8001 Terrace Dr

A WOW in every way & a must-see in person! Entertainer's Dream home with luxury living inside and out! Located in this enchanting neighborhood in the hills of El Cerrito, you will find that this truly is one that requires a personal viewing experience of the home and 1-of-a kind serene, garden oasis! A+ curb appeal from the start!

From the street level, walk down the steps to a gate that welcomes you to amazing front patio spaces with fountain, entertaining areas, and colorful/mature plantings. Upon entering this fully renovated home envisioned by the sellers, you will feel the level of attention to detail and the warm energy this masterpiece exudes. The main floor consists of a living room attached to the dining room with kitchen adjoining (stupendous views from dining and kitchen). There are also 2 bedrooms on the main floor (1 that is used as a den) and a full bathroom.

Walk downstairs and you will find 2 other bedrooms (one is used as a sitting/conversation area) another full bathroom, and office/flexible space between. Hardwood floors throughout, double pane windows, newer roof/systems, and high-end finishes/appliances everywhere! 

Venture to the expansive outdoor space (approx.. 9,000 sq. ft), and the terracing lot (i.e. Terrace Drive address!) majestically offers you multi-level deck spaces (1 with a jacuzzi spa) for great entertaining, a structure that was added as an artist’s studio, and a number of sheds that allow for ample storage. The garden features an abundance of fruit trees (lemon, apple, peach, lime, plum, etc.), breathtaking Palm and Yucca Trees, flowering plants, wisteria, running stream, enchanting bridges, and friends of nature including hummingbirds and an adorable squirrel who comes for afternoon treats.

There is a carport at street level that accommodates 2 car parking and an EV charger. Close to freeways, BART, Ferry access from Pt. Richmond, neighborhood amenities, & on a quiet street in a hillside area. See additional information on the website. Don’t let this one get away!

Highlights of the Home:

• Click on the Documents section of this website to read a beautiful summary of the Sellers' history in the home and previous history
• 4 bedrooms; 2 bathrooms on 2 levels- Full exquisite renovation in the past 10 years
• Huge and breathtaking terraced garden oasis with an abundance of fruit trees, natural stream, mature plantings, views, privacy- you have to see all of the natural glory in person to believe it!
• Multiple entertaining spaces in the back yard space- including multi-tiered decks off the back of the house and other spaces within the vast garden areas
• Structure built in the garden space that has been used as an artist's studio- many other alternative options (Home gym/spa-yoga retreat? Additional office area withing the midst of the gorgeous nature?... the possibilities are endless!)
• Great floor plan on both levels (sellers designed it specifically for how they live- one bedroom on the main level is used as a home den/entertainment area; another bedroom on the lower level w/ en suite bath is used as a seating/conversation area adjacent to a closet/storage area used as a wine cellar.
• Living/Dining/Kitchen are attached rooms and flow together- dining room and kitchen look out to the garden and Bay views
• Beautiful hardwood floors throughout
• Home was completely renovated after sellers purchased 10 years ago
• Wood burning fireplace in living room- working condition unknown
• Double pane windows throughout
• Stackable Washer/dryer in lower level 4th bedroom area
• Location! Stunning neighborhood in the El Cerrito Hills- amazing!
• About a 30 minute drive to SF, and great public transportation options with BART and the Pt. Richmond Ferry
• Close to amazing neighborhood amenities in El Cerrito and Berkeley
• Age of property: 1925 (per tax records); Happy 100th Anniversary!
• Carport was built at the street level that accomodates 2 cars
• 1,740 Square Feet  in the interior living space (per tax records); Does not include the studio in the garden or all of the decks and entertaining spaces in the glorious exterior areas
• 8,928 square foot lot per tax record
• Full disclosure package available with general home, roof and structural pest inspections included
• Truly a one-of-a kind property in every single way!

Offer date to be determined after the first weekend of open houses.

Easy to show by private appointment requests or come by to take a look during our scheduled open house times.