Beaming with charm & thoughtful updates, this 3 bed / 2.5 bath single-family home plus bonus studio is move-in ready! From the landscaped front porch, you're welcomed into a great room with abundant natural light. The dining room flows seamlessly into a gourmet kitchen with an island ideal for gathering. The living quarters include 2 bedrooms and a full bath, a laundry room, & a spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bath. The verdant backyard features drought-friendly succulents, wood-burning hearth, full grill station, & built-in benches, PLUS a detached studio for your private den, office or artist's space. Home has undergone extensive renovations including retrofitting, electrical, lighting, & plumbing. Close to San Pablo Park, lots of public transit, & the shops, recreation, and eateries along both Ashby & Adeline. Furthermore, while others travel far & wide to shop at the iconic Berkeley Bowl, you'll be blocks away. An ideal home for the idyllic Berkeley life!