This $1.4M Berkeley Midcentury Is Hidden Behind a Giant Boulder

Nestled behind a rocky outcropping, the 1951 home has unobstructed bay views, a spacious backyard, and a suite of energy-efficient systems.

This $1.4M Berkeley Midcentury Is Hidden Behind a Giant Boulder

Nestled behind a rocky outcropping, the 1951 home has unobstructed bay views, a spacious backyard, and a suite of energy-efficient systems.

"A property like this does not come on the market often, and for the discerning buyer who values beauty, convenience, and modernity, this home is not to be missed,

Location: 8 Indian Rock Path, Berkeley, California

Price: $1,395,000

Year Built: 1951

Footprint: 2,187 square feet (five bedrooms, four baths)

Lot Size: 0.14 acres

From the Agent: "This updated home with a host of modern features incorporates the natural landscape into the property design. The siting of the home offers unobstructed views of the bay, rare for a lower foothills Berkeley home. It also features hardwood floors, extensive wood trim, concrete countertops, and a natural stone tile backsplash. The midcentury design has been substantially improved over the years with modern conveniences and highly efficient technologies. Voice-controlled European rolling shutters protect the house from excessive heat and heat pump mini-splits in several of the bedrooms offer both energy efficiency and lower utility bills, along with year-round heating and cooling. Updated ducting with four heat recovery ventilators allows fresh outside air to circulate when the windows are closed with minimal change to the indoor temperature, while a new tankless water heater provides on-demand hot water. The combination of location, style, views, size, and amenities makes 8 Indian Rock Path a rare real estate opportunity."

The renovated residence sits perched at the end of a long, paved driveway, nestled among soaring trees and thick greenery.

The renovated residence is perched at the end of a long, paved driveway, amidst tall trees, thick greenery, and an immense boulder.

Photo by Aerial Canvas

Photo by Aerial Canvas

Original wood trim wraps around the light-filled main living areas which overlook the Bay.

Original wood trim wraps the light-filled living and dining areas, which overlook the Bay.

Photo by Aerial Canvas

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