2577 Rose St, Berkeley, CA 94708

Nestled in a serene setting in a coveted historic neighborhood of North Berkeley, this updated traditional home blends a handsome Tudor Revival exterior with rich original interior details. You'll find broad mouldings and baseboards, hardwood floors with inlaid details, and an especially spacious and gracious upper landing. The living room and the adjoining study with office nook open to a redwood deck overlooking a private fenced garden. You are surrounded by sylvan views through windowed redwood trees. This home offers abundant natural light and filtered views of San Francisco, Mt Tam, and attractive tile roof tops. A rare feature: each of the three upstairs bedrooms enjoys an updated ensuite bathroom, as well as lovely outlooks. The master suite allows you to awaken to views of Mt. Tam, or enjoy a view of SF while soaking in your spa tub!   During the past two+ years, the sellers have: remodeled the kitchen with sophisticated appliances and finishes, installed artistic hand-made tiles around the fireplace with gas insert, installed both an efficient furnace and air conditioning, updated the water heater, installed high-efficiency washer/dryer with a grey-water system, and added engineered seismic retrofitting. This home provides an oasis of calm in a wooded setting, and yet is conveniently located just two blocks to the 65 bus line for downtown and BART, and is near UC Berkeley, Gourmet Ghetto, local parks, and many wonderful Berkeley amenities.   FEATURES INCLUDE -This home occupies 1915 sq ft on a lot of 3000 sq ft (measurements per public record) -Sewer lateral compliant -Custom redwood gates open to slate entry -Elegant original mouldings and baseboards throughout -Living room with artistic hand-made tiles around fireplace -Adjacent study/family room or fourth bedroom with built-ins, office nook -Dining room with bay views opens to the handsome kitchen, remodeled in late 2015, with permits. It features custom cabinetry and hardware, Silestone counters with glass tile backsplash, Stainless steel Samsung fridge with French Doors, GE induction stove, Grohe faucet and deep stainless steel sink with disposal, and elliptical corner storage -Powder room and laundry on main level -Spacious upper landing -Three bedrooms, each with an attached updated bathroom -In addition, the master suite features both a stone shower and a spacious spa tub with Bay views -Off-street parking and attached garage, plus two spacious areas for exceptional storage, workshop, or more!   NUMEROUS ENERGY EFFICIENT UPGRADES INSTALLED IN 2015/2016 -High-efficiency furnace and air conditioning -High-efficiency water heater -Gas insert with fan in fireplace -Induction cooktop -High-efficiency LG Energy Star stackable washer/dryer -Grey water system captures water from the washing machine for garden use   Engineered seismic retrofitting completed in 2016.