521 Santa Fe Ave, Albany, CA 94706

Lovely Upper Albany craftsman near Kensington circle and walking distance to Solano Avenue and Marin School. House was extensively re-modeled in 2006 adding a private-light filled MBR suite with attached bath featuring large glass-enclosed shower and remote-controlled shower skylight, Grohe fixtures, and modern tempered glass artistic vessel sink. MBR has french doors leading to deck and green gardens in fully-enclosed private backyard with redwood fencing, new irrigation and Zen-style backyard gate. Re-modeling in 2006 also included large eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 2 ovens, granite island and surfaces, high cedar-wood paneled ceiling, balcony overlooking kitchen from 350 foot grand loft. Separate dining room and entry to living room with red and blue brick fireplace under arch and half-Roman columns. Original bathroom completely re-modeled in gold Jerusalem stone, and inlays, and includes new bathtub, shower, toilet and custom built vanity and sink. Re-model also includes lofts in two of the three bedrooms (in addition to grand loft), high ceilings in MBR suite, second bedroom and kitchen, 3 remote-controlled electronic skylights with rain censors, new custom-designed lighting for each room (about 12 distinct styles), and new foyer with French side-door. Separate and enclosed storage space is adjacent to Grand Loft and in two smaller lofts. Infrastructure Improvements and upgrades include all new Sierra windows and frames throughout entire house (20 windows), new Bay Window in living room, new roof, new stucco covering outside of entire house, new hardwood floors throughout most of the house, upgraded plumbing and electrical systems, new furnace, new water heater, new drainage system and sewer lateral completed with signed certificate. The house is also bolted to foundation, and has a newly paved driveway and off street parking. House located in great neighborhood with fun shops, restaurants, and excellent schools.