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Architect Wally Reemelin built the A-frame residence in the Berkeley hills in 1959.
There are assertive homes that dominate the landscape, and then there are designs that adapt to their surroundings. 1154 Cragmont Ave. in the Berkeley hills subscribes to the latter.
Wraparound decks, filtered city and bay views, and inviting spaces await throughout the home set on a sloped lot west of Tilden Regional Park.
“It’s a tranquil escape nestled in the trees,” said Dana Cohen of the Grubb Co., who is listing the stylish three-bedroom for $899,000.
Eichler elements radiate throughout the home completed in 1959 by architect Wally Reemelin. The A-frame construction produces a steeply pitched roof line with overhanging eaves and an interior awash in natural light.
Both an outdoor shower and a hot tub anchor a deck off the kitchen with exterior windows offering protection from the wind. A zen garden with large stones tracing around a gravel patio is at the foot of the hillside landscape. Nearby, young trees sprouting from the hillside stretch for every bit of sunlight.
Originally designed for student living, the home grew to its current size in the 1980s. All three bedrooms reside on the same level, two of which offer en suite bathrooms. One bedroom leads to a deck with filtered views, while the other enjoys a wood-burning stove.
Inviting public rooms have rich hardwood finishes and serene views. A vaulted ceiling
towers above a living room that easily accesses the dining area, kitchen and wraparound deck. Exposed beams and trusses evidence the home’s craftsmanship as walls of glass frame the woodland surroundings.
Waist-height wainscoting accents the dining room as a contemporary chandelier brightens the semiformal space off the living room. Period cabinetry and high-end appliances equip an updated kitchen that’s finished with both tile and butcher block counters.
The listing stands temptingly close to Solano Avenue's dining and shopping destinations, as well as the Berkeley Rose Garden, and Remillard, Cragmont Rock and Grizzly Peak parks. Visit www.1154cragmont.com for full details.
Listing agent: Dana Cohen, Grubb Co., (510) 813-0321, dcohen@grubbco.com.