His work is featured throughout Arlington Heights, and this property is considered a fine example of his use of the Spanish style.
Built in 1927, this romantic Monterey Colonial is now on the market for the first time in over 50 years.
Overlooking a half acre parcel and the San Francisco Bay, there is 3,522 sq. ft. (aprx) of living space on 2 floors. The central floor plan leads to spacious rooms with memorable views of the Bay and large landscaped grounds.
The main floor features a grand entry that takes you to a large and gracious living room, separate formal dining room, cozy wood-paneled library with fireplace, updated kitchen, and large adjoining multi-purpose room. Mahogany trim and stairway lead to 5 spacious bedrooms and 3 full baths on the second floor with period tiled bathrooms and picturesque views of the grounds and the Bay from 4 of those bedrooms.
Its many features also include:
- 25,000+ sq. ft. parcel (aprx)
- Handcrafted terracotta tile roof
- Updated kitchen with KitchenAid appliances, marble counters and tiled floors
- Refinished oak floors
- Double car garage with additional room for work space
- Mediterranean style light fixtures
- Two fireplaces
- Central heat
Schedule
Open Houses:
Sundays, April 10th, 17th, & 24th from 2-4:30pm
Brokers Tour:
Thursday, April 7th 9:30am to Noon.
Neighbor Preview Tour:
Wednesday, April 6th 6:00-7:30pm
Additional Showings by Appointment:
Contact Patrick Leaper
510.527.3387
theleaperteam@redoakrealty.com
Contact Gillian Leaper-Leslie
510.410.2344
theleaperteam@redoakrealty.com
Neighborhood
Gourmet Ghetto
Berkeley’s renowned Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood wears its nickname proudly. The strip of Shattuck Avenue between Cedar and Vine streets is anchored by Alice Waters’ world-famous Chez Panisse Restaurant & Café, The Cheese Board Collective, and the original Peet’s Coffee & Tea, which have been neighborhood icons for decades. Simply put, the area is a laid-back mecca for those who want to eat and drink well.
Homes range from well-preserved Victorians and traditional, large Berkeley brown-shingled houses to lovingly preserved Craftsmans and bungalows. The architecture is old and varied enough to be included on neighborhood walking tours conducted by the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association. Proximity to the nearby Downtown Berkeley BART Station and the central shopping district makes the neighborhood highly walkable.
Live Oak Park provides basketball courts, picnic areas, and a small, open-air theater that hosts children's plays and Shakespeare productions. On Walnut Street, Berkeley Art Center offers a lively series of exhibitions, art openings, and lectures.
Contact
The Leaper Team
Realtor® AssociateRed Oak RealtyDRE# 00408309 / 01741458510.410.2344 office510.410.2344 mobilewww.TheLeaperTeam.com
Gillian Leaper-Leslie
Realtor® AssociateRed Oak Realty# 01741458510.292.2075 fax