6259 Bernhard Avenue

Captivating Eco-Friendly Richmond Heights Retreat

This captivating, one-of-a-kind East Richmond Heights home is a sustainable marvel blending eco-supportive building methods, an extensive list of green features and systems, and unique, beautiful custom design, creating a natural sanctuary that integrates harmoniously with the stunning natural surroundings. Custom built in 1997, this fabulous home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across 1,553 +/- sq ft of harmonious living, designed to embrace and integrate with the surrounding natural beauty while minimizing its environmental footprint. An extensive list of green design features of this 100% electric home includes owned solar electric and hot water, Smart EV charger, grey water systems for landscaping, heat pump mini-split heating & cooling, and insulated concrete construction for maximum efficiency. This special home is the perfect fit for the homeowner with discerning style and sustainable lifestyle.

A striking, rustic exterior design entices you as you approach the home. Enter the front gate and follow the tree-shaded, beautifully landscaped garden walkway to the main entry that welcomes you into a warm, light-filled bedroom ensuite with adjacent bonus room perfect for a home office. The second-level features a modern, open-concept kitchen that flows into the living room area with beautiful wood-beamed ceilings and gleaming hardwood flooring throughout. Step through the oversized slider doors to unwind and enjoy the best of indoor/outdoor living on the private, tiled patio complete with a luxurious hot tub all enjoying unobstructed views of the hills and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. At the end of the day, retreat to your top-level primary ensuite featuring soaring ceilings, loft, and a patio deck that looks out beyond the backyard to the hills.

Conveniently located, East Richmond Heights is a beautiful neighborhood located within the well-regarded El Cerrito School District that offers a peaceful and elegant refuge while still just minutes from an array of local restaurants, shopping, and hiking in Wildcat Canyon Regional Park. Enjoy easy commute access to the City just minutes to Interstate 80 and El Cerrito Del Norte BART.

Highlights of This Home at a Glance:

• Custom-built  in 1997 using extensive green and eco-sustainable building methods and design features
• 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms across a harmonious 1,553 +/- sq ft
• Gorgeous landscaped front and back yards featuring lush greenery and mature, fruiting trees
• Open-concept, modern kitchen that flows into living room with maple hardwood flooring  and out to a private, back patio with luxurious hot tub for the best of indoor/outdoor living
• Top-level primary ensuite with patio deck and unobstructed views of the hills and Wildcat Canyon Regional Park
• 100% electric home with extensive list of green design features including:  owned solar electric and hot water, Smart EV charger, grey water system for landscaping, heat pump mini-split heating & AC, Insulated Concrete Form (Rastra) walls, and EPA-certified wood-burning fireplace
• 2008 winner of Build-it Green Home Tour people’s choice award
• Situated within the El Cerrito School District
• Premium location close to nature and hiking trails, shopping, restaurants, and entertainment, with easy commute access to the City via nearby El Cerrito Del Norte BART and I-80