Fresh Transitional Luxury

2714 College Ave . Berkeley. California

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

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

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