8741 Don Carol Drive

Mid-Century Hilltop Hideaway with Breezy Open Floor Plan with Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Views

Set on a sleepy cul-de-sac and backdropped by panoramic views of Golden Gate Bridge, this artfully renovated home boasts some of the most spectacular vistas in all El Cerrito. Constructed in 1961 and masterfully maintained, the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home merges classic, Mid-Century lines with refinished hardwoods to deliver the ultimate in livable luxury.

Welcomed by a cheery front door, guests are greeted by a formal living room with cozy woodburning fireplace and oversized picture windows. Anchored by stately brick fireplace, the core of the home is a voluminous family room that spills into an alfresco patio via floor-to-ceiling glass sliders. Family dinners are served in an adjacent dining area that showcases stunning herringbone wood floors. An ornately tiled floor sets the tone in the kitchen, complimented by stainless-steel appliances, quartz counters, and a glossy tile backsplash. Ample seating abounds, including a sunny window seat and floating island that seats three.

A trio of tranquil bedrooms are tucked away beyond the main living area, including a gracious primary suite with walk-in closet and sumptuous ensuite bath poised for pampering with a spa-like waterfall shower and dual-vanity. Newly reimagined with a lower-level media room, the plushily carpeted area is poised for family game nights or visiting in-laws.

Finished with a detached home-office and two-car garage, 8741 Don Carol Drive is set on a quiet cul-de-sac with plenty of room to play. Just minutes to Kensington Village and downtown Berkeley, this coveted El Cerrito address is zoned for Madera Elementary, located near Arlington Park/Camp Herms, and offers easy access to Solano Avenue and Highway 80 for convenient city-bound commutes. In a word, the perfect merger of comfort and convenience.

Property details:

• Mid-Century home on quiet cul-de-sac
• Bay views with Golden Gate Bridge
• Three generous bedrooms and two updated baths
• Fresh interior paint, refinished hardwoods, new light fixtures
• Formal living room w/ wood-burning fireplace, oversized windows
• Kitchen w/ sleek S/S appliances, quartz counters, and tile backsplash
• Expansive family room w/ fireplace and sliding glass doors
• Two renovated bathrooms w/ dual vanities and stunning tile
• Primary suite w/ ensuite bath, and walk-in closet
• Plushily carpeted lower-level media room
• In-unit washer/dryer
• Sprawling outdoor patio
• Detached home office with skylights
• Attached two-car garage
• Zoned for the distinguished Madera Elementary
• Located just around the corner from Arlington Park and Camp Hermes
• Easy access to Kensington Villaige, top of Solano Avenue, downtown Berkeley, and Highway 80

MLS# 41083128