Quiet Mediterranean/craftsman home, piano, magnificent garden and views!

Description

This large, beautiful and charming Mediterranean/craftsman style home is located within 15 minutes driving distance of the UC Berkeley campus in an exceptionally quiet and popular neighborhood. The house is sunny and adjacent to an empty field. With its large, secluded garden, beautiful outdoor patios, and indoor fountain, it feels like in an Italian country villa! The property encompasses 2 lots and has a beautiful garden with many fruit trees, roses and vegetables. It is a perfect retreat for a writer, scholar or musician. There are two tastefully furnished living areas, a study (which doubles as a bedroom/TV room), a pantry room, 2 other large bedroom, (one with an outdoor balcony!), a laundry room, and a circular staircase to a library on an open balcony. A porch off the kitchen breakfast room is is a lovely place to enjoy meals on summer days. The house features hardwood & tile floors throughout, a gas range, a Steinway grand piano, a solarium, beautiful views of the SF Bay, 3 queen-sized beds, 2.5 tile baths, a modern kitchen, and ample parking. With a car, one can easily commute into Berkeley, SF, and surrounding areas. But public transportation, neighborhood shops, and a variety of restaurants are also within easy walking distance. Adjacent to both the Piedmont and the Montclair communities, this is a highly desirable neighborhood for commuting to and from Berkeley, Palo Alto and SF! Located on a private road, parking is convenient. Farmers' markets are nearby 2 days a week. Services of a gardener and weekly housekeeper are included with the rent. References, rental contract, advance rent and security deposit are required.