Found 13 blog entries tagged as Berkeley Hillside Home For Sale.

High up in the Berkeley hills is this truly splendid home that is remarkable in every way.   Designed by one of Berkeley's most accomplished architects, John Hudson Thomas in 1927, it was custom made for its original owners, and has been extensively restored over the last seven years in its structural details and amenities. 

Called "The Home Cloister", it is located at 2900 Buena Vista Way, and  features 6 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, and 7526 sf of living space.  

While it may not truly be a "castle", its design conception is certainly that of an early 13th century castle or monastery, as will soon be seen below. 

If you are one who enjoy gracious living, quiet solitude, and unsurpassed beauty, this residence is more than worth your…

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If ever a home has been designed to capture the drama and beauty of its conception from every angle, it has to be this stunning home located at 1 Roble Road in Berkeley's very desirable Claremont neighborhood. 

Offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a generous 1745 sf of living space, it is exceptional from the moment one enters the space, and exemplifies the true indoor/outdoor living experience desired by so many.  

A warmly colored, and ideally placed fireplace is a centerpiece in the living room, and two sets of French doors on either side of it swing wide to invite guests and residents to enjoy the beauty and charm of the outside patio.  

More remarkable is the wider view of the space that reveals the truly dramatic size and…

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This notable, and immediately engaging home is located at 955 Mendocino Avenue in North Berkeley.  With its distinctive mansard style roof, and gently curved exterior walls, it is a very special residence.  

It offers 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms in a spacious 2543 sf of living space.  

An additional appeal is its location in the Berkeley Hills.  Not far from  Tilden Regional Park, with all its hiking and biking trails, the house is just two blocks from Solano Avenue and all the many popular shops and restaurants found there, while nearby is Berkeley's famous Gourmet Ghetto. 

The home's portico, with its matching classical side columns, adds a special appeal to the front entry.  

Just inside, guests are welcomed into this handsome…

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This exceptional hilltop home located at 454 Vassar Avenue in Berkeley, is immediately warm and welcoming.  The dramatically peaked open beam ceiling, with its many distinctive skylights and darker color, contrasts perfectly with the golden colored hardwood floors below.  

The home is large, offering 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a very generous 3522 sf of living apace.   

A compelling brick fireplace, with side storage for wood and lighting, shares an extensive adjacent wall space with a floor to ceiling built in bookcase, display shelving, and generous storage space below.  

A reverse perspective reveals the very inviting formal dining room to the far right, and the home office space to the top left with its panoramic view-to be…

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It is rare that one home can combine so many outstanding features into one unique living space. 

This special home, located at 10 Northgate Avenue, is high in the Berkeley hills, and provides stunning Bay area views. It is surrounded with long established, and well cared for gardens, and is just minutes from the many popular North Berkeley shops and restaurants.  

It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and 1853 sf of living space.  

With well established fruit trees, plantings, and multiple gardens above and below this fully fenced private deck, one can enjoy a serene and comfortable living experience, and be able to host a variety of special events for friends and family.  

To compliment the already desirable elements of this…

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The warm and glowing light within this home that is captured by walls of floor to ceiling windows, creates a stunning ambiance.  If ever there was an opportunity to live contentedly, surrounded by the beauty of a forest, this townhouse at 2724 Garber B provides it.   

It offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 1010 square feet of living space.

The location of the house in the Elmwood District of Berkeley provides a perfect proximity to the very popular shops and restaurants along College Avenue, and all around the University.  

As seen above, the living room is large, and anchored by a dramatic raised hearth central fireplace-perfect for entertaining friends-especially on a cooler Berkeley afternoon or evening.  

Directly in front of the…

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For those that treasure the Craftsman living experience, this home stands out above so many others.  Located at 1770 Highland Place in the  North Berkeley hills, and close to the UC campus, this home has a unique history.  It was part of the first residential design by famed Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck and is dated 1895.  

Known as the Keeler House, it was later reconceived as two flats in the 1920s, and later, another unit was created--this is the unit seen above that is now for sale as a condominium.   It offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1236 sf of living space.  

The impressive combination of the living room and dining room into one expansive living space is perfect for gracious living and entertaining.  

The living room…

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This unique and dramatic hillside home is located high in the Berkeley hills, and is settled in, and surrounded by, a tranquil and expansive garden, and old growth trees.  It is perfect as a quiet retreat, yet is close to everything.   

Located at 192 Fairlawn Drive, it is just moments from busy Berkeley shops, restaurants and University ambiance.   It offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 907 sf of living space.  

This impressively remodeled A frame cottage is reminiscent of those seen in the Tahoe area, and offers the same contentment without the long drive to the Sierras. 

Additionally, the grounds around the home feature numerous opportunities for relaxation on the large outdoor decks, seen here.  

A spacious deck welcomes guests…

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Ideally located in Berkeley's Indian Rock neighborhood at 84 San Mateo Road, and close to the Marin Circle, this handsome tri-level Craftsman style home would be a pleasure to own. 

While updated for gracious living, it still has the classic architecture that makes the Craftsman style so cherished.  Its 2739 square feet of living space accommodates 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms.  

This warmly inviting living room is spacious, beautifully lit from multiple windows around the room, and anchored by a handsome central fireplace.  True to its era, a pair of built in window seats on either side provide a space for easy reading and relaxing while viewing the surrounding gardens.  

Just steps away, this handsome dining room awaits guests for…

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Just moments from the popular retail and business scenes of Berkeley and Oakland, this truly remarkable home awaits those that will treasure the Tahoe like atmosphere of beauty and pleasant serenity that this home represents.  

Located at 7172 Buckingham Boulevard in Berkeley, it offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a spacious 3276 +/- sf of living space.  

This striking living space offers an impressive open floor plan that combines gracious living and entertaining with the restful ambiance and warmth created by the softly colored exterior sunlight flowing in from multiple levels of windows and doors.  

A reverse perspective reveals the generous amount of floorspace within the room that can inspire a variety of design…

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