Small, lovely and historic (built in 1906) studio garden cottage (with 2 lofts for sleep & for storage, 350 sq ft total) available for one person in Lower Elmwood/South Campus district, 8 blocks from UC Berkeley. Not an in-law/ADU unit - a fully detached cottage, no shared walls.
Available approx. FEB 1 (some flexibility for move-in date)
Showing by appointment (in-person and/or virtual tour)
10min walk from UC Berkeley on a beautiful and quiet residential street.
Ideal for visiting faculty/scholar or graduate student.
Walk score/bike score 95+
Cottage is for one person. No tobacco/smoking, no pets.
The cottage is located behind a front house in a large and verdant back garden lot.
Cottage interior recently renovated: bamboo flooring, new bathroom (shower, no tub), new elec. & gas heat, kitchen (2-burner gas kitchen stove, fridge, freezer, small convection oven/toaster & microwave), & high speed wireless internet.
Cottage is fully furnished with excellent condition queen mattress, small sofa/hideabed, plus all sheets and linens, cooking utensils, dishes, towels, etc. Additional furnishings available/negotiable.
The large yard is an edible garden you can partake in: fruit trees, herbs and vegetables of many varieties – garden enthusiasts welcome. A petite, historic and charming must-see gem!
10 minute walk to UCB campus, 5-minute walk to shopping (Berkeley Bowl, Whole Foods, farmers' markets), BART, restaurants, cinemas and major bus lines. Easy street parking available (Area J Berkeley residential parking permit).
DirecTV satellite dish + AT&T DSL hookups also available.
Washer/dryer available on site. Coin-op laundry less than 2 blocks away. No pets, no tobacco/smoking.
$2200/mo for one occupant includes all utilities (high-speed wireless, gas, electric, water, garbage/recycling etc.)
Available for move-in FEB 1 (some move-in date flexibility). 6-12 month lease options (some move-out date flexibility).
Move-in fees: First month’s rent plus security deposit ($3300)
Rental application required plus full credit report, income verification and recent landlord/employer referrals to be submitted electronically/ApplyConnect (Co-signator may be required if monthly rental amount is greater than 35% of tenant’s current monthly income.)
Shown by appointment.
Available for move-in approx. FEB 1 (some flexibility with move-in date).
If interested, please contact the landlady KD Davis: