588 Santa Barbara Road - Berkeley Hills - Near Kensington Village
588 Santa Barbara Road is now on the market – and visit 588santabarbara.com to view the photo portfolio and neighborhood information. In the Berkeley Hills, it’s just a few short blocks to Kensington Village.
$975,000 – 4 bedrooms 3 baths – Just listed on one of North Berkeley’s prettiest streets, filled with cherries and magnolias in bloom! This lovely traditional home has been beautifully maintained and updated; spacious and inviting throughout; recently painted interior with newer carpeting at the upper level.
We’re hosting a twilight open house Friday 26 Feb 2010 from 4:30 to 7:00 pm, and two Sunday Open Houses on 28 Feb 2010 and 7 Mar 2010 2:00 to 4:30 pm
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.
