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1661 San Lorenzo Avenue - a few blocks north of Solano - 1661SanLorenzo.com
This beautifully sited Spanish Mediterranean home in Berkeley’s wonderful Thousand Oaks Neighborhood.
What makes it special? Many of the qualities with have in our own home. We’ve lived just a few blocks away in Thousand Oaks for over 25 years, and love the neighborhood!
A SENSE OF “UP-NESS”
And what is “up-ness”? That’s when a home is sited a few steps up from the street and positioned with a sense of privacy from neighboring homes. “Up-ness” makes a home feel light, bright and airy. It gives you a view of the trees and street ... with the privacy which comes from being able to look out, but not have people look in at you.
Photos capture the feeling ... and the sunrise-sunset satellite maps show how the light changes throughout the year. The living room bay window catches morning and afternoon sun (and the sun is low in the winter so it streams in, and high in the summer)
Visit the 1661 San Lorenzo web site for lots more photos - and a video from the seller describing what makes their home and neigborhood so special.
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1614 Visalia Photo Portfolio at 1614Visalia.com
This beautifully updated and maintained 1928 home in Berkeley’s Thousand Oaks neighborhood has wonderful architectural details and charm, abundant natural light, a functional, comfortable and attractively updated kitchen, and a glorious professionally landscaped tranquil garden with redwood deck, wisteria-laden pergola and birch trees.
Main Level: living room and formal dining rooms, kitchen, two bedrooms and full bath.
Upper Level: two bedrooms, full bath, stack washer and dryer
Street Level: Garage with interior entry, basement workshop and storage
Visalia is a great tree lined street where a diverse group of neighbors look out for each other, have a block party, an email list to share events (and backyard birds). The Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Association (TONA - http://www.tona.org) keeps people informed about what’s going on.
1614 Visalia is around the corner from Kensington’s Colusa Market, Sunday Farmers’ Market, Kensington Pub, SemiFreddis Breads and Pastries, and Post Meridian restaurant (great brunch!)
The Thousand Oaks neighborhood’s Solano Avenue restaurants, book store, banks, shops (and soon-to-be ice cream store) are just a few blocks south on Colusa.
Travel north and in about a 5 minute drive you’ll find yourself at El Cerrito Plaza shops and BART
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2848RusselSt.com Web Site with lots of photos and community information
Heart of Elmwood shopping, restaurants and movies! 1916 Craftsman bungalow, attributed to Leola Hall, 20th century architect and feminist visionary, is now a beautiful combination of vintage and new!
Remodeled kitchen; a formal dining room (cabinetry original to the house has been re-purposed to open up the main living area); wonderful light through beautifully proportioned windows; three bedrooms; two and one half baths; large new high ceiling’d family room with separate entrance and radiant heat under the slab.
Sewer lateral compliant; closet added to back bedroom. Off street parking; level back garden.
Per Public Records & Recent Assessor Certification: Interior Square Feet: 1,968; Lot Size: 2,905; Built: 1916
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2239 Marin Avenue – North Berkeley Hills Craftsman
http://2239marin.com Web Site with lots of photos and community information
North Berkeley Hills Craftsman Home - Near 1000 Oaks, Northbrae & North Berkeley Restaurants, Shops, Cafes & Markets
Handsome two story Craftsman has great wood details, panelling, plate rails, beamed ceiling, gracious hall entry (and don’t miss the Harry Potter retreat under the stairs!)
Great for entertaining .... living room with wood burning fireplace, elegant dining room; large kitchen with lots of cabinetry, counter gas stovetop; two ovens
Three bedrooms (including master suite); two baths (clawfoot tub, brass fittings);plus bath on main level
Three car tandem parking. basement storage.
Located in wonderful North Berkeley Hills, convenient to Indian Rock Park, Solano Avenue shops and restaurants, North Berkeley Library, fish, meat & produce markets. Good access to highways and direct bus to San Francisco; all in a wonderful residential area!
Per public records: Interior: 1,745 sq. ft; Lot Size: 3,060 sq. ft.; Built in 1911.
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525 Neilson in Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
2 Bedroom Cottage – $599,000 - Amazing New Price for a home in Thousand Oaks!
http://525Neilson.com Web Site with lots of photos and community information
Terrific two bedroom in great Thousand Oaks neighborhood, on one the prettiest treelined streets in North Berkeley!
Ideally located near Kensington's Colusa Circle shops, grocery, Kensington Pub and Post Meridian bistro; a few blocks to Solano Avenue shops, movies, bookstore & restaurant … and easy access to and El Cerrito Plaza shops; restaurants, theater and BART
Recent updates in kitchen and bath; stone counters; newer stainless appliances and microwave are included in sale;
Gleaming hardwood floors in main living areas and bedrooms; tile and Marmoleum in bath and kitchen;
Interior arches add architectural interest; built-ins; great kitchen/utility room storage;
Sliding glass doors in both bedrooms lead to charming back garden and patio;
On demand water heating;
Garage and workbench
Per public records: Interior: 1,184 sf; Lot Size: 3,440; built 1924 - Not measured nor guaranteed by sellers or Pacific Union International Real Estate
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Thousand Oaks & Kensington
Visit our Thousand Oaks and Kensington Village web sites to see what makes this neighborhood so special.
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Bought! - 4 offers - – $1,196,700
588 Santa Barbara Road in the Berkeley Hills
4 Bedroom 3 Bath
http://588SantaBarbara.com Web Site with lots of photos and community information
Just listed on one of North Berkeley’s prettiest streets, filled with cherries and magnolias in bloom! This 4 bedroom 3 bath traditional home has been beautifully maintained and updated; spacious and inviting throughout; recently painted interior with newer carpeting at the upper level. |
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Main Living Level
Slate entry hall and two large closets ... bookshelves on the stairs to the upper level
Formal dining room opens through French doors to deck and large west facing garden with filtered bay views through mature trees
Living room with gas/ceramic log remotely-controlled fireplace
Large kitchen has lots of work space and cabinetry storage, Corian counters, Grohe faucets, two sinks, breakfast bar, built in desk; stainless stove and side-by-side refrigerator and pantry
Recessed and dimmable lighting; spotlights for artworks; all windows are double glazed and west facing windows are tinted to reduce solar glare.
One bedroom with adjacent full bath
Upper Level
Large master suite and elegantly appointed marble bath; double shower with seat and multiple adjustable nozzles; alabaster light fixtures; walk-in closet; hall and bathroom skylights.
Laundry behind bi-fold doors
Two more large bedrooms, each with large bi-fold door closets across a wall, and its own entrance to the front balcony.
Second full bath.
Street Level
Deep garage; very large, accessible and usable storage and workshop area;
Yard
Spacious yard with gracious redwood tree.
Detached shed with electricity has been used to store emergency earthquake supplies
Muggles
Be sure to ask about the Harry Potter retreat under the stairs.
Berkeley Hills & Kensington
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Bought for $927,000
1558 Beverly Place, Berkeley's Northbrae Neighborhood
3 Bedroom 1 Bath Up, Au Pair/Home Office with Bath below!
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1558 Beverly Place, Berkeley's Northbrae Neighborhood
3 Bedroom 1 Bath Up, Au Pair/Home Office with Bath below!
http://1558beverly.com Web Site with lots of photos and community information
Come on home to this charming 1923 traditional located in Northbrae, one of North Berkeley’s most desirable neighborhoods ..... not far from North Berkeley BART, Monterey Market & Solano Avenue area shops, restaurants, movies!
Three bedrooms one bath upstairs; terrific bonus space below (au pair, home office?) has bath with shower.
Stunning kitchen remodel provides amazing storage space in sleek Ikea cabinetry with Euro hardware, two pullout pantries, drawer storage inserts; Caesarstone counters, Pro Series 6-burner, Broan range hood, Bosch dishwasher, breakfast bar, recessed and under counter lighting; all new electrical and plumbing.
Hardwood floors in main rooms; eight newer Marvin double hung Tilt Pac dual paned windows; newer central heating system with whole house air filtration system;
Step through sliding glass doors to privacy-screened deck and level back garden ..... it’s sophisticated look is due to newer fencing materials seen in cold rolled steel and wood panels, custom bench, and the storage area under back stairs, closed off with steel sliding barn doors.
In 2001, extensive seismic retrofitting was done and foundation/piers were rebuilt; French drains; sump pump; irrigation system; Bay Alarm system.
All done with superb care, creativity & attention to details!
Per Public Records: Sq.Ft. 1,398; Lot Size: 4,000
Visit our Northbrae Berkeley Site for neighborhood & community information. |
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690 Colusa Avenue – 690colusa.com
Stunning Craftsman in Berkeley's Thousand Oaks Neighborhood
Bought! |
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Architecturally distinctive two story Craftsman is located in Berkeley’s wonderful Thousand Oaks neighborhood, just six blocks from the top of Solano shops, restaurants and movie theater.
Glowing golden wood details throughout: formal dining room built-ins; French doors; window and ceiling trim; elegant central staircase.
On the main living level: spacious center hall; half bath off the main entry; living room with gas starter fireplace and bay window; refinished softwood floors in kitchen; laundry area and an understairs pantry. French doors open to a small patio and front garden.
On the second level: a master suite with clawfoot tub; second bedroom and second full shower bath upstairs.
Carport space for one car and a partial basement. Low pest report and recent upgrading of earthquake retrofit work done in 2004; some windows have been replaced with dual paned glass; recent painting of interior spaces and exterior trim.
Easy public transportation to San Francisco via nearby express bus stop. Walk Score of 85 - “Very Walkable” from walkscore.com
Neighborhood information at 1000oaksneighborhood.com
MLS #40430672; Built: 1925; Home: 1,758 Sq. Ft.; Lot Size: 3,080 Sq. Ft.
Source: Public Records: Please Note: Square Footage Is Not Guaranteed By Sellers or Agents.
Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Information
DRE License #
01143916 Carol Serkes
00936453 Ira Serkes |
1217 Ordway - http://1217ordway.com
Spanish Med in Berkeley's Westbrae Neighborhood
Bought!
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Here are just a few of the things Ted and Debbie love about living here.
This is a wonderful neighborhood and a great house. The neighbors are friendly and there is a real sense of community.
We love the convenience to local markets, restaurants, and public transportation - and downtown Berkeley is about a mile away.
We shop almost daily at the nearby Berkeley Natural Grocery, Monterey Fish Market, and Monterey Market. Be sure to check out the Country Cheese Market and Magnani's Poultry. Gioia's Pizza is the best thin crust pizza around and don't forget Lalime's!
We are sad to be leaving, but we are very happy to be moving closer to our two daughters who both live on the East Coast.
And more about 1217 Ordway, and the Westbrae/Northbrae Neighborhood:
Spanish/Med bungalow in a great location near Northbrae/Westbrae shops and North Berkeley BART Station
Living room has vaulted ceiling, archway entry to formal dining room, wood burning fireplace; Updated kitchen and bath; glass-paned cabinetry, pull out pantry; recessed lighting; loads of counter space and storage; stack washer/dryer in kitchen closet; Kitchen opens through newer French doors to deck and level back garden; Hall skylight; newer refrigerator, hardwood floors; Detached garage with bonus room; Recent earthquake retrofit done; sewer lateral in compliance.
MLS #40425743 Built: 1926 Home 1,195 Square Feet Lot Size: 4,788 Square Feet
Square Feet Source: Public Records Square Footage Not Guaranteed By Sellers or Agents
Northbrae/Westbrae Neighborhood Information
DRE License #
01143916 Carol Serkes
00936453 Ira Serkes |
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2+ Bedrooms, 2 Baths – Sold for $900,000
Visit http://2564BuenaVista.com for photo portfolio and neighborhood information
Romantic Spanish/Med with bridge & bay views has been artfully remodeled. Located Northside, not far from University of California & wonderful Berkeley shops & restaurants!
In the space that was originally an outdoor courtyard, an enclosed sunsplashed atrium is now the heart of this lovely 1931 home.
Open & bright, with sunlit main living level space: two sided gas/ceramic log fireplace; built-ins; cathedral ceiling with carved & painted trusses; elegant custom lighting & period fixtures.
Split-level with bedrooms & baths upstairs; two master suites: one has a fireplace, two closets & bonus space with views to the atrium below; second bedroom opens through an iron gate to a landscaped terraced garden that features winding paths, flagstone terraces, lily pond, waterfalls & exterior lighting!
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