Berkeley | $1.98 million
A three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom 1926 Tudor Revival-style home on a half-acre lot
Owned by the same family for 50 years, this home retains many of its original architectural details, including hardwood floors, built-ins and moldings. It's on a tree-lined street in the Claremont neighborhood, where many homes date from the 1920s, just a few blocks from the Claremont Club & Spa, a hotel that opened in 1915.
John Muir Elementary School is half a mile away. The drive to the University of California, Berkeley campus takes approximately 10 minutes. Downtown Oakland is 15 minutes away. San Francisco is about half an hour's drive away, depending on traffic.
Size: 2,847 square meters
Price per square meter: $695
Inside: A stone path leads from the sidewalk across a lawn to the main entrance.
The arched wooden entry door leads into a foyer with hardwood floors and a staircase with its original wrought iron banister. To the left is a sitting room with a row of tall windows overlooking the front garden and a fireplace flanked by further windows.
To the right of the foyer is a dining room with wrought iron light fixtures, taller windows, and a door to the butler's pantry. Beyond the pantry is a kitchen with white cabinets, a white enamel stove and access to a sunny breakfast room and powder room.
All three bedrooms are on the second floor. The master bedroom, overlooking the street, has a walk-in closet and a bathroom with a combination tub and shower, shared with the second bedroom. The third bedroom at the rear of this level has an en-suite bathroom with a stall shower. Both guest bedrooms have access to a room that could be used as an office or playroom.
The partially finished basement includes a laundry room, a room used as a gym, and a full bathroom.
Outdoor area: Behind the house is a brick patio with raised garden boxes and plenty of space for entertaining. The attached garage offers space for two cars.
Steer: $24,796 (estimated)
Contact: Mavis Delacroix, Compass, 510-541-4020; mavisdelacroix.com
Los Angeles | $1,999,999
A recently renovated two bedroom, two bathroom condo in a 1981 building
This condo is located on the top floor of a building south of Beverly Boulevard, less than a mile from downtown West Hollywood. A renovation completed in summer 2023 installed new flooring and appliances and added a custom bar to the loft adjacent to the private rooftop terrace.
The apartment is about a 10-minute walk from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and about 15 minutes from the upscale Beverly Center shopping center. Bristol Farms and Ralphs grocery stores, a dog park and a tennis club are also within walking distance. The drive to Century City takes approximately 15 minutes. Santa Monica is about 30 minutes away.
Size: 2,419 square meters
Price per square meter: $827
Inside: The apartment's front door leads into a living room with high ceilings, white oak floors, a wood-burning fireplace with a marble fireplace and a wall of windows. On one side of this room, doors open onto a balcony; On the other side a staircase leads up to a loft which acts as a second living room and has a built-in bar with fridge and doors leading onto a private roof terrace.
The dining area, just around the corner from the living room, connects to a kitchen with white oak cabinets and floors, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast nook with French doors opening onto a French balcony.
Both bedrooms are on the main level and open onto a hallway that leads from the entrance area. The master suite at the other end features a bedroom large enough to comfortably accommodate a king-size bed. a walk-in closet with a custom storage system; and a bathroom with a long marble-topped vanity, walk-in shower and deep soaking tub. The guest bedroom next door has a bathroom off the hall with a shower and a glass door. A stacked Miele washing machine and dryer sit in a corner off the hallway.
Outdoor area: The roof terrace is enclosed by walls with mesh inserts and functions as an outdoor living room with enough space for lounge furniture and a barbecue. The balcony off the main level with views of the Hollywood Hills has space for a cafe table and chairs. This apartment includes two parking spaces in a secure garage.
Steer: $24,996 (estimated) and a monthly homeowners association fee of $895
Contact: Nick Collins, The Agency, 310-433-4946; theagencyre.com
Murrieta | $1.95 million
A 2010 four-bedroom, three-bathroom home on a 10-acre lot
Located near the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve, a 9,000-acre open space, and the Cleveland National Forest, this home attracts hikers, campers and those looking for scenic drives. It is approximately 20 minutes' drive from supermarkets and hypermarkets as well as public elementary, middle and high schools.
The drive to Riverside or Irvine takes about an hour. San Diego is 90 minutes away.
Size: 3,014 square meters
Price per square meter: $647
Inside: A long driveway leads to the attached three-car garage next to the main entrance.
The front door opens into a bright foyer. Straight ahead is a living room with a fireplace, sliding glass doors opening onto a terrace and access to a study with a wall of built-in bookcases.
The living room leads into an updated kitchen with an oversized center island, stainless steel appliances including a wine refrigerator, and access to a breakfast room with additional sliding glass doors that open to the patio.
The master suite, off the living room, has sliding glass doors in the bedroom that lead to the patio. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and a separate bathtub.
The other three bedrooms are off a hallway that leads from the living room. All are large enough for queen size beds. One has sliding glass doors allowing access to the outdoors and views of the mountains in the distance. Two full bathrooms are located off the hallway. This part of the house also includes a laundry room with a side-by-side washer and dryer.
Outdoor area: The terrace behind the house is partly shaded and offers plenty of space for al fresco dining. The property features an in-ground pool and spa with unobstructed mountain views. From there a path leads to a terrace with a fireplace.
Steer: $24,372 (estimated) and a monthly homeowners association fee of $143
Contact: Sean Caddell, Sean Caddell & Associates, Pacific Sotheby's International Realty, 858-472-1074; sothebysrealty.com
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