1716 Parker St, Berkeley, CA 94703
- $1,495,000
- 4
- BD
- 2.5
- BA
- 2,947
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,495,000
- Status
- NEW
- MLS#
- 41147637
- Days on Market
- 2
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2.5
- Half-baths
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,947
- Lot Size
- 5,320
- Lot Description
- Landscaped
- Subdivision
- Central Berkeley
Property Description
This lovely Victorian was masterfully reimagined by noted local architect and 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.
Additional Information
- Stories
- Three or More Stories
- Builder Architect
- David Kent
- Year Built
- 1897
- Acres
- 0.12
- School District
- Berkeley
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Tile
- Exterior
- Wood Siding
- Kitchen Features
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Pool Description
- None
- Fireplaces
- 1
- Fireplace Description
- Insert, Free Standing, Wood Burning
- Garage Description
- Off Street
- Garage Spaces
- 1
- Cooling
- None
- Heating
- Baseboard, Electric, Forced Air, Wall Furnace, Central, Fireplace Insert, Fireplace(s)
- Parking Description
- Off Street
- Yard Description
- Back Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Entry Gate, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
- Laundry Features
- Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer
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