719 Albemarle St, El Cerrito, CA 94530

CHIC, MODERN, & SPACIOUSThis sexy, stylishly redone home is impeccable inside and out-as though it were torn from the pages of Dwell Magazine.Really! And the photos hardly do it justice! Come see for yourself how this 1910 home with cottage has been artfully transformed. Curb appeal and Irresistible Flair is just the beginning: Lush landscaping, easy indoor-outdoor flow, and generous rooms throughout, not to mention a convenient location (near Bart and other amenities) on a lovely street of well-cared for homes.Sited on an oversize (6500 sq ft) lot, high off the street but featuring level-in access from the kitchen. (No steps from the driveway, through side yard to rear door.) The Main House:An easy, one-level 3/2 floor plan (1605 sq ft), includes huge master suite with walk-in closet. (Bring on the California King size bed!)Spa-like master bath includes newly redone sleek, neutral tone, large-scale tile, two vanities, soaking tub and shower combo, as well as high-end, designer fixtures.Views of the garden from the second bedroom and kitchen and the hills from the 3rd bedroom and living room. Second bath is also updated with skylight, newer tile, vanity and shower. Generous closets throughout, all fully equipped with built-in organization systems for smart storage. Fabulous "Great Room" configuration perfect for entertaining: open Chef's kitchen, dining and family room combo with sliders out to patio and garden.Living room boasts bay window, custom wall of built-in bookshelves and closets with contemporary, barn-style hanging doors. Swanky kitchen offers shaker-style cabinets, island with sink and breakfast bar, stone tile back splash and flooring, ample granite counters, quality appliances and new, double pocket door to living room.Recent exterior paint in tasteful, harmonious color scheme to compliment the flagstone patio and sophisticated, drought-tolerant landscaping. (automatically irrigated in front, rear and side yards)Newly re-poured stained concrete driveway.Fully fenced yard for four-legged house-mates. Newer double pane windows with custom blinds included. Many custom light fixtures throughout (also included). Abundant sunshine (west-facing rear yard) and privacy (well-placed bamboo screens so well you hardly know the guest cottage is there! and vice versa, making it an ideal home office, au-pair, or potential rental).Hip, gorgeous and long-lasting Core-Ten steel planter beds (see link), raised blue stone and Basalt beds for veggies, Ipe (Brazilian hardwood) deck off 2nd bedroom slider door, and stained concrete patio space for BBQ or just lounging with a cool drink. (Gas BBQ and heat lamp included in sale.)Large, covered storage area for tools, bikes, camping gear, etc. Newer foundation and sewer in compliance. Tall attic full of untapped potential.... The cottage: (a mini-me of main house)Private, walk way and entrance from side yard gate. Open kitchen/dining/living space with sliders to Ipe deck/patio.One bedroom with generous closet.Wall of built-in bookshelves.Full bath with skylight.Previously rented for $1100/mo, but now vacant, this space offers myriad possible uses. Such luxury in El Cerrito! Only fitting that the location is also ideal. Just under a mile to El Cerrito Plaza Bart Station, and in the Plaza itself, you'll find a weekly Farmer's market, Trader Joe's, Starbucks, Pasta Pomodoro, and many other convenient shops and stores. The Well-Grounded Cafe (for tea, coffee, and sandwiches), the Library, and El Cerrito Natural Grocery with its delicious Prepared Food Annex are an easy stroll or roll away. Not to mention The Cerrito Theatre for movies, El Cerrito Yoga, and Harding Elementary school--all of which make this all around a highly desirable place to be. Open Saturday 9/7 & Sunday 9/8 from 2-4:30.