Faye Keogh Presents
Historic, Modern & Superbly Re-Imagined
305 The Uplands, Berkeley
|$3,275,000
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Property details
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3
Square Feet
3,730 sq ft
Neighborhood
Claremont, Berkeley
One of a kind in Berkeley
One of a kind in Berkeley...the history of this home is grand indeed, and 305 today is beautiful (living room was originally the ballroom) as well as comfortable and cozy...and did I say elegant? This home is part of the original Taylor mansion, which occupied the entire hill above The Uplands. Mostly torn down and sold to Mason McDuffie in the 1930s, the hillside was developed with more modern homes. 305 was saved to become the beauty it is today.
Sited at the top of The Uplands cul-de-sac, this home is level in from a large enclosed courtyard and a shared a private Motorcourt with lots of parking for guests. While it’s past is fascinating, its present is marvelous...fabulous rooms for entertaining, lots of space, but intimate as well. The current owner reimagined much of it...the kitchen is super cool, a large pantry, full bath and laundry with interior access to the garage. Bedroom and ½ bath 2 steps up from main level, 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite baths upstairs. The two suites have French doors to the front south-facing balcony and primary has access to a large private deck. French doors open from the living room, dining room and kitchen to the front courtyard.
The huge lower level...first is a large TV/media room with electric fireplace and walls of bookshelves, mini-bar and ½ bath (finished but to existing space without permit). To the rear is what was the former stable; room shown as bedroom was the tack room for all horse things...this area could be a huge workshop, art studio, ADU or whatever you can imagine.
The north side of the house is a gorgeous terraced garden with multiple sitting areas designed by Robert Trachtenberg.
It’s the seclusion, the sense of privacy, the “being away from it all” while within easy access to the Claremont Resort & Club, SF Express Bus (Domingo and Tunnel), Star Market, the shops and cafes on College Ave, easy freeway access, as well as the many amenities of Rockridge that make this home so amazing. Creatively redesigned with flair, imagination and a sense of respect for the past and living in the present. Definitely a treasure!
Sited at the top of The Uplands cul-de-sac, this home is level in from a large enclosed courtyard and a shared a private Motorcourt with lots of parking for guests. While it’s past is fascinating, its present is marvelous...fabulous rooms for entertaining, lots of space, but intimate as well. The current owner reimagined much of it...the kitchen is super cool, a large pantry, full bath and laundry with interior access to the garage. Bedroom and ½ bath 2 steps up from main level, 3 bedrooms, 2 en-suite baths upstairs. The two suites have French doors to the front south-facing balcony and primary has access to a large private deck. French doors open from the living room, dining room and kitchen to the front courtyard.
The huge lower level...first is a large TV/media room with electric fireplace and walls of bookshelves, mini-bar and ½ bath (finished but to existing space without permit). To the rear is what was the former stable; room shown as bedroom was the tack room for all horse things...this area could be a huge workshop, art studio, ADU or whatever you can imagine.
The north side of the house is a gorgeous terraced garden with multiple sitting areas designed by Robert Trachtenberg.
It’s the seclusion, the sense of privacy, the “being away from it all” while within easy access to the Claremont Resort & Club, SF Express Bus (Domingo and Tunnel), Star Market, the shops and cafes on College Ave, easy freeway access, as well as the many amenities of Rockridge that make this home so amazing. Creatively redesigned with flair, imagination and a sense of respect for the past and living in the present. Definitely a treasure!
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Neighborhood
The Claremont neighborhood straddles the Berkeley and Oakland borders and features lush landscaping, curving streets that hug the canyon hills, and open space. Homes on the leafy side streets provide old-fashioned Berkeley elegance, with turn-of-the-century brown shingles, revivals, prairie-, custom contemporary-, and Tudor-styled structures offering residents a place to call home within the landscaped confines.
The landmark of this area is the majestic Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, a vast Victorian edifice perched on 22 acres in the hills. Three outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts, a full-service spa, a fitness club, and three onsite restaurants deliver stunning views, and the resort has become popular with generations of locals as a luxurious getaway.
Elmwood's shopping district on College Avenue in Berkeley offers old-fashioned shops, access to the Rockridge Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), grocery stores, bookshops, and flower stands. Restaurants, a movies theater, and a bakery are all a short walk away.
The Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is 208 acres of open space managed by the East Bay Regional Park District and more than 200 acres outside of the canyon owned by the University of California, Berkeley. Garber Park, a 13-acre oak-and-bay-tree woodland south of Claremont Avenue, is owned by the city of Oakland. Trails reward ambitious hikers with panoramic views of San Francisco Bay.
The landmark of this area is the majestic Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, a vast Victorian edifice perched on 22 acres in the hills. Three outdoor pools, 10 tennis courts, a full-service spa, a fitness club, and three onsite restaurants deliver stunning views, and the resort has become popular with generations of locals as a luxurious getaway.
Elmwood's shopping district on College Avenue in Berkeley offers old-fashioned shops, access to the Rockridge Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), grocery stores, bookshops, and flower stands. Restaurants, a movies theater, and a bakery are all a short walk away.
The Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve is 208 acres of open space managed by the East Bay Regional Park District and more than 200 acres outside of the canyon owned by the University of California, Berkeley. Garber Park, a 13-acre oak-and-bay-tree woodland south of Claremont Avenue, is owned by the city of Oakland. Trails reward ambitious hikers with panoramic views of San Francisco Bay.
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