North Berkeley Mediterranean with lush yards

This North Berkeley Mediterranean-style home has been updated by its current owners. A stone stairway with a wrought-iron railing leads up through a landscaped, tree-filled front yard to an arched doorway.

The foyer reveals a staircase and a formal dining room with a partial view of the bay. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, tall vaulted ceilings and French doors with a wrought iron gate to the garden.

The kitchen, updated with Corian countertops, has a casual eating area and also leads out to the garden. The home’s main level features a bedroom and one full bathroom with a basketweave tile design. Upstairs, there are three more large bedrooms, one featuring a balcony.

The second full bathroom is down the hall. The finished basement has a separate entrance and is currently being used as an office. Hardwood floors fill the main living areas, and the property includes a one-car garage. Nearly all the windows have been replaced with double-paned glass and wooden frames.

from sfgate.com