Storybook Victorian with cedar hot tub + treehouse

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Storybook Victorian with cedar hot tub + treehouse

$1,495,000

908 Hearst Ave, Berkeley CA 94710

6 Bed

4 Bath

3,183 sqft

6,098 sqft lot

3 homes + 1 potential

Multigeneration friendlyTriplex

Live Near Friends editorial

This West Berkeley restored Victorian has over-the-top storybook charm: outside, there a charming four-color exterior. Inside, everything is thoughtfully artisan, including stained glass, custom cabinets, and even chestnut floors harvested "from a Healdsburg family farm". The main house is 3 BR / 2 BA and the ground floor is a 2 BR / 1 BA and a 1 BR / 1 BA.

The backyard is absolutely magical: big, verdant, with a whimsical treehouse, brick pathways, a cedar hot tub, and a large detached structure that's currently set up as a yoga studio but could be converted to an additional unit.

It's close to 4th Street, the Berkeley Adventure Playground, Vik's Chaat, and has super easy freeway access.

How could this work?

This would be a great fit for two families with young kids and a grandparent/friend. Send your kids out to play in the treehouse while you relax in the hot tub. It makes the most sense with a single owner living in the nicer and larger upstairs unit and renting out the two lower units.

Home highlights

Near a parkGreat yardHas parkingIndoor communal spaceOutdoor communal spaceMulti-car parkingGood for 3 householdsGood for 4 householdsBig backyardADU potentialNear cafesNear restaurantsNo garageUnequally-sized unitsWalkable neighborhoodGood for families

Description

FULLY VACANT. A feast for the senses! This beautifully restored Victorian home features a 4-color exterior and many artful touches including metal sculptures, stained glass window, custom cabinetry, beautifully crafted balcony railings, stunning chestnut floors harvested from a Headsburg family farm, high ceilings, skylights, an oasis of a yoga/dance studio, bamboo fencing, a cedar hot tub, meandering garden paths and a whimsical treehouse. It also features eco-friendly elements such as PV solar panels, high efficiency mini split HVAC, EV car charger and a grey water irrigation system. The flexible layout features 3++ bedrooms in the main home, 2 bathrooms and great flow to the magical garden. The ground level includes a 2/1 renovated unit and a 1 bedroom unit. The level-in access makes the units perfect for intergenerational living, & the flexible spaces are great for home office, guests, co-purchasing and/or extra income. The home represents the best of Berkeley: homage to original architecture blended with the heart and soul of artists, artisans & craftspeople, and a commitment to quality & sustainability. Close to 4th Street shops & restaurants, Berkeley Marina, Gilman District & many other favorite haunts. Excellent transportations options. Walkscore of 96 & Bikescore of 96!