Situated on nearly one-half acre in Berkeley's highly desirable Claremont hills neighborhood on a quiet cul-de-sac, this sophisticated Mediterranean-style home provides spectacular panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate and Bay bridges, and the cities of San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland from nearly every room. Spacious at +2,944 square feet, this airy, sunlit retreat features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a dramatic two-story entrance, living and dining rooms, a chef's kitchen, family room, a main level home office (or fourth bedroom), a laundry room, and an attached two-car garage. Built in 2000 by the present owners, the home was designed to take full advantage of the exceptional views while creating a floor plan conducive to a seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle, while no expense was spared on beautiful stone, wood and plaster finishes throughout.