6267 Merced Ave, Oakland, CA 94611

Stunning newly remodeled 2 bedroom/2 bath (~1200 sq ft) single story sun-filled cottage located in Montclair Village available for rent. Literally steps from the Sunday farmer's market, Peet's & Starbucks, grocery stores, pharmacies, and shopping, this special home offers privacy and all that Montclair Village has to offer. The fantastic open floor plan has refinished hardwood floors and a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances (French door refrigerator, gas range, built-in microwave, Bosch dishwasher, and garbage disposal), Caeserstone countertops, custom tile backsplash, and built-in breakfast nook. Gracious french doors in the kitchen and both bedrooms open onto separate private decks for exceptional outdoor living with plenty of room for a gas grill. The home offers two beautifully relaxing "spa" bathrooms, a cozy wood-burning fireplace, all new energy efficient windows, built-in speaker system throughout, and a front load high efficiency W/D in unit. The neighborhood is very safe, but the home is also equipped with a Bay Alarm burglar alarm system for enhanced safety. Fantastic transportation options include AC Transit V and 18 bus lines to San Francisco and Albany respectively (bus stop is one block away); the Rockridge BART station is a 5 minute drive away. The home is two blocks from the entrance to the recreational Montclair RailRoad Trail. This rarely available rental home offers a wonderfully unique opportunity to enjoy quiet and sunny East Bay living with private outdoor space in the heart of Montclair Village - it doesn't get better than this! Minimum Qualifications: All persons 18 years of age or older who wish to reside in the unit must complete and sign an application. All applicants must meet qualifications to be accepted. A non-refundable $50 application fee per person must be submitted with the application. Each applicant must submit a verifiable photocopy of a valid government issued photo ID. Each applicant must have a minimum FICO score of 720 or better. No prior evictions or unlawful detainer filings. Positive references required. This is a non-smoking property. ABSOLUTELY NO smoking inside or outside of unit on property including decks and porches. Restrictions apply to visitors and guests of tenants. No waterbeds, aquariums or water-filled furniture or decorations of any kind allowed. Landlord pays water, garbage and gardener; tenant pays all other utilities (PG&E, Bay Alarm, cable, internet, phone, etc). Street parking only. No pets. Please do not disturb current tenants. Respond via email to this ad to mercedcottage@gmail.com with your interest and any questions, and further details will be emailed back to you before private viewings will be scheduled.