200 Hillcrest Road, Berkeley
Nestled in the heart of Berkeley’s coveted Claremont neighborhood, 200 Hillcrest Road blends 1930s charm with modern updates and breathtaking views.
Set on a .16-acre lot, this traditional home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2827 sq.ft. + 330 sq. ft. bonus space and a versatile floor plan ideal for today’s living.
The main level features a sunlit living room with built-ins, molding, fireplace with gas starter, and a verdant view of abundant foliage, creating a sense of open space, a formal dining room, and a spacious family room with vaulted ceilings, skylights, and sweeping views of downtown Oakland and the bay. The updated eat-in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, two sinks, and a gas cooktop. There is direct access with a sliding door to a covered deck with ventilation for BBQ and sitting area to enjoy the expansive views of the terraced backyard gardens and bay view.
Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, including a generous primary suite that was once two bedrooms and could easily be reconfigured so that there are once again three bedrooms up. The bedrooms enjoy abundant closets, a built-in reading nook, full bath, and stunning views.
The lower level offers incredible flexibility with two additional bedrooms—perfect for in-law, au pair quarters or potential ADU. One bedroom can be sealed from the rest of the home and features a kitchenette, en suite bath, and separate entrance. The second bedroom is bathed in light and offers a corner sink and French doors that open to a covered deck with garden views. Also on this level is a full bath, rumpus room/ laundry area, and an art studio with an external door that can be used as a home office, exercise studio or media room. The 330 sq ft bonus space is found in the stylish custom wine cellar and workshop/tool room. There is abundant protected storage space on this floor as well as attic storage capacity.
The front yard features a protected brick patio & deck for external dining and entertaining with a mature garden, and the beautifully landscaped backyard offers a peaceful escape, with terraced gardens and mature maple trees uplit for viewing from the deck above. The backyard includes a custom covered tree house amidst the mature redwoods and lush plantings creating a private, serene setting with modern drip irrigation and upgraded AC/ Solar. A charming spiral staircase connects the backyard to the main living level, making it easy to move between the indoors and outdoors. One covered deck and another enclosed deck provide additional outdoor space for dining, entertaining, exercise/ gym or simply relaxing while enjoying the tranquil surroundings. There is a detached storage shed in the backyard. A one-car attached garage is at the street level.
Experience the vibrant community, cultural richness, and unbeatable location that make Claremont, and Hillcrest Road one of Berkeley’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
