http://www.MaureenKennedy.NetFidelity Title(listingpromoterf.com)http://listingpromoterf.com/Uploads/22/62/12262/images/Kennedy315x441.jpghttp://www.MaureenKennedy.Nethttp://www.GreenwoodCondo.netThu, 12 Jun 2008 22:21:49 GMTCondo with an In-Law! Click on "Rooms" to the left or detailed discussion of the home, and "Property Reports" for blueprints of the property and a list of recent renovations!! This home offers a host of recent updates together with a great location—tucked between Crocker Highlands and Glenview. The main floor boasts refinished hardwood floors, new built-ins, and recently updated kitchen and baths complete with appliance upgrades. Down below is a flexible studio space with kitchen and bath—the unit is like a condo with an in-law. Private home office? Teenager’s room? Recreation room? Exercise room? In-law or caregiver’s unit? Pied-a-terre with rental above? Whether you’re seeking a sense of community, moving close to schools, or downsizing, take back your free time with a location close to everything! · Great location on the Crocker Highlands side of Park Blvd.; · Well-maintained 4-plex, new furnace/HWH, few shared walls; · Gorgeous kitchen and bath renovation, in-unit laundry, built-ins, refinished floors; · 1 bd/1 ba, with studio space below w/ kitchen and bath; garage; · Transit-friendly location with effortless commutes; · Close to Lakeshore Avenue and Glenview restaurants and theater, the Lake and farmer’s market; · Quiet location with lovely common areas. $475,000 Open Sunday 6/15 and 6/22 from 2-4:30 pm 3838 Greenwood Avenue, just off Park Boulevard: —Gracious living in a recently updated home: This vintage condominium offers classic touches, and gorgeous recent updates, including kitchen, bath, in-unit laundry, refinished floors, new built-ins, water heater, and furnace. —Studio space for your flexible lifestyle: Need a home office? Large workshop? Sewing room or crafts space? Fitness center? The studio below the unit offers that flexibility, and includes a kitchen and bath. —Surrounded by gardens and decks: This artfully arranged fourplex offers several exterior patios, gardens, gorgeous bougainvillea along the garage, and an expansive deck above it. —Location: This in-town classic affords effortless access to play, work, recreation, Lakshore/Glenview/Piedmont Ave. shopping, Lake Merritt, great restaurants, theater, Whole Foods, as well as the Saturday farmer’s market. Take a look at WalkScore.Com to see how "walkable" this location is--it rates a 71 out of 100, and that doesn't reflect the casual carpool and SF express bus stop closeby! —Well maintained home: Co-owned for years by a Berkeley contractor with taste, many systems have been upgraded or replaced in recent years. Newer roof, bolted foundation, shear wall in lower area, structural underpinning in garage, noise-reducing insulation on the small portion neighboring another unit. —Quick commutes so more time for the good life: Express buses to San Francisco leave within walking distance, casual carpool departs within a few blocks, easy drive to Berkeley, Emeryville and beyond. Take back your commute time and enjoy that extra cup of coffee! http://www.GreatOceanviewCottage.comMon, 25 Feb 2008 10:44:18 GMTClick on "Rooms" to the left to get an annotated introduction to the home. Click on "Reports" for A History of the Home and Area, Owner Improvements, and From the Owners. Tucked off 8th Street in its own quiet and private mew, this charming Victorian cottage packs a big punch. Accessed down a private walk and surrounded by overflowing perennials and roses, Meyer lemon, crab apple tree, and raised beds, the exterior exudes charm. Inside, two bedrooms, one bath and an eat-in kitchen are complemented by a back deck for relaxing. Newer and new improvements, together with a low pest estimate provide peace of mind. $475,000 Close to all that 4th Street has to offer—restaurants, shops, Peet’s; At the heart of Berkeley’s historic core; Close to running trails, BART, UC-Berkeley, Bicycle Blvd., Rt. 580; Surrounded by a classic Berkeley garden; Newer roof, dual-paned windows, exterior paint; new interior paint, kitchen flooring; 2 BR, 1 BA, 700 sf +/-, plus loft storage/play area, eat-in kitchen, deck, storage shed with bike rack, 1 parking space. 1924-B 8th St., in the 4th Street neighborhood of Berkeley offers: —Relaxed Charm! A Wedgewood stove, Douglas fir floors and ceilings, classic eat-in kitchen, cottage proportions, great garden and new interior paint by Scout make this home worthy of a Cottage Living cover. The home and others on this and surrounding blocks form the core of Berkeley’s historic roots as Jacob’s Landing. —Enjoy your Privacy: Hidden in the interior of the block among several other Victorian cottages, this home is a tranquil retreat. Whether inside this historic home, relaxing outside amid the garden, or walking through the private common area in the center of the block, you can enjoy your privacy. —Classic Berkeley Garden: The well-kept garden sports perennials, a Meyer lemon brimming with fruit, crab apple tree ready to bloom, raised beds in the rear, and a good-sized deck from which to enjoy it all. —Fabulous Location: Just blocks from 4th Street shops and restaurants, enjoy weekend strolls to Peets, Bette’s Oceanview Diner, Café Rouge, and the Marina. —Easy Commutes: BART is a few blocks away; UC-Berkeley is up the bicycle boulevard; Rt. 580 is a short distance away. Relax on the rear deck with an extra cup of coffee because your commute is so short! —Peace of Mind: Newer roof and exterior paint; new sewer lateral, interior paint and kitchen flooring; low pest report; McComas home inspection; and home warranty provide peace of mind. Open: Saturday and Sunday, March 1st and 2nd, 2-4:30 pm (with muffins made with lemons from the garden) Sunday, March 9th, 2-4:30 pm Photos, History of the Home: www.GreatOceanviewCottage.Com