1528 Summit Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708

Property Description

Tucked away on a cul-de-sac in the beautiful Berkeley Hills, this spacious 2201sqft mid-century modern dream home offers vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, and bay views. Designed in the late 1960s with open interior spaces, redwood framed windows, and inviting angles, this home is a work of architectural artistry. An abundance of custom cabinetry includes a sliding pantry wall in the kitchen, storage benches around the fireplace, and a series of drawers beneath the living room seating area. Tap a wall at the left entry and doors open to reveal a hidden coat closet. Well conceived for entertaining, the kitchen/family room combo opens to an inviting deck for al-fresco dining. Enjoy more formal gatherings in the elegant dining room, which offers an 18ft ceiling with large views to the back yard, as well as a pass-through window to the kitchen. Upstairs, the family room beckons with its 14ft ceilings, classy late 60s vibe, and bay vistas. A second deck off the back invites cozy conversation, and provides easy upstairs access to the backyard. Two of the four bedrooms are on this floor with high ceilings, including the primary, offering treehouse-like views of the garden. Additional highlights include a full bath on each floor, a new stainless steel refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher, a laundry room/pantry, and new interior paint. On the ground level, a workshop with double doors to the yard, a garage with interior access, a full storage room, a breezeway behind the garage, a wine making area, and a concrete cave that may serve as a wine cellar, provide additional space. The reroof of Class A shingles was completed in 2017. Excellent foundation per the All Seasons Construction inspection. A seismic shut-off valve has been installed. The undergrounding of power lines is nearly complete. A new sewer lateral will be completed before close of escrow. Situated on a large lot (12,474 sqft/ almost .29 acres) with an abundance of potential; mature trees, include a hazelnut and pear. Only 9 min to the Gourmet Ghetto, 5 min to UC Berkeley and 3 min to the Tilden Park Golf Course. BESO home energy score of 4.