Timeless architecture and easy urban living await in this upgraded 2+BD/2.5BA Craftsman complete with a basement studio (with full bath and kitchenette). A bountiful blooming trellis and private gate welcome you to the 1182 SQFT main home that lives large. Sunlight streams into the living room with a coved ceiling, picture railing, and newer mullioned windows with a garden view. Beautiful hardwood floors span into the dining room where you can dine with family and friends in style with its fireplace, built-in cabinets, and bay window. The adjoining modern kitchen features a nearby powder room and an adjacent flexible space ready as a den or large breakfast nook. Two bright bedrooms with roomy closets share an upgraded jack-and-jill bathroom. From the backdoor, enjoy indoor/outdoor living in the spacious backyard with a big patio, fun play structure and mature landscaping. There's plenty of space to entertain, relax, and garden. A separate exterior door leads to over 1000 sqft of bonus space, offering a kitchenette, stylish full bath and recessed lighting, perfect as an office, guest room, studio, or den. In the large basement, find the laundry room, garage access, and more flex space. Ideally located near the Emeryville Greenway path, Berkeley Bowl, & Bay Street.