23671 Carquinez Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

5bd/3.5ba home, 3000 square feet fairy tale home perched on a hilltop. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Updated kitchen, Art Deco Bathrooms, unobstructed water/bay views from most windows. **Please note: Correct address is 2367 Carquinez Ave, El Cerrito This 5bd/3.5ba 3000 sqft home, built in 1932, has been lovingly cared for & maintained to hold much of its original charm. Vintage details like Art Deco bathrooms, steam heat and antique light fixtures with modern updates like a newly remodeled kitchen, refinished floors, fresh paint, a new half bathroom & new toilets throughout. It sits upon the crest of the hill with sweeping bay & city views from practically every window. The front yard is sunken from the street, making play time safer for littles. There is a lush lawn and a long driveway that can accommodate several vehicles. The front door opens to an elegant foyer. One step down on your left is a huge living room with coved vaulted ceilings, a dramatic marble fireplace & large picture windows - one facing the front yard with greenery views, the other with panoramic views of the bay, 3 bridges, SF, Oakland, Marin & Mt Tam. Kitchen remodeled 1 year ago with quartz counters & porcelain tile floors. Updated appliances: refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, disposal & microwave. Great counter space & storage incl a large pantry. Spacious dining room with just off the kitchen. Bedroom 1 off the foyer has built in shelving & would also make a great office. Guest bath is off the foyer as well. Up the stairs is a study with built in shelves, a closet & sweeping views. Bedroom 2 has built in drawers, 2 closets & attached Art Deco bath tiles with stall shower. Bedroom 3 is spaces & faces front yard. Primary Bedroom is with south & west facing sweeping views & a walk through closet with built ins. Art Deco hall bath has a shower over tub. A staircase off entry foyer leads down to a large room which could serve many purposes such as a den, family room, or the 5th bedroom (guests, teen or nanny). It has hardwood floors, a wet bar & a full bathroom with stall shower. French doors from the kitchen lead to a wrap around deck with panoramic bay views, shaded by a majestic redwood tree. The spacious backyard is mulched & ready for your vision. The southwest facing sun exposure would be great for garden beds. Outdoor furniture stays. Attached garage. Washer & dryer are included. Located in the coveted Mira Vista neighborhood of El Cerrito Hills, the surrounding area is reminiscent of the Berkeley & Claremont hills. The home sits just below the Berkeley Country Club. Tassajara Park with awesome playground is a couple blocks away. Rental qualifications: great credit & rental history. 1 year lease minimum. Small pets accepted upon approval. One year minimum. Gardener included. Tenant pays all other utilities.