Marisa Cox Presents
Classic Berkeley Beauty!
2450 Hillside Avenue, Berkeley
|$1,188,000
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Property details
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.25
Square Feet
1,560 sq ft
Historical Treasure!
This stunning two story Traditional just celebrated its 100th birthday this year! To celebrate, we have carefully renovated and revived it, polished and prepared it…and my goodness, does it shine! People often say, 'They just don't make 'em like they used to,' and when you step into a home like this, you can truly feel the difference. The interior and exterior gleam with beautiful and smart details, generously-sized rooms, and windows which invite light into each and every space.
The moment you step onto the property, the charming front porch, pristine white exterior, and inviting front yard grab your attention. The front of the home is bathed in natural light, with the perfect amount of foliage and a charming white picket fence embracing the side yard. Enter and you are greeted by gleaming, original hardwood floors which instantly give the rustic and charming vibes you were hoping for. The entryway offers a peek of the gorgeous stairwell, also complete with hardwood floors, and is graced by a whimsical and welcoming pendant light.
Stunning new tile floors in the kitchen and laundry room are both lively and lovely. Bespoke high end lighting was selected for each room throughout the home, courtesy of Walnut Creek Lighting Co. This aspect finishes the home and brings period perfect details that illuminate each room exquisitely.
Layoutwise, the home could not be more comfortable. It offers 3 bedrooms with a 4th possible: a dining room was converted into a bedroom with double doors, leading to the living room. Keep it as a formal dining room or utilize it as a downstairs bedroom. The living room is indubitably the heart of the home, with paned windows maintaining the historic character of the home. The wood burning fireplace ensures cozy evenings all winter and the dining room will see you through many a family dinner into the summer and fall, with a view of the backyard and a captivating chandelier to add a magical glow to your meals.
The kitchen is sizable, with windows overlooking the front yard and abundant light. A substantial primary bedroom upstairs has two walls of windows and will be a divine retreat to retire to in the evenings.
A laundry room just off the kitchen is dreamy and not always found in homes of this age. And then…the bonus: a quarter bath with a loo, just off the back porch: perfect for parties or kids running in from playing in the yard.
What is my favorite part of this home, you ask? The hallway upstairs, which is magical.
A built-in credenza runs the length of the hall, offering storage not always seen in homes of this age. Windows in the hall overlook the front yard and bring light into the entire upstairs. A crowning touch is a period-appropriate, new hanging pendant, which makes you wonder if you're actually in 2025 or in 1925. It gives the feeling of a rainy evening in late fall, getting cozy with a good book, and watching the rain fall outside the window. The charm of this house is captivating and made for creating another hundred years of memories.
More fabulous details…
*Dining room features built-in hutch
*1 car attached garage
*Just blocks to UC Berkeley
*5 min drive to Highway 13
The moment you step onto the property, the charming front porch, pristine white exterior, and inviting front yard grab your attention. The front of the home is bathed in natural light, with the perfect amount of foliage and a charming white picket fence embracing the side yard. Enter and you are greeted by gleaming, original hardwood floors which instantly give the rustic and charming vibes you were hoping for. The entryway offers a peek of the gorgeous stairwell, also complete with hardwood floors, and is graced by a whimsical and welcoming pendant light.
Stunning new tile floors in the kitchen and laundry room are both lively and lovely. Bespoke high end lighting was selected for each room throughout the home, courtesy of Walnut Creek Lighting Co. This aspect finishes the home and brings period perfect details that illuminate each room exquisitely.
Layoutwise, the home could not be more comfortable. It offers 3 bedrooms with a 4th possible: a dining room was converted into a bedroom with double doors, leading to the living room. Keep it as a formal dining room or utilize it as a downstairs bedroom. The living room is indubitably the heart of the home, with paned windows maintaining the historic character of the home. The wood burning fireplace ensures cozy evenings all winter and the dining room will see you through many a family dinner into the summer and fall, with a view of the backyard and a captivating chandelier to add a magical glow to your meals.
The kitchen is sizable, with windows overlooking the front yard and abundant light. A substantial primary bedroom upstairs has two walls of windows and will be a divine retreat to retire to in the evenings.
A laundry room just off the kitchen is dreamy and not always found in homes of this age. And then…the bonus: a quarter bath with a loo, just off the back porch: perfect for parties or kids running in from playing in the yard.
What is my favorite part of this home, you ask? The hallway upstairs, which is magical.
A built-in credenza runs the length of the hall, offering storage not always seen in homes of this age. Windows in the hall overlook the front yard and bring light into the entire upstairs. A crowning touch is a period-appropriate, new hanging pendant, which makes you wonder if you're actually in 2025 or in 1925. It gives the feeling of a rainy evening in late fall, getting cozy with a good book, and watching the rain fall outside the window. The charm of this house is captivating and made for creating another hundred years of memories.
More fabulous details…
*Dining room features built-in hutch
*1 car attached garage
*Just blocks to UC Berkeley
*5 min drive to Highway 13
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Floor plan
Site plan
Neighborhood
Home to one of the most prestigious universities in the country, Berkeley offers the intellectual and cultural stimulation from its campus -- which is within walking distance of downtown. Many Berkeley neighborhoods were established in the 1920s, with quiet, tree-lined streets, brown-shingled homes, and lushly landscaped yards. In Thousand Oaks, the original developers preserved ancient oak trees and left rock outcroppings intact. Elmwood, with its thriving business district, remains one of the city’s most sought-after neighborhoods. In Claremont, the Claremont Hotel, a gleaming white Victorian-era landmark, has provided generations of Bay Area residents with a luxurious getaway.
Berkeley has long been at the forefront of culinary innovation. Locals flock to the original Peet’s Coffee & Tea location. For residents who like to savor their meals at home, small retail districts sprinkled throughout Berkeley allow them to shop like Europeans, going from store to store to purchase everything they need. Those in a hurry can always visit major grocery stores nearby.
Neighborhood green spaces abound throughout Berkeley, from small community gardens to the Berkeley Rose Garden -- which boasts more than 3,000 rose bushes. The gem of the area is 2,000-acre Tilden Regional Park, with its miles of biking and hiking trails and the naturally landscaped swimming hole at Lake Anza.
Berkeley has long been at the forefront of culinary innovation. Locals flock to the original Peet’s Coffee & Tea location. For residents who like to savor their meals at home, small retail districts sprinkled throughout Berkeley allow them to shop like Europeans, going from store to store to purchase everything they need. Those in a hurry can always visit major grocery stores nearby.
Neighborhood green spaces abound throughout Berkeley, from small community gardens to the Berkeley Rose Garden -- which boasts more than 3,000 rose bushes. The gem of the area is 2,000-acre Tilden Regional Park, with its miles of biking and hiking trails and the naturally landscaped swimming hole at Lake Anza.
Marisa Cox
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