Open House, Sunday May 16, 2-4 pm. This is a first-class cozy duplex with a private deck and a fenced-in organic garden, perfect for telecommuting. The entire house was recently remodeled. The kitchen has high-end appliances, including a Thor Professional Range and a Kitchenaid French door refrigerator, a quartzite countertop, and beach glass subway tiles. The cabinet pulls were custom designed with tumbled beach glass set on brushed nickel. The interior colors were coordinated by the artist Victor Cohen Stuart. The fireplace surround was built with Heath tiles from Sausalito. The white oak mantle was hand crafted to match the oak floor, crown molding and kitchen island. There is a washer-dryer in a utility shed on the deck which is for private use. The bedrooms are well-lit by the morning sun and look over the garden. The mature, well tended garden has several Japanese maples, rose bushes, and a large producing Meyer lemon tree. It is surrounded by an arts and crafts fence, a small moss covered river stone retaining wall, and a private redwood deck. There are raised beds for organic gardening and a private area where the redwood fence and shade trees offer cool privacy. If you wish to grow your own fruit and vegetables, this is for you, but if you prefer not to bother, the landlord provides a gardener for basic maintenance. A wonderful housekeeper who has worked for the landlord and her tenants for many years is available. This home is located in the north Berkeley neighborhood of Westbrae. Walk one block to Acme Bakery to pick up a fresh baguette and have your morning cup in the cafe next door. The wine importer Kermit Lynch is in the same building. Pet cats and dogs are considered on an individual basis. The neighborhood is dog friendly with a nearby park for play and socializing. The school district is one of the best in California and there is a nice park with a tot lot a block away. This neighborhood has a walk score of 91 out of 100 and most errands can be accomplished by foot. You can take a walk for snacks at Mountain Mike's Pizza, try a Vietnamese plate at Super Super Pho or satisfy yourself with American comfort food at Stella Nonna on Gilman Street. Transit is optimal, with a bus stop across the street, bike lanes, North Berkeley Bart is a ten minute walk, and there are two freeway entrances nearby. The house is managed and maintained by its owner, a professor at UCB. Text or call for more information. Owner pays for trash and sewer. Tenant waters garden. Credit score above 710. Vet reference for some dogs required.
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