85 Gravatt Dr, Berkeley, CA 94705

WINDOWS TO THE WORLD! Enjoy 270-degree 4-bridge SF BAY VIEWS. This 5-bedroom Modern Mediterranean is located on a corner lot at the end of a cul de sac, offering luxury, privacy and unrivaled views. As you step through the front door, windows and skylights bathe the home in sunlight. The main living level provides an expansive, dramatic backdrop for inspired living and entertaining. Glass doors open to a brilliantly sunny limestone-tiled deck with views spanning the Bay. The interior open space has been thoughtfully remodeled to complement and update the Mediterranean style of the home. At the center is the gourmet eat-in kitchen with striking burled-walnut kitchen cabinets and blue-toned quartzite counters with waterfall edges. Adjacent is a private formal dining room. A stylish family room with blue painted built-ins looks out to the Bay Bridge and north to Mt Tam. Across the space, the living room with a gas fireplace and Venetian plaster bench. faces the hills, the Port of Oakland and beyond. Handsome white oak flooring, wrought iron banisters and matching sconces connect this level with the two levels below. Descending down one floor, find the grand primary ensuite. From the limestone-tiled viewing deck all the landmarks of the SF Bay are arrayed before you. Relax in the sitting area with gas fireplace with Venetian plaster surround and custom-designed walk-in closet. The spacious bathroom includes a marble-tiled shower, freestanding stone tub and double vanity with marble counter. All of it faces the shimmering water. Adjacent is a bedroom with a separate bath. The lower level has three more bedrooms, and a sitting area -- all carpeted, two full baths, and a laundry room. Glass doors from sitting room and bedrooms open to a large outdoor area with a terraced patio and grilling area. The gardens have lush plantings, a fountain and three levels of raised beds for vegetables. On the street level, the two-car garage has two separate garage doors. There's also ample driveway parking. Other amenities include: EV Charging, AC, security cameras and Nest doorbell and thermostat. The home feels like a sanctuary above it all. Yet it is just minutes to the Claremont Hotel, Elmwood, Rockridge and UC Berkeley. Nearby are walking trails in Garber Park and Claremont Canyon. 85 Gravatt offers the best of Bay Area living.