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    2535 Hillegass House, Berkeley, CA 94704

    7 beds3,000 sqft

    1room
    5+housemates
    200sqft room
    Price may not include required fees and charges.
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    Room in house
    Available now
    1 year lease
    No private bath
    Furnished
    -- Parking
    -- A/C
    Shared laundry
    Contact manager for more details about this home.

    What's special

    Rose gardenArchitectural detailsSoundproof windowsCoved ceilingsCeiling fanHardwood floorsFrench doors

    Room details

    In a restored, elegant Edwardian four blocks from campus, join a group of friendly graduate and returning students in a beautiful house in the south campus area. The house has both international and domestic students. There are 2 bedrooms still available in a 7 bedroom house. The house and rooms are completely furnished. A highly cost effective housing arrangement, each room has sleeping and sitting/eating areas. Ideal for those coming to Berkeley from some distance or abroad as no time or expense will be necessary to set up a household. The kitchen is completely furnished with appliances, dishes, quality pots and pans, microwave, and incidentals such as dishtowels. Both College Avenue and Telegraph are close by. Public transportation is two blocks away and there are three major grocery stores within a mile reachable by public transit, biking or walking. UC Berkeley is a ten-minute walk from the house. The house atmosphere is friendly, mature, clean and respectful for those that value quiet along with a sense of community, conversations or going out with housemates. A cleaning person comes in twice a month and chores are shared the remaining weeks. Utilities are included in the rent and WiFi is available at a nominal cost. Utilities are very, very high in Berkeley. Unusual for houses close to campus, this house has yards and gardens with several places to study or have house dinners. Combining the best of both worlds, private areas and common space, the house has seven-bedrooms, 2 full and 2 half baths. Here a mid size room would be considered large by Berkeley standards. The lease term is from August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. We are looking for people who will fit with the house culture: friendly, a little OCD when it comes to cleaning, respectful of others, capable communicator. The rooms currently available are: 1. One of the largest rooms in the house, it is the most beautiful with many architectural details including coved ceilings, antique mantel with marble tiles, and French doors. Furnishings include a double bed with antique bedframe, very large bureau, sitting area with couch, chair and table and of course a desk. This room has a new ceiling fan which keeps it pleasant on warm days. 12'2" by 17'2". Rent: on year lease: Rent is $1550 + $100 utilities RENTED 2. A large light filled room with a bay window and beautiful architectural features including coved ceilings, mantle and hardwood floors. It has a new double bed, a large comfortable couch, a table and chairs, a combination armoire/chest of drawers. A new ceiling fan with adjustable speeds keeps the room pleasant on warmer days. This room has space! It is often requested by people who do yoga. It is excellent to have a few friends over or for a small study group or dinner. The dimensions of the room are 12'2" by 18'. Rent is $1595 + $100 utilities AVAILABLE 3. A midsize sunny room with its own private half bath (vanity and toilet). Located off the street with windows facing east and north. It has a double bed, restored antique bureau, and a desk. This room, with a new ceiling fan for warmer days, is located towards the rear of the house so doesn't get street noise. 13'6" by 11' plus bath. Rent is $1550 + $100 utilities RENTED 4. Upstairs in its own private nook is a large bedroom furnished with a queen bed, antique bookcase and desk. Lots of wood and soundproof windows. It has a new ceiling fan. 13'6" by 15' 8". Rent is $1595 + $100 utilities RENTED 5. Upstairs an amazingly sunny midsize room looks out over the front rose garden. This room has an antique bureau and a double bed.Rent is $1450 + $100 utilities AVAILABLE 6. Two rooms for one. Called the "Blue Room" it has a small sunroom located off the bed room and south facing windows. The sunniest room in the house, this is a special room. Architecture students gravitate to this room.Rent is $1595 + $100 utilities RENTED The house has 7 bedrooms, two full baths, and 2 half baths. Please note that this is a low density household and there is only one person to a room. Only six spaces available this year. It is a smoke free property. Due to allergies, no pets allowed. On site laundry available for an additional fee. Please read through the entire ad. If you are interested and the lease term fits, respond to Michelle with a little information about yourself and what you are looking for. Lease term is August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Laundry facilities (a separate agreement) are on site and there is street parking. Gas and electric, garbage and water are included in the rent. Fiber optic Internet is shared and is available at a nominal cost. A one month damage deposit is required. If you are interested in the property, please send a little information about yourself and a good time to contact you. We speak to people on the phone to see if the house will meet their needs before scheduling tours or visits.
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    Facts & features

    Housemate details

    Current housemates
    • 5+ housemates
    Current pets
    • 0 cats, 0 dogs

    Interior

    Room has private bath
    • No
    Room furnished
    • Yes
    Heating
    • Forced Air
    Cooling
    • Window Unit
    Appliances
    • Included: Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator
    • Laundry: Shared
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood
    • Furnished shared space: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft

    Lease details

    Lease duration
    • 1 Year
    Lease description
    • Lease term is August 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026. Laundry facilities (a separate agreement) are on site and there is street parking. Gas and electric, garbage and water are included in the rent. Fiber optic Internet is shared and is available at a nominal cost. A one month damage deposit is required. If you are interested in the property, please send a little information about yourself and a good time to contact you. We speak to people on the phone to see if the house will meet their needs before scheduling tours or visits.
    Utilities description
    • Utilities are $100 for PG&E, water and garbage. $12 month for high speed internet, $36 month for laundry access. (6 loads per month per person)

    Property

    Parking
    • Details: Contact manager
    Features
    • Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Electricity included in rent, Garbage included in rent, Gas included in rent, Heating system: Forced Air, Water included in rent

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence

    Utilities & green energy

    • Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Gas, Water

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Berkeley

    Financial & listing details

    • Lease term: 1 Year

    Price history

    Price history is unavailable.

    Neighborhood: Telegraph