1225 Ward is the ultimate fusion of 1920s charm and modern upgrades and design, with its crisp white walls, vintage fireplace tiles and hearth, hardwood and Douglas fir floors, and updated minimalist yet highly functioning kitchen. The owners worked with their architect to create a modernized open concept space, moving the kitchen from its former front bedroom location to combine it with the living and dining room, which allows natural light to radiate through the main living space. The 3 bedrooms** are nicely arranged in the rear wing of the home, which also offers a great separation of space. The modernist updated bathrooms have designer tiles and Mid-century vibes and finishes. During the owners’ 11-year stewardship, the house was gutted and transformed to create a modern flow while keeping its vintage essence which includes the original wood siding. Approximately half of the foundation was replaced, with seismic retrofitting, the walls were taken to the studs and the house was rebuilt with new wiring and plumbing. The 510 ft.² (per floor plan) finished basement* with 7’5” tall ceiling height has nice light, and was a place where Juliette's creative juices could flow while she crafted beautiful ceramic pottery. (The adjacent crawl space with tremendous storage has a 240 V outlet for the kiln). The front and backyard were thoughtfully hardscaped and landscaped to create a private front patio and backyard with built-in benches, and a play structure; both yards are surrounded by lush perennials.  

Malte and Juliette will miss their radiant sunroom that greets you into the interior, the place where many cups of freshly brewed coffee and sunset aperitifs were sipped. They will miss entertaining in the garden while watching their girls, Stella and Chloe play, being across the street from the park and biking to Berkeley Bowl, and their neighbors, with whom they had close relationships, who made this magical and feel like home!

• Built in 1923
• 1,366 square feet per measured floor plan, 1,310 square feet per public record, plus an additional finished basement* with a 510 ft.² and 7.5 ft. ceiling height per measured floor plan
• 3,500 square foot lot per public record
• 3 bedrooms**
• 2 updated bathrooms 
• Updated kitchen with sublime countertop space, water filtration system,  quartz countertops, Kitchen-Aid refrigerator, Bertazzoni cooktop, Whirlpool oven and Bosch dishwasher
• Gutted to the studs with replaced electrical, plumbing and partially replaced foundation
• Sunny backyard with built-in benches and play structure
• Sewer lateral compliant
• Lots of storage space
• 89 - WalkScore®
• 90 - BikeScore™

*Neither seller nor listing agent has investigated or verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information nor that these spaces are or may be made into legally habitable spaces. Buyer must conduct their own investigation with the city and appropriate professionals and rely solely on that investigation. **Bedroom count published differs from the public record. Buyer to investigate with the city. Neither seller nor listing agent has verified the accuracy of any of these sources of information.