2929 Piedmont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Property Description

Welcome to the Honeymoon House, built by architect Leola Hall for herself and her new husband. Her finest of the many craftsmen homes she designed throughout the Elmwood. Spectacular, sun-drenched two-story living room, coffered dining room, ornate period details, and expansive windows, one block from Elmwood cafes and shops. Designed originally for entertainment and acoustics. Large bedroom on the second level was once two bedrooms...could possibly be converted back to two bedrooms making it a 4 bedroom home once again. Two full baths, one recently renovated. House was retrofitted in 2017. New roof and insulation. Original hardwood floors throughout, recently refinished. Partially finished basement (not included in square footage) for plenty of storage or work space, or finish it for extra livable space. New double pane windows on the main-level bedrooms. Private fenced in yard and side patio. Sun-filled upstairs balcony, ideal for lounging amongst the canopy of trees surrounding the property. Walking distance to post office, movie theater, schools, and the Claremont Hotel. Easy and pleasant walk or bike ride to Cal, less than a mile away, through the Elmwood neighborhood of historic homes and tree-lined streets. Multiple bakeries and coffee shops within a few blocks walk.