A wonderful home in an ideal location! This classic wood shingled Craftsman home features lovely light, hardwood floors, built-ins, a cozy decorative fireplace, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, dual pane windows, an updated eat-in kitchen, an office nook plus a spacious sky-lit studio with exposed beams, stained concrete floors and fir framed windows overlooking the expansive and magical mature garden. Planter beds for fresh herbs and veggies, fruit trees including figs and Fuji apples, a beautiful variety of blooming foliage to attract pollinating bees & hummingbirds and providing year-round beauty as the seasons change. The home measures 1520sf, not including the 264sf studio for a combined 1784sf, plus additional basement storage. The 5000sf lot also features a two-car garage and a long driveway which has been integrated into the garden. Close to Cedar Rose Park, N. Berkeley BART, around the corner from popular shops and restaurants on Gilman, and close to favorite Berkeley parks, farmers markets, eateries and produce markets. This is quintessential Berkeley living at its best!