Fresh Transitional Luxury
2714 College Ave . Berkeley. California
Price Reduced! Asking $1,698,000
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Property Details
- Sweet private detached cottage situated in rear of property
- Public record will show 3 + beds & 2 + bathrooms
- 1,775 square feet of traditionally-styled luxury
- Wonderful open floor plan with vaulted ceiling
- Office + powder room on main level could also serve as playroom, media room, formal dining or guest room
- Brand new chef’s kitchen with pantry, pro gas range, wine fridge, built-in micro & other high-end appliances, dramatic quartz countertop, Carrara marble herringbone backsplash, farmhouse sink & large island
- Master bathroom features walk-in closet, soaking tub, dual vanity, large walk-in shower with Carrara marble tile, luxury bath fixtures & private water closet
- Master bedroom opens to the lovely backyard
- Private enclosed backyard is exclusive to 2714 College
- Laundry closet with cabinets & butcherblock counters
- Lovely designer details throughout including live-edge custom wood detailing, reclaimed wood-clad beam, dramatic lighting, barn-style doors & wallpaper accents
- Wide-plank oak & slate stone tile throughout
- Quaint sun-drenched balcony off of the dining area
- Tons of additional storage in large enclosed storage space under balcony or in the attic (pull down attic stairs in office)
- Driveway tandem parking for multiple cars
- +/- 1 mile to UC Berkeley Campus, Rockridge, BART
- Only 2 blocks to fine Elmwood shops & restaurants
Renovation Highlights
- Replaced existing foundation with new foundation, added new framing & sheer walls per structural engineer
- Created vaulted wood-clad ceiling in kitchen/dining
- Installed new roof, gutters, & downspouts
- Repaired/replaced exterior cedar shingles as needed
- Installed new Milgard wood-clad windows throughout
- Built new exterior porch off dining, with secure, large storage closet underneath
- Removed & rebuilt the front staircase
- Installed new main water line
- Installed new drainage system & sump pump
- Replaced the sewer lateral going to the street
- Installed new driveway (designated for 2714)
- Installed new wide-plank wood flooring throughout
- Installed new insulation throughout
- Installed new copper water lines for plumbing throughout
- Installed new efficient HVAC system (forced air furnace) that features Nest thermostat
- Installed air conditioning unit and compressor
- Installed and labeled new electrical panel
- Installed new Romex electrical wiring throughout
- Installed new waste & vent lines
- Installed hardwired smoke alarms & CO2 detectors
- Installed new laundry area
- Installed new landscaping & fencing
- Created all new custom kitchen & bathrooms
Contact & Showing
- Listed by Jennifer Montague DRE No. 01369704
- Open Sunday 6/24 2pm-4:30pm
- Broker Tour Thursday 6/28 10am-1pm
- Open Sunday July 1st 2pm-4:30pm
Project Details
- 2714 College is currently being offered for sale as TIC (tenants in common) with the co-owners of 2710 & 2712 College Avenue
- Buyer will have exclusive rights to occupy 2714 College and to utilize backyard, storage & driveway parking
- All-cash buyer preferred, however TIC financing available from Sterling Bank for qualified buyers
- Fully permitted with the exception of the partition/closets between 2nd & 3rd downstairs rooms, which were added without the benefit of permits
- 2nd & 3rd bedrooms not currently warranted as such on City of Berkeley documents, however Alameda County public records will reflect as 3 beds per architect/permit consultant
- 2714 College Avenue is the subject of an ongoing process with the City of Berkeley to convert it to condominiums. Buyer can apply with City to convert 2714 to a 3-bedroom home once condo conversion is approved and completed
- Project is eligible to resubmit for condo conversion 2019. Buyer must agree to cooperate with the conversion application & process, however there is no guarantee that conversion will be approved
- Buyer is urged to review and understand seller’s written disclosures regarding the city requirements for the creation of additional bedrooms & the condo conversion process before submitting an offer
- 2710 & 2712 College are currently pending sales