An Exceptional Berkeley Home with  Poolside Oasis

Experience living in your own private oasis, complete with solar power for home, pool, hot tub, and Tesla EV charger, situated on a tree-lined street in one of Berkeley’s most coveted and central neighborhoods. 2220 California Street is a beautiful Mediterranean-style home, originally built in 1929, thoughtfully updated and perfected while maintaining vintage appeal.  With three bedrooms, two fully renovated bathrooms, an office, and a family/bonus room, there is space to work from home as well as to host friends for an extended stay.  The front yard has been carefully landscaped to enhance the natural setting.  Once in the backyard you may think you are in Italy, with the spectacular heated pool taking center stage, bordered by bougainvillea, mature fruit trees and flowers.  This paradise is an entertainer's delight, with privacy fences on all sides, a large spa, and even a storage cabana. Upon entry through the custom craftsman front door, classic period details greet you, including an original fireplace, a large living room window, decorative molding around windows and doors, and original hardwood floors in the living room, dining room, and bedroom on the main floor.  The kitchen is the heart of the home with hi-end appliances and a wall of windows, allowing the room to be bathed in natural light. Thoughtful interior updates include double pane windows throughout most of the house, cellular shades, automatic illumination in all three bedroom closets, and new hardwood floors in both upstairs bedrooms and hallway.  Both the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms have windows with views of the backyard and pool, and the downstairs bathroom is ideally located for after the pool, with a designer vanity and faucet, heated bidet, and rain shower. With the comfortable split-level floor plan, most of the living spaces are on one floor, including one bedroom.  Up a half stairway are two bedrooms, each with large windows that provide wonderful views of the sparkling pool and verdant garden.  The bedrooms are separated by a full bathroom with a bathtub, and the primary bedroom has a charming Juliet balcony.  Down a half flight of stairs from the main level are the office, a full bathroom, a laundry closet with hi-end appliances, and a family/bonus room, with a door to access the off street parking area. The central location is ideal for an easy commute to UC Berkeley, and is close to top-rated schools, wonderful restaurants, shopping, cafes, playgrounds and public transportation. BESO scores all 10s.  Come enjoy the best of Central Berkeley living!