Escape from it all in this sophisticated 3BD/2.5BA Kensington home, marrying the ease of modern amenities with the unparalleled beauty of the East Bay hills. On a peaceful cul-de-sac, this 1738 SQFT home welcomes you with a floating staircase to the living room featuring glass railings, picture window, fireplace, bookshelves, and gorgeous hardwood floors that span the home. In the adjoining open dining area, friends and family can gather while you cook in the well-appointed kitchen. Tuck in for movie night in the sunken additional family room. Leave the french doors open to enjoy seamless indoor/outdoor living. A backyard oasis offers choices: relax in the hot tub or outdoor shower, dine on the patio, or garden in the terraced orchard highlighting 13 different fruits including apples, apricots, cherries and olives. A private gate provides quick access to Wildcat Canyon and Tilden Park. Back inside on the upper level, find a primary suite with a chic full bath and custom walk-in closet, two additional sunny bedrooms, a hall bath, and laundry room. An oversized 2-car garage and many thoughtful upgrades complete this gem of a home. Discover Tilden's trails, picnic areas, and Lake Anza nearby, plus Kensington's farmers market, dining, and the best of Berkeley moments away.