2736 Garber St, Berkeley, CA 94705

Charming unfurnished cottage in Elmwood area. Walk to campus. Rent $2850, deposit $5700. Available now. Year lease renews on May 31, 2017. 1 large living room, 2 bdrm (walk through 1 bdr to get to the other), 1 bathroom, eat-in comfortable kitchen, 2 walk-in closets. Approximately 700 sq. feet. A cozy, small cottage that dates from the 1910's, set behind the main house and surrounded by flowers and greenery. This cottage is located in Elmwood, one of Berkeley's most beautiful neighborhoods. Set back from the street in a beautiful shared garden with calla lilies, roses and bougainvillea. Comfortable kitchen, cool vintage recently refurbished 50s Wedgewood stove that works like a horse. Two large walk-in closets with shelves. Three doors lead to the outside: front, kitchen, & bedroom. Hardwood floors were refinished a year ago, and high-end vinyl tiles were installed in the kitchen. New furnace and new "green" healthy heating ducts installed recently. Bicycle storage in shared garage with combination lock. Besides the large shared garden the cottage also has a narrow private outdoor area in the back. No pets. Location: only 15-minute walk to campus; 5-minute walk to great restaurants, shops; 10-minute walk to hiking trail; street parking for $45 (per year). Two minutes walk to bus stop and to laundromat; one mile from BART station. Utilities: You pay PG&E, owner pays garbage and water. A note about photos: they show the approach to the cottage from the sidewalk as well as its interior (living room, kitchen, bedroom). Some of the photos contain personal objects, such as furniture, books, photographs, etc., that belonged to the previous tenant and have been removed. The cottage is being rented unfurnished. Address 2736 Garber St. (half a block above College Ave.) Cottage is behind 2738. Communication by email or text is best. I answer right away. But do telephone if you prefer. Owner pays for water, trash, and sewer. Tenant pays for gas and electricity. Unfurnished. Photos show previous tenants furnishings.