House buy in Kensington California

851 Euclid Ave is an elegant contemporary home sitting near the crest of the Berkeley Hills. Designed by the celebrated Peter L Harris, this home was skillfully crafted in 1991 by a general contractor for himself. The abundance of natural light is magnified by a dramatic spiral staircase surrounded by west and south-facing windows. Oak hardwood floors, wood framed cabinets, and a floor plan designed to provide separation of space provide a beautifully calming lifestyle. The spacious chef's kitchen comes equipped with a suite of appliances including a down-draft induction cooktop, double ovens and new wine fridge. A quartz-topped island opens to the living room, perfect for entertaining. A formal dining room adjoins the patio, a lovely setting for dining to the tranquil sounds of the waterfall and koi pond. The large connected living room opens onto a west facing deck to take in the views of the Golden Gate. The master suite features a walk-in shower and deep, jetted tub. A spacious walk-in closet is with an adjoining private deck. The two other bedrooms are also on the upper level, and share a charming second bathroom. This post-Loma Prieta build has structural specifications not often found in this neighborhood, including modern code compliant seismic features, 5/8' plywood sheathing, and 16 piers in bedrock. The surrounding landscape is very clean with stairs on both sides leading to the terraced back yard with Japanese Maples and a mix of bluestone and core-ten steel faced retaining walls. Updated On: January, 11 2022 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION UPDATES Exterior remodel in 2008 * Complete removal of vinyl particleboard siding * Addition of 5/8' fire-rock for suppression and safety * All new Hardie concrete board siding * Added optional roof deck over office Windows & Doors * Marvin and Acorn windows throughout * Marvin sliding doors to both front and back patio * Smart lock on front door 
Roofing * 2007 replaced roof over office * 2011 replaced main roof, perimeter roof trim and gutters * 2011 installed 26 solar panels - attached to roof rafters Flooring * Refinished original top-nailed white oak floors on first floor * Refinished laminate oak floors on second floor * Refinished white oak spiral staircase Finish Details * Radiused wall around spiral stair * Hunter Douglas shades * Tube steel stair and patio railings * Finished oak framed cabinets with custom leaded glass oak uppers at Dining room * Linear heating & cooling vents * Soft-close drawer glides & soft-close hinges Energy Efficiency * 26 Solar panels provide enough power for entire house and landscape, waterfall, and daily charging for two electric cars at little to no cost per month * High efficiency heating & cooling equipment * Extensive use of LED lighting * Updated windows and building package provide additional insulative and fire protective properties Kitchen * Granite countertops * Grohe plumbing fixtures * Jenn-Air professional down-draft induction range * GE refrigerator * Under counter beverage refrigerator * Bosch dishwasher Secondary Bathrooms * Energy efficient lighting * Kohler plumbing fixtures * Kohler toilets Master Bathroom * Walk in shower with dual Kohler showerheads * Chrome Kohler plumbing fixtures * Toto one piece toilet * Large vanity with dual sinks * Jetted built-in bathtub 
Technology * Automated systems throughout, including: * Bluetooth front door lock * Lutron smart switches for all major spaces for 'away' lighting options * Bluetooth garage door control, including optional Amazon entry for deliveries * Customized irrigation system * Monitoring for solar panel productivity * Brinks security system * Professional-grade high speed fiber-optic network including router * Wired for fiber-optic and coaxial options Landscaping * Front and rear outdoor spaces connect seamlessly with living and dining rooms * Natural rock waterfall and bluestone koi pond adjacent to concrete back patio * Eight beautiful Japanese Maples, with a range of maturity, habit, and variety, adorn and soften the tiered back yard * Bluestone and core-ten rear patio walls, bluestone stairways & pathways * Spiral stair to private master deck * Tiled front deck * Fx Luminaire LED landscape lighting * High efficiency engineered irrigation system 
Lighting * 4" LED recessed lighting * MR-16 track lighting in office * LED under cabinet lighting at island * Decorative lighting from Hubbardton Forge