Own a big slice of paradise: a light-filled home with filtered views of the Bay in a sylvan spot in the Berkeley hills! The property is being sold with the adjoining parcel, ensuring ultimate privacy and future flexibility. Together the two lots total 17,004 sf. Updates include modern foundation, retrofitting, wiring, sparkling eat-in-kitchen, fresh paint inside/out, cool shed near the fenced veggie garden. The living room has big west-facing windows, a fireplace, and fir floors. The original sleeping porch is bound to become a favorite retreat. There are 3 bedrooms with large closets, a full bath, and laundry on the lower level. Bonus: owner has preliminary plans by award-winning local architecture firm, Sogno Design, for an extensive remodel that would result in a 3br/2ba or 4br/2ba home + 2br/1ba ADU.* Enjoy proximity to UC Berkeley, Codornices, Rose Garden and Tilden Park. Shop and dine in the famed Gourmet district and other North Berkeley favorites just down the hill. *Buyer is advised to conduct their own investigation with appropriate professionals and verify with the city prior to proceeding with the purchase, and to rely solely on their own investigation.