1412 8. Straße

Located just moments from schools, daily conveniences and local parks, this remodeled and upgraded sanctuary offers the quintessential indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Located in vibrant West Berkeley, the residence boasts many classic design elements, including oak hardwood floors throughout and skylights in the tall ceilings. Fine interior finishes, an abundance of natural light and multiple access points to a large front garden patio make this a spectacular retreat in a vibrant neighborhood. 

Spacious and inviting, the living-and-dining room ensemble is warmed by a built-in gas fireplace that emulates an old-timey wood-burning stove. Above, a custom copper chimneypiece ascends adding unconventional grace. Sleek globe light fixtures are suspended from the tall wood paneled living room cathedral ceiling, and in the adjoining dining area, an elegant pendant lamp fixture defines seating space. A pass-through opens to the tremendous gourmet kitchen, promoting lively conversation with the chef. Here the amenities include expanses of stone counters, a casual dining area and a convenient desk station for cook books, recipes and daily organization. A large glass-block wall allows radiant natural light all day long. The deep main sink has two faucets, one for pure filtered water. Appliances include a 6-burner Wolf cooktop with overhead ventilation hood, GE Profile dual wall-oven and Thermador refrigerator with pullout freezer drawer. 

A powder room with single-sink vanity near the staircase services the main level. A marvelous main-level master bedroom suite offers comfortable accommodations and ample privacy. Features include a customized walk-in closet, operational and double hung windows with custom casings and a set of double French doors that open out to the garden. The en-suite master bathroom presents a soothing scene, with mosaic tile floors and wainscoting, a shower with glass partition and rainspout showerhead, a custom mirror crowned by movie-star lighting, plenty of linen storage and a stone-topped single-sink vanity. 

Upstairs, two inviting bedrooms have built-in shelving, wardrobe closets and neighborhood views. A nearby full hallway bathroom has shining mosaic tiles, a bathtub with overhead shower and a single-sink vanity. Two light-filled upper-level bedrooms have wardrobe closets, local views and access to a full bathroom with clawfoot bathtub, abundant built-in linen storage and a single-sink vanity. A concealed upper-level laundry center is fully equipped with washing machine and Maytag dryer. 

Outside, in the front yard, long concrete slabs allow for outdoor furniture, where a birch tree flutters in the breeze and a tall privacy wall invites year-round al fresco enjoyment. Completing the appeal of this delightful property is its convenient access to all the amenities of Berkeley – great local schools, boutique shopping, lively restaurants and Bay Area commute routes. Welcome to your new community!