Perched above one of North Berkeley‘s most prestigious streets, 659 Santa Barbara Road is an elegant Tudor home with a fabulous layout and stately charm. The original 1930 front door opens to the formal entry, with a grand living room off to one side. This room features high ceilings, a cozy fireplace, and views of San Francisco making this the perfect space for entertaining or just curling up with a good book.
On the other side of the entry is a formal dining room, also with lovely views and a connection to the updated eat-in kitchen. Flooded with natural light, the large kitchen features lots of windows, plenty of counter space and loads of storage. The kitchen door leads to the up-sloped and sprawling backyard. Follow the yard up and you’ll discover a level area with an outdoor fireplace.
Back inside the house you will find a powder room conveniently located on the main level. As you make your way up to the top floor you will find three generously sized bedrooms. The oversized primary bedroom features beautiful bay and treetops views. One full bathroom and laundry complete this level.
An in-law apartment suite is located on the lowest level of the home. The space has one bedroom one bathroom, and a kitchenette. It also has both interior and exterior access, perfect for hosting family, engaging an au-pair or possibly generating income. The property has a two car garage at street level, with a deck on top that is ideal for outdoor entertaining.