1190 Grand View Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705

Beautiful, modern luxury home perched on top of the Claremont Hills with bright, spacious entertainment spaces and stunning views of the San Francisco Bay -- available furnished or unfurnished. Built in 2001, the spacious living area is full of unique architectural elements, like the arching curvi-linear silhouette with striking wooden ceiling beams, Brazilian cherry and Canadian maple flooring, and stylish metal barrel roof. The chef's kitchen, wet bar, granite countertops, luxury Miele appliances, expansively-tall ceilings, large picture windows, well-lit living areas, four balconies, and spiraling Brazilian cherry staircase make this home an ideal place for tranquil relaxation and entertaining guests. The skyline views of SF and the bay amaze all, while the large and well-maintained, wrap-around yard on the nearly 1/2 acre lot leave lots of room for relaxation and fun. The top floor houses the master suite, bathroom, jacuzzi-tub, dressing room and an office or bedroom. The open layout main floor includes the kitchen, wet bar, entry way, powder room, and the dining and living rooms. Both of these floors have full SF views. The attached two-car garage that includes the washer/dryer is level with the main floor. The lower floor includes two bedrooms with walk-in-closets, a full bath, and a family room leading to a backyard with a kid's playground, and also with full SF views and ideal for garden parties. The home is minutes away from bustling downtown Rockridge, Berkeley, and Montclair neighborhoods, UC Berkeley, public transportation and major freeways, top-rated schools and shopping, farm-to-table restaurants, the Claremont hotel, tennis, pool, and golf clubs. - Available August 1st - Preferred 12+ month lease - One month rent deposit - If desired furnished, furniture deposit or rent may be required depending on the pieces selected. - Dogs (MAYBE cats) considered (additional deposit + pet rent required) - Owner maintains landscaping and pays trash. Tenant pays other utilities. Trash, recycling, green waste, and yard maintenance included. Tenant pays other utilities. No smoking. Private driveway and garage. Furniture is variable extra fee depending on desired pieces.