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198 BRET HARTE ROAD

Berkeley , CA 94708

MLS#: 41104147

$1,295,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 41104147
Listing provided by: KW Advisors East Bay
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
On site: 14 days ago
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BERKELEY HILLS - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1926

Sq.Footage

2,036

Exquisite design and modern comforts await in this completely reimagined, level-in 3+BD/2.5BA in the lower Berkeley Hills. This elegant 2036 SQFT home features a hybrid of elegant and playful upgrades and stunning original details. Step into the open floor plan with a living room boasting a coffered ceiling, fireplace with copper hood, mullioned windows and refinished hardwood floors that span into the kitchen and dining area. The eat-in kitchen includes custom paneled appliances, quartz waterfall counters, and fresh new cabinets coupled with the original copper hardware. The family room’s French doors open onto a deck for indoor/outdoor living. The stunning two-level primary suite offers a soaring ceiling, spiral staircase to a sleeping loft, peek-a-boo bridge views, two large closets, and a gorgeous ensuite bath with dual vanity. Another bedroom enjoys garden views with a chic modern hall bath with heated floors and bench. A third bedroom features custom shelving, a half bath and dedicated doors to the garden. Relax in the lovely outdoors with majestic redwood, new retaining walls and stairs, and 220’ designer fire-resistant fencing, and off-street parking. Explore the serenity of local paths, walking access to three local parks and the world-class amenities of North Berkeley.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Eat-in Kitchen

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    NO

  • Cooling

    None

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Forced Air, Radiant

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Parking

    Off Street

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Patio

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    None

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Back Yard, Sloped Down

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.1165

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,295,000

  • Sq. Footage

    2, 036

  • Price/SqFt

    $636

HOA

  • Association

    NO

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

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Exquisite design and modern comforts await in this completely reimagined, level-in 3+BD/2.5BA in the lower Berkeley Hills. This elegant 2036 SQFT home features a hybrid of elegant and playful upgrades and stunning original details. Step into the open floor plan with a living room boasting a coffered ceiling, fireplace with copper hood, mullioned windows and refinished hardwood floors that span into the kitchen and dining area. The eat-in kitchen includes custom paneled appliances, quartz waterfall counters, and fresh new cabinets coupled with the original copper hardware. The family room’s French doors open onto a deck for indoor/outdoor living. The stunning two-level primary suite offers a soaring ceiling, spiral staircase to a sleeping loft, peek-a-boo bridge views, two large closets, and a gorgeous ensuite bath with dual vanity. Another bedroom enjoys garden views with a chic modern hall bath with heated floors and bench. A third bedroom features custom shelving, a half bath and dedicated doors to the garden. Relax in the lovely outdoors with majestic redwood, new retaining walls and stairs, and 220’ designer fire-resistant fencing, and off-street parking. Explore the serenity of local paths, walking access to three local parks and the world-class amenities of North Berkeley.

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