19725 Michaels Ct, Castro Valley, CA 94546

Fully furnished with designer furniture. Dog and cat Friendly. Lease term is 1 year, after that could be extended on a yearly basis, if both parties are interested. Some of the smaller furniture ( 1 or 2 side tables, 1 coffee table, 1 console table, 2 or 4 dining chairs, 0 or 1 or 2 night stands) will or can be moved. Some of the decorative objects, floor/table lamps, artificial plants will or can be moved. Closets and Pantry will be emptied. Some or all of the items in the kitchen cabinets will or can be moved, depending on tenant/owner agreement. In your message, please briefly tell me about yourself and your family. Then I will schedule the viewing with you. The requirements will be background and credit check, proof of income as last 2 months of paystub, last year's W2, bank statement. Owner pays for gardener, renter pays for the rest of utilities. Please check lease summary for details of utilities. 2 story, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, 2 car garage, tile roof, great new landscaping, new backyard stone patio, raised terrace with the views, all automatic sprinker system front and back, owner pays for the gardener. Backyard has apple, orange, peach, avocado, figs and grapevine fruit trees. Electrical in backyard, water fountain with remote control, huge master bedroom, large common areas, beautiful front porch, updated bathrooms, kitchen and lighting, canyon view, on a private cul-du-sac. Great Castro Valley school district, walk to Stanton elementary school. This property is located in a cul-de-sac for optimum privacy, making you feel at home right away. Carpet and tile flooring throughout. All bedrooms have garden views with a lot of natural lights. For outdoor living you will have a private backyard located right out the patio door. The patio includes comfortable seating, lighting, firepit and a propane gas BBQ with tank included, to grill your favorite meal. There are beautiful roses and flowers, shrubs and fruit trees. The driveway can park two cars with additional parking on the street. Details below: KITCHEN Top of the line stainless steel appliances including a large french door refrigerator with filtered water and ice maker. A Gas cooktop, two ovens, farmhouse sink and quiet dishwasher. Granite Countertops, Plenty of cabinets and drawers. LAUNDRY ROOM Washer and dryer, right off the hallway LIVING ROOM Spacious with picture windows and beautiful views FORMAL DINING ROOM Sculptural 3-Light Chandelier with dramatic look FAMILY ROOM Lighted artificial trees Gas fireplace. BREAKFAST NOOK Perfect for family everyday dining. beautiful views of the garden MASTER BEDROOM Over-sized master suite with walk-in closet. Glass shower stall with luxury stone flooring. Floor to ceiling mirrors. Blackout curtains GUEST BEDROOMS Large Closet. New windows and drapes. Views of gardens and natural light. GUEST BATHROOM Newly renovated. New tub, flooring, vanity. Lots of cabinets and shelving. OFFICE/EXTRA ROOM Large Closet. Views of gardens and natural light. BACKYARD Fenced Raised terrace with beautiful views Luxury brand new paver stone patio Comfortable seating with firepit Dining Seating Propane Gas BBQ LED Lighting, solar lighting, string lights Fruit-bearing grapevines, avocado, apple, peaches, orange, lemon trees. Rose garden Regularly maintained lush green lawn Shrubbery with flowers Full private access. PETS Cats and dogs of any size are welcome. The dogs can enjoy a large backyard for their workout. The backyard is fully fenced and secure. There is a doggie door from the house to the garage and another from the garage to the side yard. NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION Beautiful, safe and quiet neighborhood, very close to stores, restaurants, grocery stores. The nearest grocery store, Safeway, downtown is 5 minutes driving. The house is 5 minutes from Lake Chabot. 5 minutes drive to Castro valley marketplace with organic groceries, hot bars, restaurants, brunch with outdoor seating, popular Seven Hills Bakery with fresh baked goods, High-end Sushi Akemi, Ice Creamery. 15-20 minutes drive to Excellent Oakland Uptown, Rockridge. 15-20 minutes drive to Downtown Pleasanton, Dublin area. 30 minutes drive to San Francisco. Easy commute to anywhere in the bay area, including Silicon Valley, San Francisco. The BART is a 5 minutes drive. e whereas the freeways like 580 is 2 minutes away and 880 is 5 minutes. 2 minutes to Highway 580, 5 minutes to highway 880, easy access to San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and all the bay area. 25 minutes to UC Berkeley, 13 minutes to CSU East Bay, 30 minutes to San Francisco, and 14 minutes to Oakland airport (all by driving). Owner pays for the gardeners which maintain the backyard twice a month. It includes trimming, mow and blow, and checking sprinklers and irrigation. Tenants pay for Gas and Electricity service provided by PG&E. There is a central heating system that could be adjusted to the desired temperature and desired schedule. There is no AC in the house, but the house has a special architecture that keeps the temperature cool inside even on the hottest summer days. In 2020 the average PG&E was $120/mo for 3 people in the house and moderate use. I Tenants pay for the weekly trash service, provided by ACI-CSVAN which is $50 per month. Tenants pay for the water bill through EBMUD. In the last year, the water bill has been in the range of $45-$90 per month, depending on the number of people in the house, number of showers and number of laundry per week. The lawn and garden is on an automated irrigation system. It is adjusted monthly by the gardener depending on the amount of rain to consume as minimum water as possible. Tenants pay for the internet. Tenants will need to provide proof of income, last two pay stubs, and reference from previous landlords if applicable. Smoking is not allowed inside the house. It is only allowed in the outdoor spaces. Tenants can make requests if they want the large furniture in the pictures to stay in the house.