23670 Carquinez Ave, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Located in the coveted Mira Vista Highlands, this home sits just below the Berkeley Country Club. The surrounding area is reminiscent of the Berkeley & Claremont hills. Tassajara Park with awesome playground is a couple blocks away. 4bd+bonus/3.5ba home, 3000 sqft fairy tale home perched on a hilltop. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Updated kitchen, Art Deco Bathrooms, unobstructed water/bay views from most windows. Big bedrooms. This home has been lovingly cared for & maintained to hold much of its original charm. Vintage details like Art Deco bathrooms, steam heat and antique light fixtures with modern touches like a newly updates kitchen, refinished floors, fresh paint, a new half bathroom & new toilets throughout. It sits upon the crest of the hill with sweeping bay & city views from practically every window. The front yard is sunken from the street, making it a great play area. There is a lawn and a long driveway that can accommodate several vehicles. The front door opens to an elegant foyer. One step down on your left is a huge living room with coved vaulted ceilings, a dramatic marble fireplace & large picture windows - one facing the front yard with greenery views, the other with panoramic views of the bay, 3 bridges, SF, Oakland, Marin & Mt Tam. Kitchen remodeled 1 year ago with quartz counters & porcelain tile floors. Updated appliances: refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher, disposal & microwave. Great counter space & storage incl a large pantry. Spacious dining room with just off the kitchen. Bedroom 1 off the foyer has built in shelving & would also make a great office. Guest half bath. Study/loft at top of stairs with built in shelves, a closet. Great for office & your Peloton! Bedroom 2 has built in drawers, 2 closets & attached Art Deco bath tiles with stall shower. Bedroom 3 is spacious. Primary Bedroom is with south & west facing with great light, sweeping views & a walk through closet with built ins. Art Deco hall bath with shower over tub. Stairs down from entry hall leads to a large room which could serve many purposes - a den, family room, or the 5th bedroom (guests, teen or nanny). It has hardwood floors, a wet bar & a full bathroom with stall shower. French doors from the kitchen lead to a wrap around deck with panoramic bay views, shaded by a majestic redwood tree. The spacious backyard is fenced & mulched. The southwest facing sun exposure would be great for garden beds. Outdoor furniture stays. Attached garage. Washer & dryer are included. Rental qualifications: great credit & rental history. 1 year lease minimum. Pet possible upon approval. Gardener included. Minimum 1 year lease. Minimum 1 year lease. Gardener included.