1716 Parker StBerkeley, CA 94703
CENTRAL BERKELEY · Alameda County
Description
This lovely Victorian was masterfully reimagined by noted local 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.
Property Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub-type
- Single Family Residence
- Style
- Victorian
- Year built
- 1897
- Living area
- 2,947 Sq Ft
- Lot size
- 0.12 acres
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Days on market
- 16
- MLS® Listing#
- 41147637
Property Features
- Appliances
- Dryer · Dishwasher · Refrigerator · Gas Range · Washer · Gas Water Heater
- Cooling
- None
- Heating
- Fireplace Insert · Baseboard · Central · Electric · Fireplace(s) · Forced Air · Wall Furnace
- Flooring
- Hardwood · Tile
- Fireplace
- Insert · Free Standing · Wood Burning
- Pool
- None
- Parking
- Off Street
- Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Fencing
- Fenced
- Lot features
- Landscaped
- Construction
- Wood Siding
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
Financial Details
- HOA
- None
- Parcel number
- 54180925
Listing Courtesy: District Homes - 5106295229
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