46 Highgate Rd, Kensington, CA 94707

$1,495,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,272  sqft
Built in 1954

Tucked away in the serene hills of Kensington, this cherished estate was designed by esteemed East Bay architect, Roger Lee, and was once his personal residence. Features a 3-bed/ 2-bath home plus separate studio ADU showcasing Lee’s elegant mid-century modern aesthetics with a focus on clean lines and bringing the natural surroundings indoors. Desirable split-level floorplan w/ striking formal entry, stone tiles, an abundance of natural light, walls of glass, and an extensive use of built-in shelves and cabinetry. Open layout with multiple rooms to sit, gather, and enjoy the SF bay & bridge views. Charming ADU w/kitchen, full bath, fireplace + laundry. Asian-inspired gardens filled w/lush maple trees, plus a private hot tub retreat with multiple patios on nearly 17,000 square foot lot offering privacy & room to spread out. A long driveway w/carport, multiple parking spots, several storage rooms & a gardening shed complete this special home. Located in sought-after Kensington with great schools, walking paths & hiking trails, Tilden Park amenities, plus quaint Village shops nearby. Near Solano Ave shops & dining, U.C. Berkeley campus, downtown Berkeley, and much more! Easy commute with BART stations, AC Transit & freeways just mins away!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Utility Room
Appliances:
Dryer,Washer
Flooring:
Carpet,Laminate,Stone,Tile
A/C:
false, None
Heating:
true, Radiant
Fireplace:
Free Standing,Gas,Living Room, Fireplace

Exterior

General:
Storage
Style:
Modern
Other Structures:
Storage
Parking:
Covered,Carport,Guest,Off Street,One Space, Parking spaces: 5

Construction

Windows:
Screens
General:
Wood Siding, Multi/Split, Slab

Location

Originating MLS:
CRMLS
County:
Contra Costa

Lot

Zoning:
5721700416
View:
Bay,Trees/Woods, View

Utilities

Sewer:
Public Sewer

Financial

Source:
CRMLS

This listing courtesy of:
Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty, Patricia Palma

About Berkeley, CA

Housing

Number of Units
57,170
Median Home Value
$1,039,146
Median Rent
$1,686

55.46% of housing units are renter occupied.

8.51% are vacant.

Commute

Car
22.67%
Public Transportation
15.24%
Walk to Work
9.90%
Work from Home
47.38%
Other
0.66%

The median travel time to work is 17 minutes.

People

Population
130,076
Median Age
36.60
Median Household Size
2.48

Education

High School
6.83%
Associate’s Degree
3.76%
Bachelor’s Degree
34.61%
Graduate Degree
40.17%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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