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Valerie Leuba

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Listed by Todd Hodson • Red Oak Realty

$ 1,956,000

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1 Garden Dr Kensington, CA 94708

3 Beds

2 Baths

2,306 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,306 sqft

Price per Sqft $848

Subdivision Upper Kensington

MLS Listing ID 41097404

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N No

Originating Board Bridge AOR

Year Built 1954

Lot Size 0.460 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Property Description

Mid-century Kensington home with Panoramic Views! With glorious unobstructed panoramic Bay views, a spectacular garden filled with colorful blooms, circa 1954 Mid-century style, and all on one level, this home is a rare find. Prepare to be wowed by this custom-built original, located at the convergence of two cul-de-sacs, on approximately a third of an acre* overlooking the Bay. With floor-to-ceiling windows, wood paneling, and beamed ceilings, this light and welcoming home has a great feeling of spaciousness and privacy. Sliding glass doors open to the stunning patio with a waterfall, and a tiered garden graced by Japanese maples, cherry trees, mature redwood trees, rhododendrons, and a profusion of flowers. Great features include: Interior access 2-car garage with work bench, semi-circle driveway, owned solar panels, new roof 2021, new forced air furnace and AC 2021, glassed-in patio off primary suite. Located at the entry of two private roads established by Bernard Maybeck, this property is near the Kensington School Trail and Tilden Park, and a block from the bus stop for the 67 to downtown Berkeley BART.

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas, Central

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile, Carpet, Bamboo

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Double Oven, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater

Laundry Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None, Solar Pool Owned

View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Tamalpais

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back

Story 1

Foundation Slab

Water Public

Architectural Style Mid Century Modern

Schools

School District West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100, West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100

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Valerie Leuba

Realtor/Broker Associate | License ID: CA 01352071

+1(510) 990-2505

Valerie Leuba

1 Garden Dr Kensington, CA 94708

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