Click on "Rooms" to the left to get an annotated introduction to the home.  Click on "Reports" for A History of the Home and Area, Owner Improvements, and From the Owners.

Tucked off 8th Street in its own quiet and private mew, this charming Victorian cottage packs a big punch.  Accessed down a private walk and surrounded by overflowing perennials and roses, Meyer lemon, crab apple tree, and raised beds, the exterior exudes charm.  Inside, two bedrooms, one bath and an eat-in kitchen are complemented by a back deck for relaxing.  Newer and new improvements, together with a low pest estimate provide peace of mind.  $475,000

• Close to all that 4th Street has to offer—restaurants, shops, Peet’s;
• At the heart of Berkeley’s historic core;
• Close to running trails, BART, UC-Berkeley, Bicycle Blvd., Rt. 580;
• Surrounded by a classic Berkeley garden;
• Newer roof, dual-paned windows, exterior paint; new interior paint, kitchen flooring;
• 2 BR, 1 BA, 700 sf +/-, plus loft storage/play area, eat-in kitchen, deck, storage shed with bike rack, 1 parking space.

 1924-B 8th St., in the 4th Street neighborhood of Berkeley offers:

—Relaxed Charm!  A Wedgewood stove, Douglas fir floors and ceilings, classic eat-in kitchen, cottage proportions, great garden and new interior paint by Scout make this home worthy of a Cottage Living cover.  The home and others on this and surrounding blocks form the core of Berkeley’s historic roots as Jacob’s Landing.

—Enjoy your Privacy:  Hidden in the interior of the block among several other Victorian cottages, this home is a tranquil retreat.  Whether inside this historic home, relaxing outside amid the garden, or walking through the private common area in the center of the block, you can enjoy your privacy.

—Classic Berkeley Garden:  The well-kept garden sports perennials, a Meyer lemon brimming with fruit, crab apple tree ready to bloom, raised beds in the rear, and a good-sized deck from which to enjoy it all.

—Fabulous Location:  Just blocks from 4th Street shops and restaurants, enjoy weekend strolls to Peets, Bette’s Oceanview Diner, Café Rouge, and the Marina. 

—Easy Commutes:  BART is a few blocks away; UC-Berkeley is up the bicycle boulevard; Rt. 580 is a short distance away.  Relax on the rear deck with an extra cup of coffee because your commute is so short!

—Peace of Mind:  Newer roof and exterior paint; new sewer lateral, interior paint and kitchen flooring; low pest report; McComas home inspection; and home warranty provide peace of mind.

Open:  Saturday and Sunday, March 1st and 2nd, 2-4:30 pm

(with muffins made with lemons from the garden)

Sunday, March 9th, 2-4:30 pm

Photos, History of the Home: 

www.GreatOceanviewCottage.Com