111 Tamalpais Rd

Near Cedar and Euclid, just above the Rose Garden. 3 bedrooms/2.5 bathrooms. Furnished with some flexibility. For over seven decades this gem was the home of one of Berkeley's most distinguished Nobel laureates, Ernest Lawrence, of Lawrence Livermore Labs, and family - with frequent visits by friend and colleague fellow famed physicist Oppenheimer. We modernized the house while painstakingly retaining its original character and thoroughly enjoyed living in this spacious sun-drenched home for many years. You too will enjoy everything this amazing space has to offer, from the domed great room ceiling to the huge rooftop patio; from the decks to the mature greenery of the stately magnolia, cedar and oak trees; from the privacy of sylvan surroundings to twinkling San Francisco city lights; from its interior to its exterior art; from its many outdoor entertaining areas to every spectacular sunset. Watching the fog roll in and out, walking past deer and waking up to the chirping of birds are an everyday affair here. Nestled in the Berkeley hills, in a historic neighborhood established by the visionary Hillside Club, this safe and tranquil spot is close to LBL, Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley and downtown Berkeley. It is located just above Codornices Creek Park, the Berkeley Rose Garden and Tennis Courts on Euclid Avenue and Chez Panisse, with the Cheese Board Collective and the Gourmet Ghetto close by. Tilden and Wildcat Canyon parks are within walking distance. A car is no necessity here. Walk, bike, Uber/Lyft, use the bus to Berkeley downtown BART or take the transbay bus to San Francisco. It's a great school district too! LAYOUT: Entry level: Foyer, Great Room with fireplace; large west facing deck, guest bathroom, coat closet , eat-in kitchen (the kitchen is a chef's delight with all Viking professional stainless steel appliances- a double oven with a high BTU, 6 burner gas stove with all the bells and whistles (a griddle, a hood with lights, fan and warming lamps), a silent dishwasher and a side by side freezer-refrigerator. Upstairs: 3 bedrooms, a study, 2 bathrooms, lots of closets, rooftop patio, private laundry area. Downstairs: The in-law below is separately rented. Lease term: Prefer 1 year but will consider a shorter term for the right fit. Bedrooms: 3+ The plus room is suitable for use as a den or as an office or for a twin bed. Baths: 2.5 - one has both a tub as well as a walk-in shower Parking: Area H street parking (approx $70/year) Heat: Forced air gas with two temperature zoning areas. No need to start or stop utilities flat rate is additional $490 Tenant gets their own bins, internet and cable TV: Laundry: In house (private) Pets: Considered on a case by case basis with an additional fee. Windows: Custom drapes Fireplaces: 2 gorgeous decorative fireplaces, one in the great room and one outdoors, on the upper patio Floors: Hardwood throughout except for tiled floors in bathrooms and kitchen Views: Spectacular west facing property Smoking: No smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes or drug use permitted anywhere on the property Furnishings: Furnished, but with potential flexibility It would be nice if you could tell us a bit about yourself, who will be living with you, the reason for your move, pets, ideal length of stay / term, move in dates, etc. Thank you for your interest!