1395 Grand View Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705

Alluring contemporary Mediterranean in the Claremont Hills with sweeping bay and city views. This three bedroom, three bathroom residence features high end finishes, with paramount luxury & style. Designed by award winning and Sunset Magazine 2016 architect Robert Nebolon, this home showcases a gourmet chef’s kitchen, custom hickory wood cabinets throughout, wine cellar, a grand main floor with vaulted ceilings, and decks with bay views. The ground floor houses a 2 car garage and covered parking for one additional automobile. There is also 600 sq. ft. (approximate) studio/workshop/au-pair unit with high ceilings and a separate wine cellar. The main floor features a gourmet chef’s kitchen with custom wood cabinetry & Enkeboll molding, butcher block island with power outlets, granite countertops, Bosch silent dishwasher, triple-bowl enamel cast iron Kohler sink, Thermador professional cooktop, Advantium dual wall ovens and a deck with bay and city views off of the eat-in kitchen. The open floor plan connects the kitchen to a bright and spacious living room with a dual wood/gas burning fireplace and panoramic views of the city, bay, Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge through the picture windows. On the opposite end of the kitchen sits a bedroom, full bathroom, and family room with French doors out to fenced backyard, tiered rose garden, and flat landscaped patio. A formal dining room set off the family room makes a stunning entertainment space. Beautiful hardwood floors span the entry, living room, and dining room. Lush carpeted stairs & an iron bannister lead up to the light-filled bedrooms and adjacent laundry room. The master retreat features cathedral ceilings & tranquil hues; dual bathroom vanity with a marble countertop & walnut cabinetry, spacious tiled shower, radiant heat floors, limestone tiles, oversized walk in closet, and French doors out to a large balcony with spectacular bay views. A secondary master bedroom features en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub, large closet, and hillside views. Up a final curved staircase is the tower room observation level. This special retreat features windows on all four sides; here one can comfortably enjoy views of the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, hillsides, Oakland’s cityscape, San Francisco, and even the Farallon Islands on a clear day. This home is situated in a quiet neighborhood, in a prime location, and was designed for entertaining and residing with comfort and style.