Walk to Chez Panisse

It's one of a number of Craftsman homes near the center of the North Berkeley universe known as the Gourmet Ghetto..  Actually you might call 1727 Cedar a craftsman's Craftsman. 

You'll notice the elephantine columns as you walk up to the front porch and the large Bay window looking out onto Edith Street.    Inside, Craftsman details abound with mullioned windows, original built ins and hardwood floors throughout.  Light streams into the living room through the large Bay window, all centered around the period fireplace.  That opens to the large dining room with wainscoting and its own built-ins.  In keeping with the Craftsman layout , the dining room opens to a large kitchen , a "gathering" kitchen  ... a great place for friends and families of all definitions to come together.  This is Berkeley after all.  Now it's been artfully brought into the 2025 era with new quartz countertops, new LG appliances, an island to gather round and an eat-in nook that looks out on the large entertainment deck.  French doors open onto the TREX deck where get-togethers can continue.  And for private time, there's a pocket garden off the deck with hand painted mural by a Berkeley artist ... perfect for morning coffee.  

In the private wing of the home, the light filled Main Bedroom looks out on the garden while the two other bedrooms overlook the greenery surrounding the home.  An updated full bath lies between them.  And for those wishing to be their own "craftsman", there's an extra large garage with room for more than a car, ready to go as a workshop, office or for letting imaginations go.    At the corner of Edith and Cedar, 1727 Cedar is about 7 blocks to Chez Panisse, 6 blocks to North Berkeley BART, and 7 blocks to downtown Berkeley.  So whether you walk or ride a bike, the Berkeley universe is at your feet.

What makes it special

  •  Marvin dual and triple pane windows throughout
  • Large updated kitchen 
  • New LG range, refrigerator and dishwasher
  • Quartz countertops
  • Hardwood floors throughout except kitchen, bath
  • New vinyl plank floor in kitchen
  • Large TREX entertainment deck
  • Updated electrical
  • Sewer compliant
  • Seismic upgrade
  • Large updated garage



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The gourmet ghetto neighborhood

This popular Berkley neighborhood is known by at least a few names including Gourmet Gulch, North Shattuck and Gourmet Ghetto. Located about a half mile  north of Downtown Berkley, Gourmet Ghetto is often considered the birthplace and epicenter of California Cuisine. The homes in the Gourmet Ghetto range from well-preserved Victorian-style homes to bungalows and meticulously preserved Craftsmans. In fact, the eclectic mix of real estate in the Gourmet Ghetto garners so much attention, the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association conducts regular neighborhood tours in the area. Thanks to the nearby BART Station and central shopping district, the Gourmet Ghetto is one of the most walkable neighborhoods in Berkeley.

Everything from Oakland to the bustling Downtown San Francisco area is less than a half hour commute from Gourmet Ghetto. Oakland Medical Center is less than 20 minutes from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station and residents can be at Google’s headquarters in less than 45 minutes. UC Berkeley is just a mile away, making Gourmet Ghetto a great place for students, faculty, and staff to call home.

Live Oak Park, located near Shattuck Avenue between Eunice and Rose Streets, is ideal for everything from morning walks to outdoor sports and a plethora of other events. Amenities include basketball courts, a volleyball court, lighted tennis courts, picnic areas, and an open-air theater which hosts children’s plays and Shakespearean productions. Just east of Live Oak Park is the Berkeley Art Center which proudly displays a variety of exhibits, art openings, and lectures.

Alice Kahn first used the phrase “Gourmet Ghetto” over 40 years ago. The strip of Shattuck Avenue between Cedar and Vine streets is anchored by Alice Waters’ world-famous Chez Panisse Restaurant & Café, The Cheese Board Collective, and the original Peet’s Coffee & Tea. Each of these restaurants have been icons in the neighborhood for decades and there’s no sign of them slowing down anytime soon. Simply put, the area is a laid-back mecca for those who want to eat, drink, and live well.

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