818 Spruce St

A quintessential Berkeley house with magnificent S.F. Bay views, gardener's paradise, Craftsman charm, well maintained, updated & upgraded. Set back from the street with a picturesque front yard, the entry is framed by a stately Oak. Walk through the wide Craftsman door and you are treated to a handsome clinker brick fireplace, box beam ceilings, leaded-glass cabinet doors and magnificent Bay views. The dining room & thoughtfully updated kitchen look out to the picturesque front yard, accessed through a side door near the kitchen. Upstairs are 2 bedrooms and an updated bathroom. The expansive primary bedroom has an office/library with dramatic views. Below the main floor is an in-law with separate entrance or family room, bedroom, kitchenette, laundry and storage. In addition, it has solar panels with battery back-up and upgraded systems. How many vintage homes have you come across with a BESO rating of 10? Minutes from Chez Panisse and amenities, UC Berkeley, Monterey Market, downtown North Berkeley BART and Tilden Park with its numerous hiking trails.