The Berkeley Hills
When we take new clients on tours of the Berkeley neighborhoods, many clients are so surprised by the beauty of the Berkeley Hills. “It’s so green!” they exclaim. There are wide tree-lined streets, as well as tiny paths made for only one car. There are houses on the sides of steep cliffs or on the side of Tilden Regional Parks, there are houses behind houses, and there are houses hidden behind stone, brick, wood, or steel fences. There are several very unusual parks to see, including Indian Rock, John Hinkle Park, Codornices Park, the Berkeley Rose Garden, and the incomparable Tilden Regional Park.
What about the views? We always say that a view adds an incredible value to any property. Imagine standing on a deck in the Berkeley hills and gazing at a 180 degree view of the San Francisco Bay, including the San Francisco Skyline, the Golden Gate Bridge, and the idyllic Marin County cities of Sausalito and Tiburon. Imagine watching the sun or the moon set above the Golden Gate Bridge, or watching the sunset explode into colors of lavender, coral and red. We live in a house with a view, and can tell you that every day is another remarkable view.
Our clients are surprised when we tell them that the hills are great walking neighborhoods! There is an intricate system of paths throughout the city, and in the Hills, these paths offer wonderful shortcuts. Please visit the Berkeley Path Wanderer’s Associations’ website @ www.berkeleypaths.org for more information!
