1516 Douglas Dr, El Cerrito, CA 94530

This spacious, sunny mid-century home on a quiet street with million dollar views is both a haven/retreat and a magnificent place in which to host guests. The main floor has a large, sky-lit kitchen with new state-of-the-art appliances, a chef's island, a working fireplace made from local stone, and room for a family table. There is a formal dining room and a 25-foot long living room also with a working fireplace featuring a 12' window that affords panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt. Tamalpais, and a 70-acre nature preserve with trails that is just steps from the house. The sunsets are, in a word, spectacular. There are two bedrooms on the main level: one mid-sized with beautiful Japanese-styled window coverings and the other a large master with three large closets, an en suite bathroom, and sliding doors that open to a private deck that also boasts views of the Golden Gate Bridge and nature preserve. A full bath with custom fixtures rounds out the first floor. The lower level consists of a large family room with a working wood stove and glass doors that open to the back courtyard. There is also a large third bedroom with windows facing the back. The outdoor space in back features a large deck, a sunny courtyard area, and containers for gardening. The front yard is landscaped with a Japanese theme and there is an enclosed courtyard behind the front gate. There is extensive dry storage in the basement and a two-car garage with additional storage and a new washer-dryer. The house is very convenient to BART, 580 and 80, and local El Cerrito shops and restaurants, and is a short drive to Solano Ave. and Downtown Berkeley. This house is truly a rare find. Tenant pays gas, electric, water, sewer, trash