A Big-Hearted Home - Gateway to Tilden Park

There’s so much to love about this serene and flexible 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in Kensington. Set back off the street near the top of Purdue Avenue, this home exemplifies the perfect combination of style and comfort. The updates have been done with attention to detail and seamlessly blend with and enhance the original charm of the late 1930s construction. Located near the Tilden Park Nature Area with its hiking trails, Little Farm, and Lake Anza, you are minutes away from acres of recreation and outdoor fun. 

A welcoming entry deck sheltered by a lemon tree and flowering camellias greet you as you arrive at the front door. It’s a perfect place to sip a cup of coffee while enjoying the soft morning sun. A gracious entry hallway leads to the open floor plan that has a great-room feeling with the kitchen, dining room and living room. The updated modern kitchen features a sunny, east-facing breakfast nook with gorgeous subway-tiled backsplash, quartz countertop, white cabinets and glass globe light fixtures. The dining and living rooms are west-facing, and offer afternoon sun and vistas. You can entertain guests indoors facing the handsome fireplace on cooler days, or make it an afternoon barbeque on the amazing outdoor deck and backyard. 

Upstairs there are two bedrooms and an updated bath that are nicely separated from the common living space. Downstairs, there are two bedrooms and a remodeled bath, plus a family room with a glass door leading to the sunny private deck and garden. A full laundry room with ample storage and 2-car garage with electric car charger and interior access complete the downstairs. 

Kensington has two charming shopping districts with groceries, restaurants, a gourmet cheese shop, pub, Semifreddi's bakery and a Sunday farmer’s market. There’s also a library, Blake Gardens, a community center and park, as well as top-performing Kensington Hilltop Elementary School*. The AC Transit 67 bus line stops just across the street from 212 Purdue and goes to the Downtown Berkeley BART station. 

Upstairs:

• Two bedrooms, updated bath
• Remodeled modern open concept kitchen and eating nook 
• Living room with wood-exposed ceilings
• Dining room with fireplace and west-facing windows

Downstairs:

• 2 bedrooms, remodeled bath 
• Family room with glass door to sunny backyard deck and garden
• Attached 2-car garage with interior access and convenient electric car charger
• Large laundry area with ample storage cabinets