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46 Highgate Rd

Kensington CA, 94707

$2,022,000


$889.96 per sqft

Sold

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,272 sqft

Residential

Built in 1954

Tucked away in the serene hills of Kensington, this cherished estate was designed by esteemed East Bay architect, Roger Lee, and was once his personal residence. Features a 3-bed/ 2-bath home plus separate studio ADU showcasing Lee's elegant mid-century modern aesthetics with a focus on clean lines and bringing the natural surroundings indoors. Desirable split-level floorplan w/ striking formal entry, stone tiles, an abundance of natural light, walls of glass, and an extensive use of built-in shelves and cabinetry. Open layout with multiple rooms to sit, gather, and enjoy the SF bay & bridge views. Charming ADU w/kitchen, full bath, fireplace + laundry. Asian-inspired gardens filled w/lush maple trees, plus a private hot tub retreat with multiple patios on nearly 17,000 square foot lot offering privacy & room to spread out. A long driveway w/carport, multiple parking spots, several storage rooms & a gardening shed complete this special home. Located in sought-after Kensington with great schools, walking paths & hiking trails, Tilden Park amenities, plus quaint Village shops nearby. Near Solano Ave shops & dining, U.C. Berkeley campus, downtown Berkeley, and much more! Easy commute with BART stations, AC Transit & freeways just mins away!

41074258

MLS ID

September 24, 2024

Listed

December 13, 2024

Updated

Map

46 Highgate Rd
Kensington CA, 94707

Interior Features

Bedrooms

4


Total Bathrooms

3


Full Bathrooms

3


Interior Features

Bonus/Plus Room, Den, Dining Area, Office, Storage, Study, Utility Room, Tile Counters, Pantry


Appliances

Dishwasher, Double Oven, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Tankless Water Heater


Laundry Description

Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Electric, In Kitchen, Sink


Floor Description

Carpet, Engineered Wood, Laminate, Tile


Fireplace

Yes


Fireplace Description

Insert, Free Standing, Gas, Living Room, Other


Cooling

No


Cooling Description

None


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Radiant

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

0.39 Acres


Exterior Features

Backyard, Garden, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Back, Terraced Back, Terraced Up, Carport Awning, Landscape Back


Lot Features

Sloped Down, Front Yard, Landscape Front, Landscape Back


Architectual Style

Mid Century Modern


Sewer

Public Sewer

Other Property Details

Area Name

Kensington


Garage

No


Parking

Carport - 2 Or More, Covered, Off Street, Parking Spaces, Guest, Parking Lot, Uncovered Parking Space


Parking Total

5


View

Yes


View Description

Bay, Trees/Woods, Bridges


County

Contra Costa


Water Source

Public


Pool

No


Pool Features

Spa

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

10/29/2024

Sold

$2,022,000

10/9/2024

Pending

Listed by Patricia Palma with Golden Gate Sothebys International Realty
Listing Contact: 415-305-6726 

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