106 Saint Albans Rd, Kensington, CA 94708

Just over the Berkeley border, a first-floor garden apartment in a quiet residential neighborhood. Apartment is 800 square feet with a very large living room that has hardwood floors, lots of windows and light, and a brick fireplace (no fires allowed, but makes the room feel cozy). Large eat-in kitchen with lots of counter and cupboard space, new refrigerator and induction stove. Bedroom and hallway are carpeted. Apartment has lots of storage, including its own storage room with washer and dryer. Parking is on the street and bikes can be stored in the shared garage. Apartment has its own entrance in owner-occupied house. The apartment faces a shared, Tuscan style garden with fruit trees, flowers, plenty of outdoor seating and dining space, a gas barbeque, and rock fountain. It is three blocks from the Kensington library, community center and park; four blocks from Wildcat Canyon and Tilden park, and six blocks from gourmet food and wine shops. AC transit is also nearby. Most utilities (electricity, gas, heating, water, garbage) are included in the rent. Prefer one-year lease, but will consider shorter. Require first month's rent plus a security deposit equal to one month's rent upon signing lease.