THE FEELING: Immensely flexible and beautifully updated, this sunny home is a North Berkeley oasis with lush gardens and a hot tub blocks from BART, the Ohlone Greenway, and the world class amenities of North Berkeley. THE HOUSE: 5 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, 1987 SQFT split level, offering privacy and floorplan flexibility for every need. Professionally landscaped, the home is surrounded by meandering English gardens, mature Japanese maples, and fruit trees. The living room welcomes you with a garden view and fireplace, and the upgraded chef's kitchen features a Miele fridge and Viking stove. The kitchen opens to a tranquil garden, which is also accessed from the primary suite, privately tucked away in the back of the house. Generously sized upstairs bedrooms feature abundant natural light, ample closets and/or built-in cabinetry. The attached one-car garage also has possibilities with recessed lighting, a wall of cabinets, and laundry area. DESIGN LANGUAGE: Traditional Period Revival with European influence includes mullioned casement windows throughout, random plank hardwood floors, and incredible indoor/outdoor flow. THE HEART OF THE HOME: The stylish kitchen opens to enjoy the enclosed backyard where a spacious deck with built-in seating invites you to gather for conversation, sip your morning coffee, or dine al fresco with family and friends. Steps lead to a level lawn for play and another patio for entertaining, or relaxing in the oversized hot tub. SYSTEMS & PEACE OF MIND: EV charger, brand new roof, multiple new windows and a heat pump. BESO compliant. HES Score: 4. OUTSIDE YOUR DOOR: Blocks away from beloved city parks including King pool, top-rated public schools, gourmet shopping at Monterey Market, and BART. Explore Solano Avenue's dining, Gilman's amenities or Berkeley's world-class cultural offerings.