Brown Shingle Contemporary in Private Paradise Sophisticated 3-bedroom, 2-bath with stunning gardens. This gorgeous custom home was built in 1984 by the current owners with wide redwood eaves and cedar shingle cladding inspired by the First Bay Tradition homes. In a rustic upslope setting, it offers a private paradise of luxuriously airy interior spaces and artistic landscape design of native and drought resistant plants, flowering terraced gardens, pathways with inlaid mosaic designs, trees, patios, shady and sunny seating areas, park views, and even a fish pond.Totally fenced, the property’s entrance is graced by a beautiful wrought-iron gate and a very handsome doorway. This one-of-a-kind beautiful property is on a tranquil street just a few minutes to the El Cerrito del Norte BART station, shops, grocery stores, fine restaurants, I-80, and just feet to Alvarado Park and the miles of hiking and biking trails of Wildcat Canyon Park.