(Undisclosed Address), El Cerrito, CA 94530

Move-in August 1. Ideal work-from-home, quiet setting but also close to mass transit for commuters. This lovely separate (detached, very private) in-law apartment/cottage with its own yard is located to the side of a larger home (inhabited by two quiet retired adults) on tree-lined Terrace Drive in the prettiest part of the El Cerrito Hills (Berkeley side of El Cerrito). This home is rarely on the rental market as past tenants have stayed for many years. Apartment was completely remodeled in 2018 and is a one bedroom with a living room, dining room, bathroom, full kitchen and private redwood deck (an additional 140 sq ft) overlooking beautifully landscaped yard with partial Bay Views. Apartment has newly painted walls, refinished hardwood floors, tile floors in kitchen and bathroom, gas stove, refrigerator and built-in microwave, roomy kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. New insulation, double-pane windows with screens/mini-blinds and recessed lighting throughout. Washer and dryer (separate laundry room on property). Garbage, water and biweekly gardener are all included in rent. Past residents have been able to access high-speed fiber WiFi from main house. Bedroom has a large closet with new cedar floor and there is a spacious hall closet that can be used for coats or linens. Ceiling fan in bedroom and built-in air conditioner provide relief on hot days! Twelve steps up to front door. Back steps off deck offer private access to your own private landscaped yard with stone patio, beautiful lush green lawn and several Japanese Maples. Room for vegetable garden in rear of property. One off-street parking spot included in rental. Lots of street parking (no permit required) when friends or family come to visit. Located on a quiet, residential, tree-lined street in a very desirable and safe neighborhood on Terrace Drive in the El Cerrito hills (house is about 1 mile from city of Berkeley border). It's about a 12-minute walk downhill to the AC Transit bus stop where you can take an express bus directly to San Francisco's financial district. It is about a 4 minute Uber/Lyft drive from the house to the El Cerrito Plaza (Trader Joe's, Lucky's, Starbucks, Peet's) and El Cerrito BART station. BART ride to San Francisco takes just 30 minutes. BART ride to downtown Berkeley/UC campus stop takes 8 minutes (just 2 stops). Access to I80 and 580 freeways is just down the hill. We are close to great hiking trails in Wildcat Canyon/Tilden Park but also just a mile and a half from Solano Avenue and all of its shops and restaurants. Right up the hill from the very popular Fat Apples restaurant. One-year lease, then month to month. Looking for responsible, quiet and considerate renter--someone who will appreciate and contribute to a quiet and tranquil neighborhood. No smokers, no drugs. Some garage storage available. If process moves forward, references, no eviction history, proof of stable income (3.5x rent minimum) and credit report will be required. Proof of rental insurance required upon move-in per owner's homeowner insurance. Rent is $2750/month plus a $4000 security deposit. If you are interested, please contact me for more information and include some information about yourself in the message. Thanks! One-year lease, then month to month. Looking for someone who will appreciate and contribute to a quiet and tranquil neighborhood. No smokers, no drugs, no pets. Some garage storage available. Off-street parking provided. References, no eviction history, proof of stable income and credit report will be required. Rental insurance required per owner's homeowner insurance. Rent is $2750/month plus a $4000 security deposit.