Have you been searching for months for a 1,500+ square foot home with a great soul in Berkeley, but unable to find anything sub-$1m? If so, this is finally your lucky weekend! This Spanish-Mediterranean Revival-inspired home complete with red tile roof accents & wonderful wrought-iron entry gates has a soul and curb appeal that will likely excite you & impress your friends. The main-floor interior spaces have soaring ceilings. There is a lot of versatility in the space. From the second story loft area, you have mountain views and a bit of a lake view too. There are several wonderful outdoor living spaces on the south-side deck and the charming back yard with a softly-gurgling water feature. Here on the north side of I-70, which is still very much a part of Berkeley, you have much better architecture than the blocks just south of I-70; there is ample parking; and, you're still just a few minutes walking distance to all that's hot on Tennyson with 48+ bars & restaurants within 11 blocks. Its about a two minute walk to the Willis Case Golf Course and the same to Berkeley Lake Park, which has one of the City's best dog parks. Being so close to the golf course causes this part of the neighborhood to be cooler in the summertime. This side of I-70 is often on the up-wind side reducing the traffic noise which is very rarely heard inside the house AND the current construction of a new sound wall will reduce that noise significantly. The front room would work incredibly well for someone who works from home - although that also makes a wonderful fourth bedroom.