3000 Acton St.

What was originally a traditional Craftsman open front porch is now enclosed, creating a versatile interior room while acting as a transition to the rest of the home. The handsome front door connects the porch to a living room featuring a vintage oak floor, built-in bookcases on either side of a traditional Craftsman brick fireplace, and picture windows offering a view of the front yard. The spacious open kitchen/dining room combination was beautifully remodeled with a contemporary lifestyle in mind, and is undoubtedly the heart of the home. Separated by a long breakfast bar, the dining area includes plenty of bookcases and kitchen storage, an oak floor, and windows that open to the front porch, while the thoughtfully designed kitchen has a contemporary design while respecting the age and aesthetics of the original home.

One of the home’s two bedrooms is on the main level next to the kitchen, and the primary bedroom is situated on an upstairs split level. Both bedrooms have stylish light fixtures, oak floors, dual-pane windows, and closets with custom shelving systems, while the primary bedroom also features vintage wainscot wall panels and attractive crown molding. The bathroom sits on the main level, and features an elegant clawfoot tub. Stairs from the kitchen lead to a finished lower level bonus area that has a door leading to the backyard patio, detached garage, and expansive backyard.

One of the many special features of this home is the exceptionally large, deep lot around which the present owners installed a six-foot redwood fence, ensuring privacy while creating an oasis-like retreat with professional landscaping and hardscaping, and includes fruiting mulberry, persimmon, lime, fig and apricot trees. A delight for gardeners, or simply enjoying Berkeley’s consistently lovely weather, the size of the lot makes it ideal for adding an ADU for multi-generational living or generating income.

Located just blocks to Berkeley Bowl West, San Pablo Park’s playground, sports fields ​ and Community Center, and the many cafes, restaurants and shopping on San Pablo and Sacramento avenues, this South Berkeley jewel also offers easy access to I-580/I-80 freeways, ACTransit and Ashby BART. Exceptional!