From the outside, this cozy English cottage in Upper Rockridge looks quaint, but its outer charms give way to an interior full of modern farmhouse conveniences and matching aesthetics.

Escape from the hustle and bustle where windows with views, a wrap-around deck, and a sense of space rule.

A major redo turns a languishing, forgotten Berkeley property into a desirable gem.

The restored Victorian character and eye-catching period touches mesh well with modern amenities in this Queen Anne charmer.

The views from the home can’t be beat, unless you’re dangling from a drone. You can see to Angel Island, Alcatraz, the Golden Gate, and, on a clear day, beyond. But the inside views are just as tempting.