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688 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705
Listing Courtesy of: CRMLS / Corcoran Icon Properties / Debbi Dimaggio Betta

  688 Alvarado Rd Berkeley, CA 94705

Sold (85 Days)
$2,752,500
3
BED
3
BATH
2,701
SQFT

Description

Elegant Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Mid Century boasts SF Bay views, sits on 2.5 lots & tastefully updated while keeping the original architectural design intact. Built by architect Donald K. Olsen of Sausalito with an extensive remodel designed by renowned CA Central Coast architect, Marcel Sedletzky. Close to the Claremont Resort, the Elmwood District + the Eucalyptus Path this 3 en-suite bedroom + home office/guest room has private access from the service tram. A 750+ bottle capacity, climate-controlled wine cellar completes this level. The upper level showcases beautiful public rooms ideal for indoor-outdoor entertaining and boasts 2 exterior terraces. Refinished hardwood floors from the living, dining room, the gourmet kitchen, breakfast room and the upper-level primary en suite. Dramatic living room features an Origami folded ceiling motif, copper accents & up-lighting. The dining room offers the same sparkling views with sliding doors leading to a front terrace & a picture window which perfectly frames this magnificent scene. Adjacent to the kitchen with stainless appliances, quartz & butcher block counters + ample storage is a cozy sitting area with majestic views. Expansive landscaped grounds, mature trees & mostly native + drought tolerant plantings on drip irrigation. Views: Downtown

MLS #:
41016926
Lot Size
0.45 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1964
Style
Contemporary
Views
Bay, City Lights, Park/Greenbelt, Bridge(s)
County
Alameda County
Community
Claremont Hills

Listed By

Debbi Dimaggio Betta, Corcoran Icon Properties
Bought with
Robert Parker, Compass
Source
CRMLS
Last checked Nov 23 2024 at 8:17 PM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
Interior Features
  • Washer
  • Dryer
Subdivision
  • Claremont Hills
Lot Information
  • Yard
  • Sprinklers In Rear
  • Sprinklers In Front
  • Sloped Up
  • Front Yard
  • Back Yard
Property Features
  • Fireplace: Multi-Sided
  • Fireplace: Living Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Gas Starter
Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas
  • Forced Air
  • Central Air
Flooring
  • Carpet
  • Wood
  • Stone
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
Utility Information
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Garage
Stories
  • 2
Living Area
  • 2,701 sqft
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