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Available August 2026, till May/June 2027. Ideal for a single tenant sabbatical scholar family of 3, for example, a couple with two children, or a group of 3 quiet, graduate or postdoc researchers . Very private. Open to lease less than 10 months.
Owner lives in rear of property, and is very responsive to maintenance requests.
Gorgeous furnished 2 storey house conveniently located within walking, bicycling or shuttle bus distance of UCB campus, UCB affiliates such as LBNL, SLMath, Space Sciences Institute. Both UC Berkeley campus and affiliate shuttle stops close by. Central location makes shopping - Berkeley Bowl, Trader Joe's, Farmer's Market - convenient. Short walk to Bart station for train to San Francisco. Several private schools e.g. Montessori, Berkwood Hedge, and public schools located in neighborhood. Public schools include Washington Elementary School just around the corner, Berkeley High School across the street, and King Junior High, a short walk or bicycle ride.
1st floor - consists of Living Room, a separate, formal Dining Room - great for entertaining, 1 bathroom with shower, sink & toilet, shared coin-op laundry room w/washer/dryer), fully-equipped, galley style kitchen with large refrigerator, dishwasher, gas stove/oven with range hood, microwave, coffee maker, utensils and dishes.
2nd floor - has 3 bedrooms with 2nd bathroom. Master bedroom has a skylight and queen-size bed. 2nd & 3rd bedrooms each have a twin-size bed. Luxury linens, high speed Internet (both Ethernet and wireless). Upstairs bathroom has tub, shower, toilet and sink. 3rd bedroom with single bed has a deck.
Rent is $5300 per month plus security deposit of $5300. Utilities are not included as part of rent, but Owner does not charge tenants, and pays for all utilities - water, gas/electricity, high speed unlimited Internet, refuse and recycling pickup.
The location is a big draw. The house provides comfort and convenience since it's within a short distance of campus, public transportation, shopping (Berkeley Bowl and Trader Joe's are close by), recreational and cultural attractions (parks, hiking trails, theaters- Berkeley Repertory, Central Works and Shotgun Players. Film buffs can take in old and new films at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archives).
Shared coin-op laundry and refuse/recycling bins. Absolutely no smokers, no animals. Rent does not include utilities, but Owner pays for all utilities (water, gas/electricity, refuse collection, quarterly cleaning of refuse and recycling bins, high-speed Internet) and does not charge tenants.
Owner, a serious plant collector and horticulturist, lives on property, and reserves yard space for her exclusive use to grow cherished plants. Seeking quiet, responsible, non-partying, conservation-minded tenants.
Property is close to Washington Elementary and Berkeley High Schools, as well as private schools.
DRAWBACK - NO YARD or play space for children to play in or area for adults to hang out in. However, close to parks.
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