Warm, inviting, well-built, modernized Craftsman with 4 beds, 2 baths, an expansive deck off the kitchen, a lovely backyard, spacious basement / rec. room, and some Bay views from the upper level. A major remodel /addition was done approx. 13 years ago.
Entering the house under the flowering Spring vine arch, the main level is accessed through the Living room, encircled by windows, with an attractive gas-insert fireplace and original built-in shelving. To the left of the living room, is a bedroom or office, with French door access to the yard. Through the living room is the dining room which also has original built-in shelving and cabinetry. Off the dining room is a bedroom and just beyond that is a spacious bathroom with a shower, slate floors and granite countertop.
The beautiful extremely functional kitchen looks out to the deck and backyard. The counter tops are a mixture of soapstone and butcherblock and the range is a vintage well maintained O’Keefe & Merritt. Between the breakfast area and kitchen are French doors out to an expansive deck, great for entertaining and steps down to a lovely garden. The breakfast nook has built-in seating with ample storage below and shelves above. The floors throughout the house are oak and have been recently refinished.
On the upper level there are two bedrooms – one with an office or plus space and the other a master-suite with walk-in closet. In between the bedrooms there is a bathroom with tub, slate floors and granite countertop. From the south bedroom there are some southwest Bay views. The large staircase is built with recessed Fir shelving. Most of the windows in the house are dual pane and there is also a skylight at the top of the stairs, that is operable with a remote.
The bottom level or basement is a large space for storage, or rec. room and exits into the backyard.
This house is in the one of the most desirable Kensington neighborhoods, 1.5 blocks to the Colusa Circle shops, Farmers Market, Benchmark Pizzeria and close to El Cerrito Plaza & Solano Ave. At the top of Coventry Road at the Arlington are more shops and a restaurant. Kensington Hilltop Elementary School has a reputation for being one of the finest elementary schools in the area.
