1200 Westview Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705

Straight out of a Tuscan hillside village, this 5+ bedroom, 3.5-bath Mediterranean retreat brings old-world warmth and character to the Claremont Hills. Creamy smooth stucco, a terracotta tile roof, and patinated metal detailing give the home an established sense of place, complemented by lush valley and Bay views. The level-in entry opens to a dramatic vaulted foyer with terracotta floors. Off the central hall, glass-paned French doors open to reveal versatile main living spaces that easily flow together for entertaining or close for quiet intimacy. The living room features a vaulted ceiling, wood-burning fireplace, and an acoustically designed entertaining space with custom built-in window seating and cabinetry. The adjacent formal dining room, with a handsome, verdant-stained box-beam ceiling and French doors, leads to a spacious patio for lounging and taking in the views. The kitchen is built to feed a crowd with an industrial range, dual sinks, counter seating, driveway-level...