This sunny Spanish revival-style home on a winding road in Kensington will charm your socks off! The high ceilings, sunken grand living room and cheerful paint colors all contribute to a warm and welcoming home. Important systems and appliances have been upgraded for an easeful lifestyle. Architectural details such as the swing-out windows, black-and-white kitchen tile work, adobe and brick fireplace, pitched ceiling with exposed wood beams, rustic light fixtures, and terra cotta roof tiles all highlight the durable yet attractive design so popular in this hillside community. Just minutes away from the Kensington Village, as well as the Kensington Circle and El Cerrito Plaza and BART station, this home will make you feel like you're on vacation in a small European town. Other hidden attractions in this neighborhood include the Carmelite Monastery and Blake Garden, which is home to nearly 1,500 plant species, more than fifty bird species, as well as frogs, salamanders, and the occasional fox. FEATURES INCLUDE -2 bedrooms, 1.25 baths -1,198 sq. ft. of living space (approx.) -Hardwood floors -High ceilings throughout -Grand living room with exposed beams, cathedral ceiling and fireplace -Gas stainless-steel stove with vented hood -Stainless-steel Liebherr refrigerator -Back patio -Large basement laundry room/workshop with water closet -1-car garage with extra storage -Peek-a-boo views of the bay and Marin hills IMPROVEMENTS -Upgraded electrical system -Rebuilt firebox and chimney safety improvements -Seismic retrofit with bolting and shear panels -Garage door replaced in 2015 -Furnace installed in 2015 -Hot water heater installed in 2017 -Sewer lateral compliant with gas shut-off valve installed
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