San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
Hot Property
The fivebedroom Kensington home boasts a multitude of decks with views of the bay.
Storybook charm radiates throughout this Monterey Colonial in Kensington that offers manicured gardens and views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Offering more than 3,300 square feet of living space, the expansive abode features large public rooms and enticing bedrooms.
Purchased in 2011 by the current occupants, the home received extensive renovations since then, said Josh Dickinson of Zip Code East Bay, who is listing 88 Norwood Ave. for $3.288 million.
“They restored the home from the groundup with extensive structural repairs and created the stunning owner’s suite from the unfinished attic space,” he said.
Set on an .87acre lot, the fivebedroom, threebathroom is surrounded by mature redwoods. The listing includes an attached, twocar garage, as well as a separate and recently completed artist’s studio. This 550squarefoot studio features vaulted ceilings and comes with an exhaust hood and 220volt wiring.
Sitting areas abound in a living room that’s warmed by a gas fireplace surrounded by California poppy tiles made by Richmond’s California Art Tile Company around 1910.
Gallery walls in the formal dining room invite the display of artwork, while a multipane window frames views of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Not only does the kitchen house a suite of highend appliances, it contains a bit of history as well. The kitchen’s multipurpose peninsula was fabricated from a reception counter sourced from Oakland’s old city hall.
Begin and end each day in an inviting owner’s suite that includes a gas fireplace, a walkin closet and a pair of balconies. The adjoining spa bathroom hosts a soaking tub, dual vanities and a walkin shower.
The home’s 400squarefoot basement includes the laundry area, and could easily accommodate a wine cellar or gym.
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