List Price: $995K

Listing Status: Active

Days on Market: 0

4 Bedrooms · 3 Bathrooms · 2,449 sq ft

Property Type: Residential

Year Built: 1933

Lot Size: 5,086 sq ft

Garage Spaces: 2

Private Pool: Yes

MLS Number: 41141698

About This Property

The Ultimate Luxury Canvas: Panoramic Bay Views & Timeless Architecture Nestled within the coveted Berkeley Hills, this residence presents a rare opportunity for visionary buyers, developers, and design enthusiasts alike. This classic Storybook-style residence beautifully balances historic architectural romance w/ an interior, waiting to be reimagined into a world-class luxury home. Framed by mature trees and boasting sweeping, panoramic views of the Bay Bridge and the city skyline, this property is full of untapped potential. The residence spans across a spacious, two-level floor plan characterized by exceptional volume, soaring ceilings, and exquisite vintage millwork. The living room is anchored by a hand-carved wood fireplace mantel with marble surrounds and classic built-in window benches, setting a stately tone for a formal lounge. Just beyond, the dedicated formal dining room features a massive picture window framing a postcard-perfect view of San Francisco Bay, ideal for hosting memorable dinner parties. For the remote executive or creative soul, a spacious study offers the ultimate footprint for a private office, complete with its own fireplace, rich wood cabinetry & wrap-around shelving. At the heart of the abode sits a kitchen ripe for a culinary transformation, featuring extensive cabinetry, dishwasher and a dual-oven layout. It flows directly into a charming breakfast room. Perfect for modern entertainment, the kitchen features a pass-through window, opening into the family room which has a large skylight, fireplace, half bath, unobstructed vistas of the Bay, and indoor-outdoor flow w/ direct access to the deck. The lower-level features two bedrooms, one full bathroom and a split-bath, and a room with vaulted wood-plank ceiling & fireplace that can easily serve as a primary suite or secondary retreat. Stepping outside from the main living spaces, you'll find incredible promise in the backyard for a multi-tiered entertainment terrace, complete w/ ample space for an outdoor lounge & private al fresco dining against a backdrop of dense, lush greenery. A 2-car garage provides essential off-street parking & storage. Minutes to Tilden, Little Farm, Merry Go Round, trails, farmers markets & North Berkeley’s shops & cafes. Bring your architect and interior designer along with your aspirations to create the ultimate Berkeley Hills masterpiece. (HES=1)