865 Contra Costa Ave, Berkeley, CA 94707
- $2,295,000
- 4
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,905
- SqFt
Listed by Anna Bellomo, (510) 417-9390 from District Homes
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- List Price
- $2,295,000
- MLS#
- EB41149025
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Levels
- Two Story
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 3
- Full Bathrooms
- 3
- Sqft. of Residence
- 2,905
- Lot Size
- 5,265
- Listing Area
- Berkeley Map Area 2
- Year Built
- 1916
Property Description
Just one block above Solano Avenue, the Gillespie House was commissioned in 1916 and designed by John Hudson Thomas. It's a home that feels very much of its time-beautifully crafted, full of character, and thoughtfully designed. What makes the setting especially rare is the combination of walkability and views: one of the few streets in Berkeley where you can enjoy sweeping views while still being just a short stroll from the places that make daily life so convenient. JH Thomas was intentional about how the house sits on the lot, taking full advantage of its southwestern exposure. From different rooms and windows throughout the house, you get changing views that stretch from downtown Oakland to San Francisco and across to the North Bay. A proper foyer leads into an elegant living room and from there, multiple entries connect to a breakfast nook overlooking the Bay and an open, remodeled kitchen with beautiful Brazilian Santa Rita soapstone countertops, a 48 inch stove and plenty of storage. The dining room has all the presence of a proper formal room, with lovely built-ins and is both open to the kitchen and the courtyard too-a magical space that hints at France. Doors open, meals outside. The house transitions from entertaining to living as you enter the rear of the home t
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Additional Information
- Acres
- 0.12
- Cooling System
- None
- Days On Market
- Unknown
- Exterior Features
- Siding - Wood
- Family Room
- Separate Family Room
- Fireplace Description
- Living Room
- Floor Covering
- Other, Tile, Hardwood
- Garage Parking
- Detached Garage, Garage
- Heating System
- Forced Air
- Laundry Facilities
- In Laundry Room, Washer, Dryer
- Levels
- Two Story
- Living Area
- 2,905
- Lot Description
- Other
- Lot Size
- 5,265
- Neighborhood
- Berkeley Map Area 2
- Pool Description
- Pool - No, None
- Roof
- Composition
- Style
- Traditional
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- View
- Bay View, Golden Gate Bridge, Bay View Bridge
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