About this build.
This detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in Berkeley, in Alameda County, California, is a freestanding 743-square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bathroom home built by Burton Builders in 2024. Set on a compact backyard lot, it wears a soft sage-green stucco exterior with white-trimmed windows and a warm wood Craftsman-style front door. A rooftop solar array makes the home energy-efficient from day one.
Inside, warm reddish-brown hardwood floors run through an open living and kitchen area filled with natural light. The bright white kitchen pairs white shaker cabinetry and quartz counters with playful character — hand-painted Talavera-style accent tiles, a garden window over the sink, and stained-glass pendant lights — alongside full stainless appliances. A ductless mini-split keeps things comfortable, and the bathroom features a glass-enclosed tile shower with a blue mosaic floor and a wood vanity, rounding out a characterful, move-in-ready home.
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