Small Cottage in the Hills with Spectacular Views

Description

Originally built in 1911 as a hunting cottage, this small family home sits on a half-acre parcel of land bordering a park in the El Cerrito Hills. The land is nestled in a grove of Eucalyptus trees (with owls!) and bordered by a walking path on one side of the property and an empty piece of land on the other to ensure privacy and tranquility. Here, you will enjoy breathtaking sunset views over the Golden Gate Bridge from your dining room each night. The house has one large bedroom with two walk-in closets and a second smaller bedroom. There is a third smaller room that may be used as an office space or child's room. It should be noted that the hallway and bathroom in the house have relatively low ceilings and both heaters are wall furnaces that occasionally require the re-lighting of a pilot. Tenants will have access to the back deck and gardens as well as use of a washer/dryer in the downstairs of the house, but please note that this space is shared by another on-site tenant as well as periodically by the owner for outdoor maintenance. The tenant, a daughter of the owner, lives in a studio space below the garage with her own separate entrance but is happy to assist with any home-related questions or neighborhood recommendations. The home is conveniently located just 15 minutes driving on city streets to UC Berkeley, and about 30 minutes driving into downtown San Francisco. Shops and restaurants are a 5-10 minute drive into Albany, Kensington and El Cerrito, where you will also find a conveniently located Bart Station that is just a couple of stops away from downtown. The property is walking distance from community parks and gardens as well as public transit bus stops. There is easy access to all the East Bay has to offer; day trips to Marin County, the Redwoods, Napa, and Half Moon Bay are just a drive away. The owner and family have enjoyed the rarity of space and stunning views in this hillside home for almost 30 years, and are delighted to share it with the right tenant.