Sunny Mediterranean in the Heart of Albany

This sunny Mediterranean 1930s split-level home is the perfect retreat in the heart of Albany. You’ll feel miles away in this garden oasis, yet you can leave the car behind to explore nearby parks and playgrounds, the Kensington farmers’ market, and the lively shops and restaurants of Solano Avenue. A vintage 1930s MacGregor-built home, it has been lovingly maintained and upgraded while maintaining its authentic character. With two bright bedrooms upstairs, and a bedroom and dreamy greenhouse below, there is excellent separation of space. The gourmet kitchen is framed in original Vetrazzo counters with custom-spalted maple cabinets, and has a Viking range. It opens to the charming breakfast nook, deck, and an outdoor dining flagstone patio overlooking the garden. The interior is thoughtfully crafted with custom maple woodwork, coved ceilings, and built-in bookshelves. Vintage light fixtures, custom ceramic tiles, and other artistic touches create a unique and warm tone. 

The magical garden is professionally-landscaped with over 160 species of California natives, apple, fig, lemon trees, and heirloom roses that weave between the outdoor clawfoot bathtub and custom-built Zen platform and sitting areas.

• Three spacious bedrooms
• Formal dining room and breakfast nook
• Sandstone-faced fireplace
• Two tiled vintage-style bathrooms with double showers
• Artisan woodwork, casements and shelving
• Built-in cabinets and bookcases 
• Custom-built redwood greenhouse with German active-venting
• 20-years organic amendment to garden 
• Internet whole house wired 
• Aquasana filtration system with copper property insulation