Single Family Home

1033 Alvarado Road, Berkeley

Sale Price$2,950,000
List Price: $1,998,000
  • 3,577 Square Ft
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3.5 Bathrooms
  • 2 Car Garages

Exquisite details and generous proportions distinguish this vast 4BD/3.5BA home as a stunning illustration of Spanish Contemporary architecture. With multiple arched passageways, red clay rooftop, warm wooden cabinets, intricate iron railings, hardwood floors, and a perfect “al fresco” courtyard, 1033 Alvarado Road will transport you to the Mediterranean coast. The home offers sunlight rooms, 3,577 square feet of living space, an open floor plan, prominent radius windows, and lofty ceilings. Next to the entry, a sun-filled ensuite bedroom contains large radius windows and a full bath that includes a large closet plus shower over tub. The room is ideal for in-laws or a live-in au pair. The kitchen is a  gourmand’s dream featuring a massive chef’s island with its own stainless-steel sink plus an industrial Thermador 6-burner gas range, Bosch dual ovens and dishwasher, Spanish tile backsplash, and plentiful cabinet storage. The kitchen has an open floor plan to the family room and is steps away from the dining/living room which contain a gas fireplace, sliding door to the rear yard, high ceilings, and multiple windows providing lots of natural light. A convenient powder room is located at the foot of the elegant stairway with elaborately designed wrought iron railing. At the top of the staircase, a mezzanine balcony leads to three sun-filled bedrooms featuring expansive closets. The primary suite displays views of the Golden Gate Bridge and contains a marble tile gas fireplace, a small ante chamber, two large walk-in closets with built-in shelves, and an attached bath with sunken tub, clear glass walk-in shower, toilet closet, and dual sinks. A sizeable laundry room offers hookups, numerous wood cabinets for storage, and a deep laundry tub.

The rear yard features a rare level, verdant lawn, lots of areas for gardening, Meyer lemon trees, and a terrace balcony overlooking the Claremont Hills – a perfect spot for enjoying the warm summer nights. 

The rear yard features a rare level, verdant lawn, lots of areas for gardening, Meyer lemon trees, and a terrace balcony overlooking the Claremont Hills – a perfect spot for enjoying the warm summer nights.

The home is near top-ranked schools, the landmark Claremont Hotel, hiking in the Claremont Hills, plus shops/restaurants on Ashby Avenue and Elmwood.