$3,885 /Month

This well-cared for, furnished (optional), three bedroom apartment is available June 1. The apartment accesses a large sunny, garden with picnic table, custom-made Adirondack chairs, vegetable planter beds and young fruit trees and herbs.Conveniently located in Central Berkeley, close to restaurants, cafes, parks and the Berkeley Bowl supermarket. Less than 1.5 miles to UC Berkeley, bike or bus in under 15 minutes.This unique and beautiful apartment contains many green features with custom wood built-ins. The unit was completely remodeled as part of a year-long remodel and energy efficiency upgrade of the whole four-unit building. Rent includes high speed internet and garbage. A washing machine and dryer are in the Unit.Features:Kitchen:Salvaged granite countersRedwood counter with coconut oil finishOriginal cabinets restoredIkea butcher block islandBathroom:Cast enameled tub, white subway tile, and low flow tub/shower fixturesDual flush toiletCeramic sink and integral vanity with low flow fixturesLimestone floorEnergy star washer and dryerLarge mirrored medicine cabinetsBedrooms:Full bedsCotton or wool rugsWood or bamboo desks and shelves and dresser or side tableNew oak floorsGeneral:Original oak floors refinished with natural plant resin based finishCotton drapes and sheersSuper energy efficient lighting with 90+ CRI LEDsEco friendly, paper pulp (blown-in cellulose) insulation in all exterior walls and ceiling and cotton batt insulation in floorSolar hot water heater with backup tanked water heaterSuper energy efficient, heat pump HVAC heating and coolingEnergy-efficient clad wood windows with salvaged wood sillsNo petsOutside:Private entranceShared access to large sunny rear yardFruit trees and native landscapeRoom for vegetable gardenOff street parking available for $100/monthAmple bike parking in secure rear yardLocation:Less than 1,5 miles to UC Berkeley, bike or bus to campus in under 15 minutes1 block to bicycle boulevardLess than 1 mile to North Berkeley BART stationEasy street parking