Beautiful Mediterranean residence on a quiet Berkeley street. Filled w/ natural light, this spacious 2+-br, 1.5-ba home features hardwood floors, custom built-ins & flexible living spaces including an office or guest room & a large permitted cottage-style family/rec room (measured at an additional 347sf for a total of 1573sf) plus a workshop (semi-finished garage at an additional 239sf). The living room features multi-light and stained glass windows & a cozy fireplace with custom cabinetry. The updated kitchen offers island seating & ample storage. French doors open onto the deck and backyard. The primary bedroom faces the garden & also features French doors for outdoor enjoyment. Major system upgrades include seismic retrofitting, updated plumbing, 200 amp electrical, French drain, heat pump HVAC w/ central air, dual-pane windows, integrated wired internet system & newer roofing w/ owned photovoltaic solar panels. The private fenced yard features garden beds, mature citrus, pomegranate & guava trees. Off-street parking and a long driveway complete this versatile property (ADU conversion possibilities?). Exceptional connectivity (Walk Score 90, Bike Score 96) to favorite local eateries, parks & amenities, and approx ½ mi. to Ashby BART.