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Key Details
Sold Price $2,150,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,550 sqft
Price per Sqft $843
Subdivision Lower Kensington
MLS Listing ID 40940963
Sold Date 04/06/21
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1941
Lot Size 7,526 Sqft
Acres 0.17
Property Description
Truly a romantic home! 1st time on the market, offered for sale by the second long term owners. Designed by 'Mrs. Katherine Murphy' as her ideal residence. c.1940. Mrs. Murphy's plans and notes are detailed and meticulous down to the minute details. The blue prints list her husbands name-Elwood, but it was her design. Surprisingly modern, with clean lines and spacious proportions. An architecturally inspiring design, built around a private interior court yard. This residence has an elegant private feel. An abundance of windows surround the public rooms and principal retreat, taking advantage of the natural light, Bay view and the outlook to an extraordinary expansive garden. Garden level is a workshop/artists studio. Meander through the garden to the stone surround with a sweet camp fire area. Fabulous location, near parks, awarded Hilltop School and blocks to public transportation. Kensington is a sophisticated small community, minutes to San Francisco and neighboring Berkeley.
Location
State CA
County Contra Costa
Area Kensington
Interior
Interior Features Workshop, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen, Updated Kitchen
Heating Forced Air
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Window Coverings
Appliance Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
Laundry Laundry Closet
Exterior
Exterior Feature Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Terraced Down, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private Entrance
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool None
Utilities Available All Public Utilities, Individual Gas Meter
Parking Type Attached, Int Access From Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
Private Pool false
Building
Lot Description Premium Lot
Story 2
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Custom
Level or Stories Two Story
New Construction Yes
Schools
School District West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100
Others
Tax ID 5720210045
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