392 Coventry Rd

Beautifully designed, light filled 730 sq. ft., very large newly built 1 BR in-law, near border of Berkeley/Kensington. The bedroom is about 12 feet x 17 feet. The unit overlooks the backyard and surrounding wooded hillside with windows on three sides. This elegantly designed space has a contemporary architectural style with high ceiling, it's unfurnished, and it's the first level to a 2-story family home. The entrance is through the backyard French door, with 2 steps between street level and the backyard. This space is uniquely situated in walking distance of urban offerings providing beauty, light, serenity and easy access to public transportation. Perfect for couples and telecommuters. This space was designed with intention and attention to details. We are looking for someone who will enjoy and care for this space, has a healthy lifestyle, is considerate of others and values this community A deposit of $1,000, and first and last month rents are required. One year lease. Tenant pays $200/mo ($300/mo for two) to cover electric, gas, water/sewer, garbage/recycling and wifi service. Please email us with your phone number and a few lines about yourself, your work or studies, interests and credit rating for arranging a viewing time. FEATURES: - Open floor plan, high ceilings and architectural lighting - Very large bedroom (~12'x17' equivalent to area of two bedrooms) with two hanging closets - Great open kitchen with stainless steel appliance and granite countertop, including gas range, convection oven, full size fridge, ventilation hood, disposal, and two tall pantry cabinets - Laundry closet with washer & dryer and additional storage - Radiant floor heating - French limestone and exposed concrete bathroom with European fixtures - Large custom, unpainted wood windows and French door - Backyard right outside your door with lockable gate, a Meyer lemon tree that never quits!, large seating area, a large raised bed garden that you can use to grow vegetables. - Street parking, for periods when tenant is out of town, tenant can park in the tandem driveway. - Sorry, no smoking, no pets - Max occupancy is two people TRANSPORTATION: (Car independent) - San Francisco commute via Transbay Express bus; stop is in two blocks - El Cerrito Plaza BART station is 5 min Bus/drive or 15 minute walk - Berkeley Downtown/UCB/LBNL within 10-15 minutes via bus; stop is in two blocks SHOPPING: (Shop locally) - Within 2 blocks: Colusa Circle Market with organic produce & meat, Benchmark gourmet pizzeria, Semifreddi's bakery/coffee, Circus Irish Pub, Sunday Farmer's Market, Gym, Spa and more ... - Nearby shopping: Lavender Bakery, ACME Bread, Trader Joe's, Monterey Market, El Cerrito Natural Foods, Tokyo Fish Market ... LEISURE: - Tilden Park's vast outdoors is 5 minute drive up the hill, or just start your hiking/biking right outside within the neighborhood hills. - Solano Ave. in 15 minute walk: Major shopping district with many restaurants, coffee shops, win shops, bistros, boutiques, ... One year lease. A security deposit of $1,000 and first and last month rents are required. Tenant pays $200/mo ($300/mo for two) to cover Electric, Gas, Water/Sewer, Garbage/Recycling and WiFi services. None smoking.