$999,000

Berkeley living at its best. This Lower Elmwood bungalow is mere blocks to Berkeley Bowl and Whole Foods, Telegraph, Shattuck, College Ave, less than 1 mile to UC Berkeley, BART, and downtown. Charming 3 bed/1+ bath split level bungalow with formal dining, full basement + bonus room, fabulous backyard, and detached garage. A lovely front garden and covered porch greet you. Step inside to a proper entry and wonderful layout that moves from formal living room through French doors to the gracious dining room and into the large kitchen with breakfast nook. Classic character abounds - beautiful built in sideboard and glass paneled cabinets, fireplace and mantle, rich oak floors, multi-paned wooden windows, picture rail molding and high baseboards. One bedroom is on the main floor, with two more bedrooms upstairs, all three have large windows and closets. The bathroom has a new wall mounted vanity and lovely subway tiles, plus a long tub for soaking. Rare full basement with laundry, storage space, bonus room/workshop, and additional toilet. This sweet home is on a large lot with a great backyard retreat. Big lawn areas, producing garden bed, majestic cacti and succulents, mature apricot tree, shade trees, bougainvillea, roses. Many plants are on drip