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EL CERRITO

clark

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BUILT 1950

After a few previous additions and a recent flip attempt, this home cried out to be rescued by Bee Renovated and given some serious aesthetic resuscitation. Located up a private road and sited on a secluded lot, the great potential we saw in this ugly duckling has become reality. This now gorgeous 5 bedrooms, 3 and 1/2 bath 2500+ sq. ft. home has taken on a new life and a comfortably chic design identity.

The once oddly placed kitchen has been completely re-imagined and expanded to create an open concept connection to the expansive great room. Anchored by a generous island, this space can host large gatherings or quiet, intimate family dinners. Details include walls of beautiful matte glazed sueded tiles, Viking and Bosch professional appliances, quartz counters, solid wood cabinetry, a generous walk in pantry and a direct connection to the substantial yard and modern “dining pavilion” for alfresco dinners.

The great room and dining room feature gorgeous white oak floors, a dramatic entertaining wet bar with wine refrigerator, a substantial walk around fireplace with shiplap detail and black basalt surround. Located off this room is a striking powder room guaranteed to impress yourself and your guests.

Beyond the fireplace you will find a bright and voluminous family room with 14 foot vaulted ceilings, giant clerestory windows, and an area full of windows perfect for a game room, office space or home school nook.

The master bedroom is extremely spacious and has been expanded to include a large walk in closet with tailor made built-ins, vaulted ceiling and great views and a peek of the Bay. The master bath has also been expanded to include a large double vanity with quartz Carrera top, a grand shower with extraordinary textured tiles and a lovely view of the garden. The 4 additional bedrooms are light and bright. There are 3 on one level, 2 that share a “Jack and Jill” bath. An additional, very spacious bedroom, is located on its own private level and features patio doors with access to its own secluded courtyard garden.

Some final details include an enormous laundry room with quartz counters and space for a second refrigerator, 2 separate garages, one perfect for a studio with direct connection to the yard, and a completely contained “compound” yard for privacy, kids and pets.

In addition to being beautiful this home has undergone many infrastructure improvements including a seismic retrofit, upgraded electric and plumbing systems, new on demand hot water heater, new furnace and ducting and compliant sewer lateral.

Definitely one of our most dramatic transformations to date! Bee Renovated has transformed this wonderful property into a home one can be proud of and call “home” for many generations to come.

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