Berkeley Real Estate : Berkeley City
2 Greenwood Common, Berkeley
Berkeley and the Hills
Berkeley has long been known internationally for its cultural diversity, environmental sensitivity, and dynamic academic life. It is also where urban culture and the arts, innovative shops and gourmet restaurants beautifully co-exist with charming homes, tree-lined neighborhoods, winding streets, pretty parks, fragrant gardens and attractive walking paths.Berkeley's many distinct neighborhoods offer something for everyone, as does its range of architectural styles. Homebuyers can choose from stunning view homes high in the hills, charming Victorians, Craftsman bungalows, stately older homes, wooded hillside retreats, and magnificent period revival homes. Homes in the hills are handsome but not overly pretentious. Leafy green hillsides are dotted with Craftsman bungalows and vertical renditions of suburban ranch homes on large, forested lots -- many Berkeley homes are notable for their singular architectural styles, some of which were designed by famed architects Bernard Maybeck, John Hudson Thomas and Julia Morgan.
In addition to being in close proximity to the prestigious University of California, Berkeley residents also have the luxury of being in the midst of a haven of parks and recreational activities. Locals can often be found rock climbing at Indian Rock Parks, strolling along Bernard Maybeck's fragrant Rose Walk, and picnicking or taking in a sunset performance at the Berkeley Rose Garden, considered by many, to be the finest rose garden in Northern California. Other area favorites include the UC Berkeley Botanical Gardens and the kid-pleasing Lawrence Hall of Science, an exciting science center where children can enjoy hands-on educational experiences. And Tilden Park, the jewel of the East Bay, is right in your own backyard.
Although there are no commercial areas in the hills, you're near to the Gourmet Ghetto, home to an array of innovative shops and restaurants. The most famous of the restaurants is, of course, Chez Panisse, Alice Waters' shrine of California Cuisine. Also in the neighborhood are the wildly popular Cesar's and the Cheese Board Collective as well as Cha-Am, Epicurious Garden, Saul's Deli and Masse's Pastries. You'll find the original Peet's Coffee located here in the unique blend of shops known as Walnut Square.
Dana Cordeiro, East Bay Area REALTOR®
Direct: 510.280.2152Email: danacordeiro@sbcglobal.net
1891 Solano Avenue, Berkeley CA 94707
