Tons of original details and charm, this spacious two-story flat is located less than two blocks away from Berkeley s iconic Gourmet Ghetto. The amazingly bright and sunny apartment is incredibly well-laid out and has multiple windows in every room. The entire first floor is living space with an open-plan kitchen/dining room/living room/den while all the bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. Very sought-after location in a quiet and peaceful North Berkeley neighborhood with tree-lined streets. GENERAL HOME DETAILS: -Period details including picture-hanging molding, built-in cabinetry with original decorative glass, coved ceilings, solid wood 5-panel pocket doors, French doors, and solid wood trim and tall baseboards. -Newly refinished wood floors throughout (tile in full bathroom, linoleum in kitchen, laundry room, and half bath) -Fireplace with gas insert (will be installed on 11/21/19) -Owner lived in the home for many years thus it has been very well cared for. MAIN FLOOR: -Spacious open plan living area includes three separate rooms (den/living/dining) that are contiguous (43 feet from front to back wall) and also flow easily into the kitchen. The main living area has a fireplace with gas insert and ability to close off front room via pocket doors -Formal dining room with original built in glass-front corner hutch. -Kitchen has counter tiles, new linoleum, a commercial 6-burner gas stove with new vent hood, garbage disposal, and dishwasher. -Glass enclosed entrance foyer/porch. -Half-bath, shared laundry (full sized washer and dryer), and storage areas are accessible off the kitchen. UPPER LEVEL: -Three bedrooms (two medium and one small) are upstairs, and all have closets and windows. Smallest is 9 x10 and largest is approximately 11 x12 plus an alcove that adds an additional 2'x5.5'. -Full bath with tile floor, pedestal sink, greenhouse window, wall heater, and claw foot tub/shower THE BUILDING: -The building is a triplex: there are two small units attached to the rear of the home. The other building occupants have access to the shared laundry area. -A shared small undeveloped backyard has potential for those who have green thumbs -An off-street parking space is also available at the top of the driveway for an additional $125 per month. COMMUNITY/NEIGHBORHOOD: Berkeley s Gourmet Ghetto district is a lovely pedestrian-friendly shopping district which is home to independent stores, yoga studios, coffee/tea shops, and especially known for it s restaurants Chez Panisse and Cheese Board Pizza Collective in addition to many others. The tree-lined neighborhoods around it are great places to walk, eat, shop, and bike and it is right next to UC Berkeley too. Within five blocks is Trader Joes (on University Ave) and Safeway (on Shattuck Ave) or head slightly further (1.2 miles) to the fabulous Monterey Market. North Berkeley BART station is nine blocks away (most of which is along a greenway) and includes a casual carpool pickup location. In addition the FS transbay bus stops on Shattuck, less than 3 blocks away. Another active independent shopping district filled with shops/galleries/cafes/restaurants is located nearby on Solano Ave (1.2 miles). A myriad of parks are also close by including: Ohlone Park and greenway (2 blocks and it includes a dog park) Virginia-McGee Totland Park (2.5 blocks) Live Oak Park (8 blocks) Berkeley Rose Garden/Cordonices Park (1.2 miles) Indian Rock Park (1.3 miles) Glendale La Loma Park (1.5 miles) There are many public and private schools within one mile including: Jefferson Elementary (K-5 and .7 miles) MLK Middle School (6-8 and .4 miles) Berkeley High (9-12 and .5 miles) Berkeley Arts Magnet at Whittier School (K-5 and 2.5 blocks) The Crowden School (4-8 and .9 miles) School of the Madeline (K-8 and .7 miles) Montessori Family School (PK-8 and .8 miles) The bike score is 97 biker s paradise mostly flat, excellent bike lanes Home is available and will be shown by appointment only. To move in, sign 1-year lease and pay deposit equivalent to 1 month's rent Additional $340/month for utilities (water, electrical, gas, and garbage) for up to two people. If additional residents there will be an extra $50/month per person (beyond the first two). Tenant is responsible for: cable, and alarm monitoring (if desired). You may also choose to opt-in to shared building Wifi (Sonic) via Eero mesh system for an additional $25/month. No smoking. Up to two cats will be considered with $500 additional deposit (per pet) plus additional $25/month per pet. No pets under 1 year old. Pet acceptance based on interview and completion of pet resume. Write/call property manager (Jordie) to arrange a viewing. Please disclose number of potential residents (as well as their relationship to you), whether pets are included in your family (and if they are ESA).
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