484 Cragmont Ave Berkeley, CA 94708

Berkeley Hills Cape Cod with sweeping views. This architect-designed Cape style home in the desirable North Cragmont neighborhood of the Berkeley Hills was built in 1933, the same year construction began on the Golden Gate. Inside and out, the 1 1/2-story 3 bedroom, 1 bath home’s craftsmanship is impeccable. Wooden ceilings are painted white, the finish the architect preferred; wood moldings feature a scallop motif; whitewashed brick outside on the front and chimney is echoed inside surrounding the living room fireplace; bookshelves and floor-to-ceiling cabinets are built-in; latches for the front door, interior doors, and built-ins are wrought iron. Also refined and original is the hardwood flooring throughout (except in the kitchen) and architect-installed light fixtures in the living room, dining room, and master bedroom designed by Karl von Hacht of San Francisco whose company created lighting for the San Francisco Opera and William Randolph Hearst at San Simeon.