247 Athol Ave, Oakland, CA 94606

Enchanted, bright, elegant 1 BR, plus additional LOFT story over the bedroom. Standalone cottage, newly rebuilt at the rear of a beautifully landscaped property, tastefully designed open floor plan. Aesthetic reclaimed wood floors, professional kitchen, stainless steel dishwasher, refrigerator, high peaked ceiling with skylights. Recent renovation: The building has been reworked from foundation to roof with updates to all systems -- electrical, plumbing and gas heating. Lots of natural light. Front deck and lush, spacious shared enclosed yard with laundry and bicycle shed, tables surrounded by trees and vegetation. Wireless doorbell at the locked outside gate. The loft story over the bedroom has been used as a second bedroom or office. Water, trash and landscaping are included. Gas heat. Electric bill covers the shared clothes drier, factored into rent. Cat or small dog (with pet deposit) Highly walkable neighborhood - 3 blocks to Lake Merritt, Lakeshore side. Twenty minute walk to Peet's, Trader Joe's, Saturday farmers' market, Arizmendi, Grand Lake Theater, restaurants. Owner pays for water, garbage, landscaping. Tenant pays for gas and electric service and shares utilities for the shared laundry room.