This stunning entry into this home, with its classically styled paired pillars, opens onto a dramatic living space, as is seen in this view of this very special home that is located high in the Berkeley hills.
Located at 1215 Alvarado Road, it joins other gracious homes that define this neighborhood. It has been designed by the well known architectural firm of Hopkins/Palmer and Associates.
Its very expansive living space includes 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, and an very desirable 3943 sq. ft. of floor space.
The living room literally glows with light from virtually every aspect of this space. Perfectly placed skylights capture the exterior light, and are paired with the overhead lighting to offer a warmth that is exceptionally pleasing when combined with the soft color of the hardwood floors.
Floor to ceiling sliding glass doors open onto a balcony that offers views of the full Bay area scene below-perfect for entertaining or for just relaxing on a lazy day.
The room is anchored by a large, and simply designed fireplace that perfectly reflects the architectural simplicity of the space.
For those who take pleasure entertaining friends and family, this imaginative combination of the living room and family room reveals the ease by which guests can move freely from one space to another to enjoy each other's company.
As mentioned above, this combination of living spaces is especially inviting when entertaining, or holding those special events that are going to be part of one's lifestyle, but a home has to be equally engaging for day to day living, and this house certainly fulfills that need.
Located just off the family room, this pleasant dining room easily accommodates a large dining table with room for a buffet server or cocktail table, if desired.
Also, as can be seen in the kitchen view below, there are three large dining room windows that invite in the sun and bay views below.
As would be expected in a home of this caliber, the kitchen is certainly the heart of this home.
There is so much to discover in this space-truly a chef's delight. Appliances include a dishwasher, double oven, gas range cooktop, microwave, disposal, and refrigerator.
Richly colored wooden cabinets are available at every level to hold one's favorite china, glassware, cooking appliances, and serving pieces.
A perfectly place island is ideal for food preparation, and offers a stone counter, a microwave oven, a sink, and even more storage space around its base.
Just steps away, a pleasant eat in kitchen space awaits that is perfect for breakfasts or lunches. Below the view windows to the left, a long counter awaits that has multiple uses, one of which could be a home office.
As indicated above, there are five bedrooms in the home. When all bedrooms in a home are not needed as bedrooms, they can be converted to another use(here as office space) as easily as this view illustrates.
Above is the home's primary bedroom which has a lot to recommend it. It has a glass fronted door to the left which opens onto a private patio space, generous floorspace, and an ensuite bathroom to the right, and is seen below.
A reverse view of the primary bedroom reveals a handsome and well placed fireplace to add further appeal to the already appealing living space.
This artfully conceived closet adjacent to the primary bedroom creates opportunities for holding a variety of clothing, shoes, and coats.
The gleaming primary bathrooms features dual sinks with generous storage space below, and an very inviting and relaxing tub.
Yet another spacious bedroom with a large closet is just steps away from the primary bedroom.
This pleasing bedroom space offers windows with a view to the exterior of the home, and the resultant pleasing sunlight.
Another sunny room is currently being used as a recreation/rumpus room. It, too, provides a sliding glass door that can be opened to the exterior balcony.
The exterior balcony has two spaces that allow a view of both the gardens and the scenery below. The first is seen here.
This second view balcony is just off the living room, and provides a invitation to both guests and residents to sit and share the scenes of the Bay area below.
If this handsome and dramatic home is of interest to you, I encourage you to call me promptly regarding it at (510)517-6280. It is being offered for sale for $2,100,000.
Note:
Listing Agent: Keith Brown, DRE#01441505-Keller Williams, Danville
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