North of University/Foothills

North of the renowned Berkeley University and west of Downtown is a vibrant area rich with restaurants and boutique food shops, lovingly rebranded the “Gourmet Ghetto” to honor this abundance. It has historically drawn academics due to its proximity to the University. Homes here embrace an enchanting mix of several grand architectural styles, many of which are concentrated in the beautiful Rose Walk enclave: the Mission Revival homes of Maybeck, who designed SF’s Palace of Fine Arts; the beautiful and eclectic homes of Henry H. Gutterson; and the Craftsmans of John Hudson Thomas and Julia Morgan, who is best known for her work on Hearst Castle and Mills College in the Oakland foothills.