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Rare Retreat in the Kensington Hills
$1,265,000
25 Kerr Avenue, Kensington
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Grace Bishop
Grace Bishop
Rare Retreat in the Kensington Hills
From the moment you arrive at 25 Kerr Avenue, it’s clear you’ve found something truly special. Perfectly situated on a premium, 5000 sq ft level lot—a rarity in Kensington—this 3+bedroom, 2 bath home is a harmonious blend of mid-century charm and thoughtful updates, offering elevated living in one of the East Bay’s most coveted enclaves.
A lush front lawn and mature landscaping set a tranquil tone, complemented by a modern Ipe wood fence that lends a sleek, contemporary edge to the inviting exterior. Step inside, and the warmth of this 1743 sq ft home unfolds: a built-in planter box in the entry offers a quiet nod to mid-century sensibilities, bridging indoors and out.
In the living and dining rooms, rich wood-beamed ceilings, a classic wood-burning fireplace, and an oversized picture window framing the verdant front yard with a fruiting Meyer lemon tree create an atmosphere both refined and relaxed. Seamless indoor-outdoor flow is at the heart of this home’s design—with glass doors from both the dining room and kitchen leading to an expansive rear deck, bordered by flowers and greenery. Built-in bench seating invites long afternoons of entertaining or peaceful solitude.
The kitchen has equal parts function and style— updated with newer cabinetry, counters, appliances, and flooring—while the bathrooms echo serenity with earth-toned tile and modern fixtures.
A standout feature is the fully finished garage: with new LVT flooring, recessed LED lighting, a skylight, and its own mini-split system for year-round comfort, it’s an ideal flex space for a studio, guest room, office, gym, or home theater.
Modern conveniences are woven throughout the home: a Nest smart home system, newer forced air furnace (including asbestos removal), an encapsulated crawlspace, on-demand water heater, and a roof replaced just two years ago all offer efficiency, security, and peace of mind.
Ideally located just down the block from the renowned Blake Garden, offering meandering paths and scenic vistas of the Golden Gate, and moments from the Kensington Village shops, library, parks, and top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary School. This home is not just a place to live—but a lifestyle to embrace.
A lush front lawn and mature landscaping set a tranquil tone, complemented by a modern Ipe wood fence that lends a sleek, contemporary edge to the inviting exterior. Step inside, and the warmth of this 1743 sq ft home unfolds: a built-in planter box in the entry offers a quiet nod to mid-century sensibilities, bridging indoors and out.
In the living and dining rooms, rich wood-beamed ceilings, a classic wood-burning fireplace, and an oversized picture window framing the verdant front yard with a fruiting Meyer lemon tree create an atmosphere both refined and relaxed. Seamless indoor-outdoor flow is at the heart of this home’s design—with glass doors from both the dining room and kitchen leading to an expansive rear deck, bordered by flowers and greenery. Built-in bench seating invites long afternoons of entertaining or peaceful solitude.
The kitchen has equal parts function and style— updated with newer cabinetry, counters, appliances, and flooring—while the bathrooms echo serenity with earth-toned tile and modern fixtures.
A standout feature is the fully finished garage: with new LVT flooring, recessed LED lighting, a skylight, and its own mini-split system for year-round comfort, it’s an ideal flex space for a studio, guest room, office, gym, or home theater.
Modern conveniences are woven throughout the home: a Nest smart home system, newer forced air furnace (including asbestos removal), an encapsulated crawlspace, on-demand water heater, and a roof replaced just two years ago all offer efficiency, security, and peace of mind.
Ideally located just down the block from the renowned Blake Garden, offering meandering paths and scenic vistas of the Golden Gate, and moments from the Kensington Village shops, library, parks, and top-rated Kensington Hilltop Elementary School. This home is not just a place to live—but a lifestyle to embrace.
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Thanks to its proximity to the University of California, Berkeley campus, Kensington may boast the largest number of Nobel Prize winners of any community in the world. But one look at this neighborhood of large homes in the hilly streets above Berkeley, its commanding views of the Bay Area, and sunny terraced yards will explain why this community is one of the most sought after in the East Bay.
Famed architect Bernard Maybeck had a home on Purdue Street. The homes he designed here at the turn of last century have become an informal blueprint for the signature home in Berkeley. These well-proportioned homes are designed for family life and dinner parties. Shingle siding, rustic construction, and bright expansive vistas are the hallmark of the homes in Kensington.
Tilden Park provides the boundary to the east. Miles of biking and hiking trails, a miniature steam train, exhibition farm, merry go-round, and the naturally landscaped swimming hole at Lake Anza make Tilden a popular destination for families.
Transportation via Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is convenient. Heading on Colusa Avenue leads to the El Cerrito Plaza BART station and a short drive down Arlington Avenue takes you to North Berkeley BART and North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood. There are two distinct shopping districts in Kensington.
El Cerrito means "the little hill" in Spanish, and the town that is perched on the hill above San Francisco Bay offers easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 580 to Marin. Hillside homes along the curving streets deliver sweeping views of San Francisco and sunsets over the Golden Gate Bridge.
El Cerrito's main shopping corridor is undergoing a rebirth, beginning with Rialto Cinemas Cerrito, which was restored from the former Cerrito Speakeasy Theater. Access to open space and parkland is extensive, with Arlington Park, Cerrito Vista Park, Hillside Natural Area, Huber Park, Poinsett Park, and Tassajara Park & Pottery Studio all nearby. The Ohlone Greenway is a popular trail with hikers and bikers.
The University of California, Berkeley is several miles away, and two Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations, at El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito del Norte, make commuting easy. El Cerrito Plaza is a major shopping center housing grocery stores, restaurants, bookstores, a pharmacy, and smaller mom-and-pop stores.
Famed architect Bernard Maybeck had a home on Purdue Street. The homes he designed here at the turn of last century have become an informal blueprint for the signature home in Berkeley. These well-proportioned homes are designed for family life and dinner parties. Shingle siding, rustic construction, and bright expansive vistas are the hallmark of the homes in Kensington.
Tilden Park provides the boundary to the east. Miles of biking and hiking trails, a miniature steam train, exhibition farm, merry go-round, and the naturally landscaped swimming hole at Lake Anza make Tilden a popular destination for families.
Transportation via Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) is convenient. Heading on Colusa Avenue leads to the El Cerrito Plaza BART station and a short drive down Arlington Avenue takes you to North Berkeley BART and North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto neighborhood. There are two distinct shopping districts in Kensington.
El Cerrito means "the little hill" in Spanish, and the town that is perched on the hill above San Francisco Bay offers easy access to Interstate 80 and Interstate 580 to Marin. Hillside homes along the curving streets deliver sweeping views of San Francisco and sunsets over the Golden Gate Bridge.
El Cerrito's main shopping corridor is undergoing a rebirth, beginning with Rialto Cinemas Cerrito, which was restored from the former Cerrito Speakeasy Theater. Access to open space and parkland is extensive, with Arlington Park, Cerrito Vista Park, Hillside Natural Area, Huber Park, Poinsett Park, and Tassajara Park & Pottery Studio all nearby. The Ohlone Greenway is a popular trail with hikers and bikers.
The University of California, Berkeley is several miles away, and two Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) stations, at El Cerrito Plaza and El Cerrito del Norte, make commuting easy. El Cerrito Plaza is a major shopping center housing grocery stores, restaurants, bookstores, a pharmacy, and smaller mom-and-pop stores.
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