1520 Cornell Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

A thoughtfully renovated garden home in a duplex, with handcrafted architectural details, beautiful natural materials, and unusually inviting outdoor spaces. Newly refinished white-oak floors complement a working fireplace with a handcrafted white-oak mantel and Heath tile surround. Crown molding, warm woodwork, and carefully coordinated interior colors give the home a distinctive character throughout. The renovated kitchen features quartzite countertops, a Thor Professional range, KitchenAid French-door refrigerator, new cabinetry, custom handmade glass pulls, and beach-glass subway tile. A sunny garden window looks onto the greenery, and a breakfast counter connects the kitchen to the dining area. Both bedrooms receive morning light and garden views. Outside, a furnished dining deck with premium Trex decking and bamboo privacy screening provides space for outdoor meals and entertaining. A separate shaded sitting area offers a quiet place for reading or coffee. The mature landscaped garden includes four Japanese maples, roses, several fruit trees including a producing Meyer lemon, and raised beds for organic gardening. The home includes off-street parking with access to an electric car charger and generous attic storage. A private washer and dryer are located in a separate outdoor utility shed, keeping appliance noise outside the living space. Monthly professional garden care is included. A trusted housekeeper who has worked for the owner and past tenants for many years is also available by separate arrangement. The property is owner-managed and family co-owned, providing continuity in management for the future. Located in Westbrae, the home is just two short blocks from Acme Bread and Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, with the Cedar-Rose park nearby. North Berkeley remains one of Berkeley's most walkable areas, with current Walk Score data rating the neighborhood at 93. North Berkeley BART is also nearby and serves the Richmond Berryessa and Richmond Millbrae/SFO lines. Cats and dogs considered individually. Owner pays for trash and sewer. Tenant waters garden. Credit score above 710. Vet reference for large dogs required.