New construction in Berkeley

Pair of homes have open floor plans, elegant finishes

Brand-new homes can be hard to come by in the Bay Area, especially in Berkeley. Fortunately, those looking for fresh construction have a couple of new options in the East Bay in the form of a pair of homes on Carleton Street, each boasting open floor plans and a myriad of contemporary conveniences.

“It was important that every house be unique, and that every house was separate and attractive while related to each other,” said John Newton of John Newton Residential Design, who conceptualized the development of 1817-A, 1817-B and 1817-C Carleton St.

Unit B has already sold, while A and C remain available to potential buyers.

“The home offers tremendous privacy, great indoor/ outdoor flow, elegant finishes and a spacious yard with a patio,” said Daniel Winkler of Daniel Winkler Real Estate Group about 1817-A Carleton St.

Boasting a spacious floor plan, a level backyard and a welcoming master suite, the Berkeley home bears a list price of $1.495 million. Nearby, 1817-C Carleton St. is available for $1.45 million.

Set back off the street, 1817-A Carleton St. features a concrete and timber facade.

The residence opens immediately to a great room with hardwood flooring, contemporary lighting and a 10-foot ceiling. A timber staircase stands to the left as the dining area and kitchen anchor the opposite side of the space. The great room’s adjoining family area opens to the backyard through a sliding glass door.

Outside, a concrete patio stands before a lawn and drought-tolerant landscaping.

Soft-close custom cabinetry and high-end appliances outfit an open kitchen that revolves around a center island with Caesarstone counters.

A bevy of smart features and technologies outfit the three bedroom. Engineered floors, water collection cisterns and a smart thermostat complement the home’s fingerprint access capabilities.

Upstairs, the bedrooms and a flexible office space await.

The home is near Berkeley Bowl, downtown Berkeley and the Ashby BART Station. The university campus is nearby, as are a plethora of dining and shopping options.

Learn more at www.1817a carleton.com.

Listing agent: Daniel Winkler, Winkler Real Estate Group, (510) 421-4528, daniel@ danielwinklerinc.com.

Open Homes Photography The kitchen at 1817 A Carleton St. in Berkeley revolves around a Caesarstone-topped island.

Photos by Open Homes Photography

Above: Natural light pours through picture windows in the great room at 1817 A Carleton St. in Berkeley. Below: John Newton designed the newly-constructed home at 1817 A Carleton St. It is available for $1.495 million.