Property Overview
Stately Berkeley Retreat Minutes from Campus + College Ave Culinary Scene
Rarely does a home come to market that offers such exceptional space, style, luxurious finishes and craftsmanship as this contemporary home in Berkeley's highly coveted Claremont neighborhood. Built in 2006 by a builder/contractor for their primary home, extraordinary attention to detail and structural integrity is evident everywhere throughout the home. Uncommonly spacious at 5,098 square feet over three levels, the home includes 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, an open living/dining room combination, an eat-in chef's kitchen, two family rooms and a media room. The home's thoughtful floor plan was designed for… Read Morea contemporary lifestyle, enhanced with versatile spaces on each level with direct access to private outdoor decks and patios from nearly every room.-The home's dramatic main level includes ten-foot ceilings and oversized windows for stunning canyon views and plenty of bright, natural light. The living/dining room has a gas fireplace and a sleek hardwood floor that continues into the kitchen and main level family room. The kitchen is perfect for entertaining, and a delight for both the professional and casual cook alike! High-end Wolf appliances include a double-oven range, an additional wall oven, a built-in microwave, a built-in espresso maker and a pair of warming drawers. A Carrara marble tile backsplash complements the understated grey quartz topping the counters and an oversized modern kitchen island, providing plenty of room for cooking prep and casual meals. Two sets of Fisher & Paykel dishwashers, a Sub-Zero refrigerator and a wine cooler round out this fabulous kitchen.-The kitchen is open to a family room with a cathedral ceiling, elegant wood cabinets and picture windows, providing an intimate space for family gatherings or entertaining. A main floor bedroom situated to the right of the entrance hall features a built-in office/study desk for more than one person and arched French doors opening to a private, walled patio adorned by a wisteria-laden arbor. A full bathroom sits across the hall, making this a perfect space for guests or visiting family, or an expansive home office.--The home's luxurious primary bedroom suite, an additional ensuite bedroom and a full laundry room (complete with a pet-washing station!) are on a lower level, accessed from an architecturally striking staircase off the entry foyer. The primary bedroom features a gas fireplace, a walk-in closet with custom organizers large enough for several wardrobes, and a separate room that can be used as an office, library, exercise room or nursery. The ensuite primary bathroom includes quartz and stone finishes, a dual vanity, oversized shower and a Waterworks freestanding soaking tub. Both bedrooms have nine-foot ceilings, abundant natural light, and access to an outdoor patio with views of the tranquil canyon and lush backyard.-A third, lower level was designed for entertaining, with a spacious family room, media room, half bathroom and an ensuite bedroom with a walk-in closet and French doors that open to a spacious deck. The large family room includes a kitchenette with a built-in microwave, a wine cooler, a Fisher & Paykel dishwasher and a kitchen bar. The media room is open to the family room, with sliding doors for closing off the space for screenings. A temperature-controlled wine cellar has storage capacity for 800+ bottles of wine. The family room and bedroom open to a fabulous deck with a built-in spa and high-end Wolf grill, providing every possible amenity for outdoor entertaining or simply enjoying the privacy of this lovely oasis.-
59 Vicente Road has it all: A move-in-ready contemporary home with a versatile floor plan, large, open rooms with high-end finishes, abundant natural light, environmentally aware features such as solar panels, an EV charger and radiant heat, and a design conducive to an indoor/outdoor lifestyle enhanced by the canyon's natural privacy. Add a highly desirable Berkeley location just minutes to restaurants, shopping and UC Berkeley, and one has a rare opportunity to take stewardship of this impressive Berkeley home.Read Less
Year Built
2006
Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
4.5
Living Space
5089
Garage Space
2
Lot Size
10,750
Gallery
Property Details
- Total Bedrooms4
- Total Bathrooms4.5
- Full Bathrooms4
- Laundry roomWasher, Dryer, Dog Bath
- FlooringHardwood Throughout
- FireplaceLiving Room, Primary BR
- AppliancesDishwasher, Gas Range, Microwave, Espresso Machine, Ice Machine, Wine Fridge,
- Other Interior FeaturesBonus Plus Room, Stone Countertops, High End Appliances, Steam Shower, Radiant Heated floors /
- Stories3
- Garage Space2
- Water SourcePublic
- UtilitiesAll Public Utilities, Master Gas Meter
- PoolSpa
- Roof Terra-Cotta tile
- Lot FeaturesTerraced, Patio, Landscaped Front, Landscape Back, Creek.
- ParkingAttached
- Heat TypeZoned, Radiant
- Air ConditioningZoned
- SewerPublic Sewer
- Living Area5,098 sqft
- Lot Size10,750 sqft
- MLS® ID 41101935
- Type Residential
- Year Built2006
- NeighborhoodClaremont
- Architecture StylesContemporary
- Listed Price$2,849,000
- Sold PriceTBD
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