308 Coventry Road

Kensingtons' coveted Colusa Circle location!  Just a few steps to the front porch that leads to a formal entry and a spacious living room with a fireplace. This home has been beautifully maintained and systems update over time. (HVAC, H2O heater, electrical, roof, retrofitting, kitchen, laundry+++)  A distinctive Spanish-style bungalow.  A formal dining room adjacent to the tastefully updated kitchen with new stone counters, tile floor, cabinetry, stainless appliances, and breakfast nook. Two bedrooms face the garden and Bay view with access to a private balcony that spans the rear of the home. The bath includes a shower over the tub and a convenient laundry closet. The lower level is accessed through exterior side stairs or a side gate. Featured is a completely separate permitted guest suite with a beautiful bath with large shower, a walk-in closet, and an additional laundry room. (There are preliminary drawings for an interior staircase to link the two levels.  The lower deck runs the length of the home with steps to the garden. The garden is deep with blooms and two rustic potting sheds all year. From the decks, you can see the Bay and Mount Tamalpais. There is a nice clean basement for additional storage (wine) and a discreet garden privy. The garage has excellent additional storage.  Just one block to Colusa Circle shops, blocks to the Central Plaza BART, and minutes to Solano Ave. Berkeley. Kensington Neighbors Berkeley is located in the awarded Kensington Hilltop Elementary School Zone. 30 minutes to San Francisco or Marin.