Light-filled, spacious, and elegant describe this North Berkeley home on an oversized beautifully landscaped lot. On gentle Spruce Street, a favorite for bicyclists and neighborhood walks, the home is set back from the street w/garden paths, Maple trees & Mediterranean plantings. An arched entry invites you to the grand living room: filtered Bay + GG views, windows on 3 sides, fireplace, garden views. West facing dining room connects to tastefully designed kitchen, lots of counters, 2nd prep sink. Breakfast nook leads to the backyard patio via French doors. Private backyard for picnics bordered by greenery + rock walls. Main level has guest bath. Second level: primary bedroom with en suite,SF+Bay views, 2 closets; other front bedroom has panoramic views; 3rd bedroom and 2nd bath. Arch. features: hardwood floors, reading nook, multi-pane windows, sconce lighting. Extra storage in the basement. Steps to AC transit, charming Berkeley hills pathways to Solano Ave or Tilden.