90 Poplar St, Berkeley, CA 94708

If walls could talk, this Storybook charmer would whisper, “As you wish.” This is a house that serves its occupants up a heaping helping, with a cobbled brick chimney, decorative timbering, and Juliet balcony, whimsy and magic bring the romance. Once inside, hand-hewn beams, random plank wood floors, dramatic archways, and original hammered light fixtures are gifts that keep on giving. The living room is a showstopper, with a wood cathedral ceiling, clinker brick fireplace, and large picture window. This room can cradle a crowd with charisma to boot. The dining room peers into the front courtyard and mysteriously feels candle-lit all day. The large kitchen extends graciously into the adjoining breakfast room. The bedrooms are generously proportioned. And the lower level provides lots of extra space, carving out another bedroom, bath, living area, office nook, eating area and kitchen. An almost level back garden completes this romance.