Tracy Davis Presents

Breathtaking View Home

$2,100,000

Property Details

Bedrooms 4

Bathrooms 2.5

Square Feet 2,882 sq ft

Neighborhood Berkeley Hills

Located in the Berkeley hills, directly opposite the Golden Gate, this custom-built view home was designed by noted architect Jerry Langkammerer and enjoyed by the original owners since 1977! The home is perfectly oriented to showcase the mesmerizing 3-bridge view. The public spaces were thoughtfully designed for entertaining, with a split-level great room, dining room, and kitchen all facing the Bay. In the evening after spectacular sunsets, the San Francisco city skyline sparkles in the distance. Light pours through the large windows, and French doors open to two levels of decks for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The house has clean contemporary lines, high ceilings, wood floors, a fireplace, and artfully crafted custom kitchen cabinetry and built-ins by Berkeley Mills. Unique accordion windows and doors add flexibility to the living space, enclosing the dining area when desired. The level-in entry courtyard garden has a Japanese aesthetic that is carried through inside the house with a serene tiled entry hall, Shoji screens, and eastern-influenced touches like the powder room vanity. On the main level, there is a den, an office and 2 bedrooms. The lower level features a primary bedroom with an expansive closet and full bath plus a second large bedroom with French doors to the deck that would also make a great second living room, home office, or flex space. The basement provides a great deal of storage space, and there is a handy garden shed by the carport.

Features include:

Private location off Creston Road and above Grizzly Peak
Remodeled and expanded in 1986 by Abrams, Milliken, and Kent
Flexible floor plan offers excellent separation of space
Living room with gas fireplace insert
Dining room sideboard and built-ins
Refinished oak floors and freshly painted interior
Granite countertops and Douglas Fir kitchen cabinets
Small deck off the kitchen is perfect for enjoying morning coffee
Large decks for gathering and relaxing in the sun
Marvin clad dual-pane windows and doors
Heat pump HVAC
Owned solar panels with battery backup; EV charger in carport

* Published square footage differs from the public record. Buyer to investigate with the city.
Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information.

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Neighborhood

Perched above the city and offering the best panoramic views in the entire Bay Area, North Berkeley Hills is an incredibly peaceful residential neighborhood, yet not far from the hustle and bustle of the city’s more urban areas. Homes in the neighborhood are built in a variety of styles and feature spacious patio decks, manicured lawns and lushly landscaped gardens.

Depending on where you live, North Berkeley Hills residents can enjoy views of the San Francisco and Oakland skylines, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, and Mount Tamalpais. For even more great views plus a variety of great outdoor activities, residents can take a short trip to nearby Tilden Regional Park. Park amenities vary between free and paid activities. Free activities available at TIlden Park include a beautiful botanical garden, the Little Farm, and nearly 40 miles of scenic hiking trails. For a small fee, the public can also swim at Lake Anza, take a spin on the Merry-Go-Round, or enjoy a round of golf at Tilden Park Golf Course.

Some residents in the southern part of North Berkeley Hills are within walking distance of the thriving retail district on Solano Avenue. Featuring a wide variety of stores, shops, and plenty of great restaurants, including:
Safeway Community Markets: Located at the southwest corner of Solano and Fresno Avenues, this is a great place to check off everything on your grocery list.
Noor & Sons Rug Gallery: Find handcrafted Oriental Rugs for your home, as well as rug cleaning and repair services.
Peet’s Coffee: It all started in Berkeley, and this location is ideal for your morning cup of coffee before you begin your commute.
Additionally, foodies who love a variety of cuisines are just a short walk or drive away from the infamous Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood.

Despite its elevated location, North Berkeley Hills is extremely transit-friendly. The Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District bus lines that serve the neighborhood drop residents at the Downtown Berkeley BART station for a quick commute to downtown San Francisco. Berkeley Hills residents who live near the western section of the neighborhood are less than one mile away from the heart of UC Berkeley, making it a great area for faculty and administrators to live.