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$2,752,500

688 Alvarado Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705

3 Beds
3 Baths
2,701 Sq.Ft.
Est. payment from /mo

Property 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.
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. D...
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Interior

Full Bathrooms
3 Full Baths
Laundry Room
220 Volt Outlet, Dryer, Laundry Closet, Washer
Flooring
Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplace
Gas Starter, Living Room, Two-Way, Wood Burning
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Other Interior Features
Bonus/Plus Room, Formal Dining Room, Office, Storage, Breakfast Bar, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen, Central Vacuum

Area & Lot

Lot Size
0.45 Acres
MLS® ID
41016926
Type
Residential
Year Built
1964
Neighborhood
Oakland
Architecture Styles
Contemporary
View Description
Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Park, San Francisco

Exterior & Building

Stories
2
Garage Spaces
2.0
Water Source
Public
Pool
None
Roof
Composition Shingles
Lot Features
Sloped Up
Parking
Detached, Garage Door Opener
Heat Type
Zoned, Natural Gas
Air Conditioning
Central Air
Sewer
Public Sewer
Other Exterior Features
Back Yard, Front Yard, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Sprinklers Front
688 Alvarado Rd
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