1300 Evelyn sits proudly on the corner in one of the best locations West Berkeley has to offer. This 1916 renovated modern farmhouse in the happening Westbrae location is just a block from the Biergarten, Westbrae Nursery, Bagel Shop, near Monterey Market, Acme Bread and close to the 80 freeway and North Berkeley BART.
The number of rooms and flow of this house makes it perfect for a large or multigenerational family. The bedrooms are spacious with closets resembling small rooms. The garden requires minimal care but is lush with trees and contains three large planters for a constant vegetable garden. This is a very versatile home.
Enter the house through an enclosed porch into the living room or drive into the garage and enter through the foyer. The living room is centered by an antique Victorian light fixture with a beautiful handmade wood built-in shelving unit. Continue towards the back and just off the living room is an office or guest room that connects to an interior half bathroom. Straight ahead is the open-plan kitchen and dining room. The kitchen has plenty of storage with conveniences such as vertical track pantries, lots of counter space and is flooded with natural light. Double French doors open from the dining area to the back yard. To the left of the dining room is a large bedroom with a full bathroom. This could function as a family-room and connects to the beautiful backyard. This would be an ideal space for anyone with mobility challenges as it is all level-in.
Upstairs are three large bedrooms and two full bathrooms. At the top off the stairway landing, there is more storage and additional hand-built cabinets. To the left is a full bathroom with an elegant clawfoot soaking tub. The West facing Master Bedroom has a connected full bath with vanity and sink just outside, views into the garden below, a sliver of the Bay and a historic church steeple. The North facing room, has a high peaked ceiling with windows that look to the beautiful Maple trees outside. The East Facing room, is as long as the North room is high - it has two large closet spaces, including one with windows to the East framing the golden hills and could be another reading, writing, or play space.
Finally, ascend into the finished attic space which can function as a writer's room, play and gym space. Beautiful views surround this high up perch.
The large backyard has raised vegetable beds and elegantly designed brick patios perfect for outdoor entertaining. Amid the plantings are several fruit & olive trees all connected to an irrigation system. The shed at the rear could be converted to another office or studio. The garage has a washer dryer and utility sink and the asset of interior access. This house is a rare gem in a very special location, come make it your home!