This recently renovated, ground-level apartment offers the quiet charm of the Berkeley Hills but sits just steps from the historic Claremont Hotel, dining, shopping and public transit. Start your day with a 5-minute stroll to Peet's Coffee, brave the line outside Fournée Bakery, and enjoy breakfast on your master bedroom's private deck. Hike it off at nearby Claremont Canyon and make your way to the sunny Station Burger beer garden. Or stock up at the historic Star Grocery for dinner at home! The space This airy 2-bedroom apartment was fully renovated in 2021 and is split between two levels to comfortably sleep a family of four. The lower level of this unit boasts high ceilings with an open floor plan and ample natural + recessed lighting. The living room has 55"-inch 1080p TV with a sound bar and Apple TV for subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and YouTube TV (for live TV). The kitchen features quartz countertops, Bosch dishwasher and an array of quality cookware. A cozy second bedroom features a bunk bed and a large closet, with a large window overlooking the Uplands neighborhood of Berkeley . The upper level has 4 large closets which include a new washer/dryer and fresh linens. The master bedroom has a luxury Saatva mattress and a spacious desk area with high-speed internet. The full bathroom has a new bathtub and shower. You'll have your own private entrance and address, well separated from our family home which sits above this apartment. Two additional French doorways invite natural light and direct access to decks plus a shared garden which we seldom use. Guest access Private entry. Highlights within walking distance of this home include: *5-minute walk* -Claremont commercial district include shops, restaurants and historic Claremont Hotel -Historic Uplands neighborhood -Bus stops servicing San Francisco (~25-minute commute), Berkeley, and the East Bay region *10-minute walk* -Elmwood commercial district (shops, restaurants) -Claremont Canyon Regional Preserve, with rugged trails and sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay *20-minute walk* -Rockridge commercial district and BART (rapid transit) station *25-minute walk* -University of California - Berkeley campus *Bringing a bike?* Covered bike storage is available. You'll have easy access to some of the best road & mountain biking trails the East Bay has to offer! *Traveling by car?* Ample, free street parking is available nearby. Convenient access to the CA-24 freeway and within a 10-minute drive (typically) of the Bay Bridge to San Francisco. Other things to note While this home isn't far from the action, we are in a quiet residential, neighborhood. Large gatherings won't go unnoticed and are strictly prohibited. There is a dedicated stairway leading down to the entrance of this unit.