23670 Carquinez Ave

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.