Presented by Alex Michas & Rick Richetta
4 BEDS | 3 BATHS
2,690 SQ.FT. LIVING AREA | 0.41 ACRES
Hidden behind mature hedges on a nearly 20,000-square-foot street-to-street parcel, the home reveals itself gradually. Sweeping views stretch across Tilden Park, while birdsong and remarkable quiet create a sense of peaceful seclusion.
The grounds have matured over generations. A century-old giant sequoia, stately beech, and magnificent Deodar cedar anchor the property, their towering canopies creating an extraordinary sense of permanence. Below, a broad brick terrace invites long outdoor dinners and easy entertaining, overlooking the lawn where generations of neighborhood children have played on the beloved wide turf slide while parents gathered on the patio above.
The architecture is timeless and enjoying a well-deserved revival. Open the front door and the house feels immediately familiar. The warmth and romance of the English countryside blend effortlessly with generous windows, natural materials, and a seamless connection to the outdoors. The result feels as relevant today as ever.
Its sprawling single-level floor plan is both inviting and highly livable. Rooms flow naturally from one to the next, equally suited for everyday living and gracious entertaining. A fourth bedroom and adjoining bath are thoughtfully positioned apart from the main living spaces, offering flexibility for guests, extended family, or a private suite.
Inside, old-growth redwood paneling has developed a rich warmth, complemented by vintage brass hardware and beautifully preserved architectural details. Throughout the home, exceptional craftsmanship and enduring materials create an atmosphere of authenticity that is increasingly rare.
Just moments away, the Woodmont Neighborhood Swim Club offers one of the Berkeley Hills' most treasured traditions: a place where neighbors gather, children spend long summer days by the pool, and community still feels wonderfully personal.
Few homes offer this combination of privacy, sweeping views, and extraordinary grounds. Nearly half an acre of mature landscape creates the feeling of a private park, just minutes from the cultural heart of Berkeley. More than a home in the Berkeley Hills, this is a property deeply rooted in its landscape, where timeless architecture, magnificent trees, and exceptional tranquility come together in rare harmony.
For nearly half a century, this has been far more than an address. It has been the place where our family grew, friendships were made, and so many of life's happiest moments unfolded.
My journey here began in 1979 when I was married in the backyard beneath the trees. Soon afterward, my six-year-old daughter and I moved into the home. I never imagined then that I would spend the next 47 years here, watching both my family and this beautiful property grow together.
At the time, the upper level was a separate rental. As our family grew, so did the house. We added a primary bedroom and bath, later expanded the kitchen and dining room, and thoughtfully made the home our own. Every change was made with family in mind.
Some of my favorite memories were created outdoors. We planted many of the hedges, flowers, and trees that now surround the property and watched them mature over the years. The backyard became the heart of our home, where birthdays were celebrated, games of catch stretched into the evening, children rolled down the hill laughing, and countless afternoons were simply spent together.
The neighborhood has always been one of Woodmont's greatest treasures. Its quiet streets, towering trees, and wonderful neighbors created a sense of peace that is increasingly hard to find. Many of those neighbors became lifelong friends.
This home has a warmth and character that visitors often commented on. Whether it was a cozy winter evening or a summer afternoon with the doors open to the patio, it always felt welcoming. I will especially miss sitting on the back patio, watching the full moon rise over the hills or the morning light filter through the trees. After all these years, those views never lost their magic.
Leaving after so many years is not easy, but it brings me great comfort knowing another family will begin their own story here. My hope is that this home brings you the same joy, laughter, and love that it brought to ours.
Thank you for taking the time to visit our home. I hope that as you walk through it, you can feel even a small part of the happiness that has filled these rooms for nearly fifty years.
With warmest wishes,
Rosemary
Berkeley Hills is classic East Bay: big sky, sweeping Bay views, and a canopy of trees that makes the whole neighborhood feel elevated, literally and visually. It’s one of the most desirable settings in the region, offering a rare blend of privacy, natural beauty, and architectural presence.
The homes here are as compelling as the landscape. You’ll find an impressive range of styles, Craftsman bungalows, ranch homes, Spanish farmhouses, Italian-inspired villas, and Tudor manors, often on streets that feel quietly cinematic. Areas around Southampton Avenue are especially rich in period revival architecture, and the hills carry real architectural pedigree overall, with contributions from celebrated names like Bernard Maybeck, Julia Morgan, and John Galen Howard. The result is a neighborhood that feels established, intentional, and built to last.
