Number 5 Franciscan Way, Kensington

Spacious Kensington view home

offered at $719,000

SOLD: 3/15/05: $850,000

WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT THIS HOUSE?

VIEW VIEW VIEW! One of the joys of living in the East Bay being able to enjoy the beauty of our Bay Area from your own living room. Kensington is a quiet hillside community just north of (and minutes away from) Berkeley, home of many UC professors, academics, and professionals. It is close to nearby Tilden Park, a beautiful sprawling area affording hiking and many natural delights as well as a merry-go-round and animal farm for kids of all ages, and the Blake Garden, the official residence of the President of the University of California. The house is situated in the coveted Kensington Hilltop Elementary School district.

Number 5 Franciscan was built in 1950* and has been lovingly maintained by the same owners for 47 years. From the moment you enter the house, you are impressed with the warm, stable mid-century ambiance, highlighted by the magnificent view of San Francisco, the Bay, and Mt. Tamalpais. Upstairs find 3 full bedrooms and 2 baths. Downstairs via an interior staircase is a large community room with its own fireplace, half bath, and a handy workshop area. The downstairs also has a separate exterior entry.

HOUSE FEATURES:

	Upstairs: 3 bedrooms and 2 baths
	Downstairs: Large community room with 2nd fireplace, half-bath and workshop
	Living room has raised beamed ceilings and recessed lighting
	Hardwood floors under carpets, exposed in some bedrooms and closets
	2 fireplaces, one up, one down
	Great views of San Francisco and the Bay from living room and master bedroom
	Enjoy beautiful sunsets!
	Plenty of closet and storage spaces, nooks and crannies
	Attached double garage with auto opener
	Downstairs level also has separate entrance
	Half-bath downstairs has space for shower addition
	Dual pane windows throughout
	Garden with private brick patio off kitchen and dining areas
	Living area 1,983 s.f. *
	Lot size 7,520 s.f. *
	In Kensington Hilltop Elementary School district, Portola Junior High, El Cerrito High

SALE INFORMATION:

	Inspection reports available: Mitts Termite; Dan Szumski, engineer; World Inspection Service (full home inspection); JCP Geologists
	"...stable lot", "...near to the edge of the Blakemont Slide area, but not within it." [Dan Szumski, P.E.]
	Sunday open house January 30 and February 6, 2005 (2-5).
	Complete disclosure packages available at Red Oak offices or via e-mail by request
	Offers will be reviewed on Wednesday, February 9, 10 AM. No pre-emptive offers, please.

DIRECTIONS TO PROPERTY

For an Expedia map, click on the link below:
(note: the link name below cites the official postal location as Berkeley, however the property is situated in Kensington)

5 Franciscan Way, Berkeley, CA, 94707

* unverified information from county records not guaranteed.

Bob Blumberg
Red Oak Realty
1891 Solano Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94707
510-527-0344

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