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Kensington's Crowning Jewel: A Tale of Transformation
Once a modest Mid-Century abode nestled in the heart of Kensington, this property has recently been completely renovated and transformed into a beacon of architectural brilliance featuring 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms including a primary suite that is on the main level. Every stone turned, every corner reimagined, to weave a tale where vintage Mid-Century charm seamlessly fuses with contemporary finesse.
Gaze out and lose yourself in panoramic vistas that are so mesmerizing with a 3 bridge view, the city lights, the Bay, and more, they could well be painted strokes of a master artist's brush.
Once inside this level-in gem, you are greeted by the polished new oak hardwood floors (2023), open, expansive living and dining room, designer fireplace with unique original character, and two sliding doors that open to your deck that is perfectly placed to capture the unobstructed views, sunsets or sunrise. The kitchen boasts wall-to-ceiling custom tile, a fun stainless steel backsplash offering easy cleaning, new cabinets and appliances (2023), designer shelves, and more – all silhouetted with the same gorgeous views. This level-in treasure also offers you a primary suite on the main level, strategically positioned to grab the view of the Golden Gate Bridge as you lay in bed, designer wallpaper, a large closet, and a newly crafted luxuriously-designed bathroom with soft touches and designer tile around your spacious shower surround. The main level also offers you an additional bedroom and guest bathroom, plus a separate laundry room – all configured to offer spaces that are exceptionally designed and crafted for comfort and ease.
Downstairs you will find two bedrooms with sliding doors opening to a deck that leads you out to your spacious yard perfect for play or relaxation. There is also another custom-designed bathroom on this level. Here you will also find a space off the bedrooms that could be used as a spacious closet, workout room, office space, or game room.*
A neighborhood where charm and convenience finds its perfect balance. Located mere moments from bustling shops and the quaint, vibrant heart of Kensington Village.
It's not just a location; it's a lifestyle.
A Symphony of Sophistication
*Buyer to verify use of space. Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information.
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Saturday 10/28 & Sunday 10/29 1:30-4:30PM
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Thursday 11/2 9:30-12PM
Red Oak Realty
Realtor® Associate
DRE# 01228854
510.501.1317 office
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Thanks to its proximity to the University of California, Berkeley campus, Kensington may boast the largest number of Nobel Prize winners of any community in the world. But one look at this neighborhood of large homes in the hilly streets above Berkeley, its commanding views of the Bay Area, and sunny terraced yards will explain why this community is one of the most sought after in the East Bay.
Famed architect Bernard Maybeck had a home on Purdue Street. The homes he designed here at the turn of last century have become an informal blueprint for the signature home in Berkeley. These well-proportioned homes are designed for family life and dinner parties. Shingle siding, rustic construction, and bright expansive vistas are the hallmark of the homes in Kensington.
Tilden Park provides the boundary to the east. Miles of biking and hiking trails, a miniature steam train, exhibition farm, merry go-round, and the naturally landscaped swimming hole at Lake Anza make Tilden a popular destination for families.
Transportation via Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is convenient. Heading on Colusa Avenue leads to the El Cerrito Plaza BART station and a short drive down Arlington Avenue takes you to North Berkeley BART and North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood. There are two distinct shopping districts in Kensington.