Sunny, Furnished Flat in vibrant West Berkeley (2 Bedrooms + Office), Includes utilities, internet and cable TV

Available starting Fall 2018. Fully furnished rental in vibrant west Berkeley. This 1,250 sq ft, light-filled, upstairs 2nd floor apartment is available for $3,600/month which includes rent and all utilities, cable TV, and high-speed wireless internet. Perfect for a sabbatical, landing spot for a move to the Bay Area, or a visit to see your children and grandchildren.

The entire unit is newly painted and features simple, comfortable furnishings. Master bedroom is newly carpeted and includes a modern queen-sized bed and spacious walk-in closet. Sunny second bedroom opens to the living room from french doors and features a twin daybed that expands to a wider bed the width of two twin beds.

The apartment also includes an office and a living room, plus a bright, fully outfitted, eat-in kitchen, in-unit washer and dryer, and a 48" Smart TV with internet set up and cable. The bathroom features a classic clawfoot tub/shower.

Utilities are included (water, cable, garbage/recycling, gas and electricity). Wi-Fi (wireless internet) is also included. The apartment has great natural light, many windows, and numerous parks within easy walking distance. The apartment has central heat. Cleaning service available for an additional fee.

No pets. No smoking.

Owners reside in the downstairs apartment in this duplex building.

Convenient Location to UC-Berkeley, San Francisco, Oakland, Emeryville and more!

An easy commute to many Bay Area universities and colleges. It is a quick bike ride to UC-Berkeley on the Channing Way Bicycle Boulevard. Interstate 580/80 offers a direct drive into San Francisco, and there are many public transportation bus options nearby:
- Transbay bus service (J, G, and Z) to San Francisco;
- Easy AC Transit bus commute to downtown Berkeley and University of California-Berkeley (51B and 49); and
- Express bus to downtown Oakland (72R).

The North Berkeley BART train station is 1.3 miles from the apartment.

It is an easy walk to the Berkeley AMTRAK station with trains to Davis (University of California-Davis) and Sacramento.

Walk Score 87 -- very walkable. Bike Score 100 -- a biker's paradise. Our apartment is located on a Bicycle Boulevard and close to the bay trail's Eastshore bike path. Cross the pedestrian bridge to easily get to the Berkeley Marina on SF Bay. Easy bike ride to UC campus.

West Berkeley is anchored by the 4th Street shopping district, Gilman district, and Left Bank Dwight/San Pablo Design Loop. You will find dozens of shops, cafes, grocery stores, and restaurants nearby, including High Wire Cafe, Caffe Trieste, Paisan, Longbranch, Viks Chaat, Smoke, La Marcha, Anchalee Thai, Gaumenkitzel, La Marcha, Lanesplitter, Mi Tierra Grocery, Berkeley Bowl West Grocery, Namaste Yoga, Core Power Yoga, Sierra Nevada Torpedo Room, and many local urban wineries and breweries.

Here's a story about the Taste of West Berkeley walking tour: http://www.berkeleyside.com/2016/08/16/nosh-on-the-town-a-taste-of-west-berkeley-tour/

Enjoy nature in the East Bay! Go for a walk along SF Bay at the Berkeley Marina with views of the Golden Gate Bridge. Drive, bike or bus up the hill to Tilden Regional Park for a trail hike in the forest and along the ridge line with expansive bay views.

Basics:

Number of Bedrooms 2	Number of Bathrooms 1	Number of Offices 1
Surface Size 1250 Sq. Feet	Suited for 3 people	Property Type Apartment or Condo