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$1,495,000

Est. payment - /mo

4 Beds

2.5 Baths

2,947 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,947 sqft

Price per Sqft $507

Subdivision Central Berkeley

MLS Listing ID 41147637

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1897

Lot Size 5,320 Sqft

Acres 0.12

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

This lovely Victorian was masterfully reimagined by noted local architect and craftsman David Kent as his own personal passion project on tree-lined Parker Street. Lifted and creatively rebuilt in the late 70's to mid 80's using natural hand-crafted wood and tile, solarium windows, curved edges, vertical grain, peekaboo windows, and skylights culminating in a delightful "back to the earth" aesthetic. The main level offers an open living concept with a large kitchen for chefs who love to entertain and plenty of built-in seating for party guests. The main bathroom, in keeping with the retreat vibe, offers playful colored tile, plenty of natural wood accents, and an ingenious towel-warmer. Venturing up the free-floating stairs we find the aerie-like primary suite offering supreme seclusion from the hubbub of life: a balcony off French doors, and an incredibly unique retractable roof for stargazing in bed. Offering further separation and flexible use options, the level-in first floor lives as a huge 1 bedroom suite with double closets, den, dressing room, laundry room, and maker space/art room. Breeze outside to find a professionally designed mature magical garden oasis with dining patio, hangout deck, sauna with outdoor shower, citrus trees and a fragrant brugmansia. Incredibly convenient location in central Berkeley near downtown, Berkeley Bowl East, and easy commute to SF. A Quintessential Berkeley home and the chance of a lifetime! Home Energy Score of 4.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Interior Features Atrium, Den, Solarium

Heating Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Wall Furnace, Central, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s)

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Insert, Free Standing, Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer

Exterior

Exterior Feature Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front

Garage Spaces 1.0

Pool None

Total Parking Spaces 1

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Landscaped

Foundation Concrete

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Victorian

Level or Stories Three or More Stories

New Construction Yes

Schools

School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150

Others

Tax ID 54180925

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Listed by Bhima Sheridan • District Homes

1716 Parker ST Berkeley, CA 94703