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929 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley
$1,850,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41149828 MLS
This gated home is surrounded by a quarter-acre of magical “city” gardens, including a charming waterfall. Inside these gardens, the house showcases the beautiful interplay of light, color, and texture through multiple windows, skylights, and solar tubes in every room, making the interior feel bright and airy-perfect for buyers looking for a welcoming space. This property is an A+ indoor-outdoor experience! The warm interiors feature newly refinished wood floors, a fabulous, vaulted living room ceiling, and a tall primary bedroom ceiling, all supporting the motif of unexpected angles and bright light. The house is nearly “level in,” with a small staircase that separates the main floor into two areas. The first area is the wonderful kitchen: a real cook’s kitchen with a nook and a breakfast bar. Paired with the adjacent dining room, this kitchen makes entertaining easy and convenient, emphasizing the functional, versatile layout. The living room is anchored by a handsome fireplace flanked by two sets of French doors that lead to a marvelous brick patio. This area includes a full bathroom and a small bedroom (or study). As you climb a few stairs, the second area comes into view. There are two generous bedrooms plus a primary suite. The north-facing bedroom has an attic loft for storage, and the south-facing bedroom looks over an attractive lawn and seating area. Finally, the primary bedroom is carefully planned to accommodate a walk-in closet, a dressing area, an entertainment tower with a gas insert, and a spa-like bathroom. The primary bedroom enjoys access to the rear deck with views of the waterfall. The garage was converted into a studio space a few years ago. The garage has a small storage area, and the owners use the basement/crawl space for storage. 929 Contra Costa is less than one block from the Solano Avenue shopping corridor. AC Transit provides easy access to UC Berkeley, Oakland, BART, and San Francisco. HOME ENERGY SCORE 1.

929 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley

Listing courtesy of Candice Economides from The Grubb Co. Inc.. 510-914-2927

1668 San Lorenzo Ave, Berkeley
$1,695,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 41149464 MLS
New Listing! A rare quarter-acre wonderland, just 3 blocks from Solano Avenue! Your first glimpse of this stunning property is the wooden bridge spanning a dry creek that meanders through a glorious garden glen framed by stately redwoods and gorgeous specimen trees. These amazing grounds surround a classic 1920s 4 BR/2BA Mediterranean home, cherished by one family since 1969. The spacious living and dining rooms were made for entertaining, and feature floor-to-ceiling arched windows, matchstick oak floors, tray ceilings, and a handsome fireplace. The eat-in-kitchen has a sweet bay window and convenient laundry closet. Three bedrooms and a full bath border the main hallway. The primary bedroom, with its generous closet space, easily fits a king-size bed. The fourth bedroom is tucked away with an ensuite bathroom, perfect for guests. Luxuriate in the peacefulness that only nature can provide, while enjoying the fun and convenience of being 3 blocks from Solano Avenue, the commercial heart and soul of Berkeley’s beloved Thousand Oaks neighborhood. Don't miss this incomparable home in a stellar location! Home Energy Score: 1.

1668 San Lorenzo Ave, Berkeley

Listing courtesy of Tracy Davis from Red Oak Realty. 510-301-3924

865 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley
$2,295,000
4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41149025 MLS
Just one block above Solano Avenue, the Gillespie House was commissioned in 1916 and designed by John Hudson Thomas. It’s a home that feels very much of its time—beautifully crafted, full of character, and thoughtfully designed. What makes the setting especially rare is the combination of walkability and views: one of the few streets in Berkeley where you can enjoy sweeping views while still being just a short stroll from the places that make daily life so convenient. JH Thomas was intentional about how the house sits on the lot, taking full advantage of its southwestern exposure. From different rooms and windows throughout the house, you get changing views that stretch from downtown Oakland to San Francisco and across to the North Bay. A proper foyer leads into an elegant living room and from there, multiple entries connect to a breakfast nook overlooking the Bay and an open, remodeled kitchen with beautiful Brazilian Santa Rita soapstone countertops, a 48 inch stove and plenty of storage. The dining room has all the presence of a proper formal room, with lovely built-ins and is both open to the kitchen and the courtyard too—a magical space that hints at France. Doors open, meals outside. The house transitions from entertaining to living as you enter the rear of the home through a hallway replete with various closets to two spacious bedrooms and a full remodeled bath. Upstairs, and from the spacious foyer, you will find a beautifully updated bathroom with shower and freestanding tub and a third generous bedroom with lovely coved ceilings. To the right of the stairs is the true primary suite. Including a light-filled den/sitting area, walk-through closet and en-suite bath. There is more. Downstairs, a full basement with tons of potential awaits a new owner's ideas- workshop, expansion, your call. Energy Score is 2. The front landscaping, with productive passion fruit vines and miniature peach, nectarine and Meyer lemon trees, is gorgeous and lush and gives the house this wonderful sense of arrival. In the backyard, find the beginning of an orchard; productive apple trees and so much space, waiting for your wish list: perhaps a hot tub? And perhaps the most attractive feature of this home is its location. Parks in every direction, Solano Avenue is one block away. Stroll to nearby coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. Or head to the Gourmet Area and enjoy a slice at the Cheeseboard, a drink at the trendy Bar Panisse - or a fancy dinner at Chez!

865 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley

Listing courtesy of Anna Bellomo from District Homes. 510-417-9390

785 San Luis Rd, Berkeley
$2,495,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 41148449 MLS
A serene retreat sits atop a grove of trees in a lovely, private setting. With entrances from both San Luis Road and Santa Barbara Road, the home at 785 San Luis Road was designed in the 1920’s by well-known architect Edwin Snyder. Snyder is known for his Spanish-style, inviting patios, over-hanging balconies, handsome mahogany doors and Mediterranean detailing. This gorgeous home begins with an impressive, tiled entrance, foyer and dramatic staircase. The first floor includes a step-down living room with high, beamed ceilings, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a stunning cook’s kitchen with large marble island, limestone floors and a wall of French doors opening to a leafy patio. Two more bedrooms and bathroom on the second floor. Beautiful views and a magical setting. Walk down a private path on San Luis Rd to John Hinkel Park, and the shops on Solano Avenue! Home Energy Score 2

785 San Luis Rd, Berkeley

Listing courtesy of Ann Arriola Plant from Red Oak Realty. 510-381-2101

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