$995,000

Charming, two-story, four-bedroom, 2-bath Craftsman-style home with a delightful low maintenance backyard & a location that epitomizes convenience. The owners were drawn to the house, because of its character but also because it allowed them to cycle to work & access amenities in minutes. This is the perfect location for those who wish to park the car and rarely use it, who rely on a bicycle and/or public transportation & who love having cafes, markets and a host of restaurants and theater close by. Minutes to the original Berkeley Bowl, Ashby BART, Shotgun Players, Ted Robert’s Campus, Emilia’s Pizzeria, Nick’s Pizza, El Tiny Café, Nomad Café, Café Buenos Aires, La Pena & The Starry Plough. Features include a large, updated country kitchen with backyard access, a sun-filled living rm with window seat, coved ceiling & original built-ins, a first floor bedroom & bath and 3 spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom w/ en suite bath upstairs. Additional amenities include dual pane windows, two heat pumps providing heat & ac, a newer roof, sewer compliance & fresh interior paint. The low maintenance south- facing backyard is the perfect spot to garden, dine al fresco or relax. If you've been dreaming about leaving the car parked for long stretches, this is the perfect house.