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ELMWOOD GARDEN OASIS
$2,695,000
3023 Benvenue Ave Berkeley
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Maxi Lilley
Maxi Lilley
Enchanting garden oasis in the Elmwood! This handsome brown shingled Craftsman sits on a leafy green block in the heart of the Elmwood district, tucked behind a private gate, surrounded by award-winning landscape design by Robert Trachtenberg. Enter through the private front garden. The gracious entry flows to a large living room with a gas fireplace, a pretty paneled dining room, a laundry room with a half bathroom, and an office with heavenly garden views! The updated kitchen welcomes in the greenery of the garden, with a convenient 2nd staircase to the upper floor. The elegant main staircase offers tall windows, bench seating, and access to the upper 4+ bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a sunroom. Garden features include an expansive bluestone patio, gas fire pit area, lush layered plantings, landscape lighting, a private sunken hot tub and outdoor shower, and a charming detached studio with loft! 2 off-street parking spaces plus a 96 WalkScore® complete the package. Heaven right here in Berkeley!
FEATURES
FEATURES
- Level 6,000 sq ft lot
- 2,872 measured square feet of living space*
- 4++ bedrooms
- 2.5 bathrooms (plus plumbing in detached studio for future bathroom**)
- 3 possible home office spaces
- Updated kitchen with new backsplash & Wolf range
- Sunken hot tub with outdoor shower
- Indoor-outdoor flow from the kitchen
- Outdoor seating & dining areas
- Gorgeous bluestone patio & front stair treads create a usable outdoor space!
- Newly tiled gas fireplace in living room
- Designer lighting throughout
- 2 staircases for access to both ends of the upper leve
- BESO compliant
- 2 off-street parking spaces (1 in driveway, 2nd beyond gate)
*Approximate per measured floor plan. Sq Ft differs from the public record. Buyer to investigate with the city. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information.
**Buyer is advised to conduct their own investigation with appropriate professionals and verify with the city prior to proceeding with the purchase, and to rely solely on their own investigation.
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Neighborhood
The much sought-after neighborhood of Elmwood has a rich architectural history. Early 20th-century houses, estates, and some of the more notable homes designed by prominent turn-of-the-century Bay Area architect Julia Morgan can be found in this neighborhood. The local shopping district centered on the intersection of College and Ashby avenues is a bustling hive of activity, featuring an array of gourmet eateries, boutique shops, cafes, and restaurants. Residents of Elmwood also enjoy an easy walk to public transportation, a library, and parks. For an only-in-Elmwood experience, visit Mrs. Dalloway's, a shop that combines a bookstore and garden supplies, or Rialto Cinemas Elmwood, a Berkeley city landmark that houses a three-screen cinema. In terms of hyperlocal culture, Julia Morgan Theatre offers camps and classes as well as performances of music, dance, and theater throughout the year.

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