Tranquil Retreat in Lower Kensington

This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is surrounded by private gardens and patios.  Located on a tranquil street, an unassuming fenced exterior opens to a secluded courtyard. The paver patio off the kitchen is the perfect spot for outdoor dining and gathering, surrounded by verdant plantings, the mature apricot tree, and the lovely gurgling waterfall fountain.

The living area is open and bright, with a handsome corner fireplace anchoring the space. Gorgeous hardwood floors, an updated kitchen, and sweet sunny breakfast nook provide multiple spaces for relaxed living.  Two ample bedrooms and a bath on the entry level. Downstairs has a large bedroom, plus an office or hobby room. There is a separate laundry room with the original built-in ironing board, plus 1 more bath downstairs, which opens to the lower garden. The property backs to East Bay Mud reservoir land below, where you can occasionally see deer. Fortunately, the yard is well fenced, so the deer are kept from eating the lovely rose bushes, fruit trees, and yummy vegetable garden. A pergola provides a shady spot for hanging out under the honeysuckle vine. Attached 2-car garage.

Just down the hill is Colusa Circle, with a grocery, pizza restaurant, pub, Semifreddi’s Bakery, and the weekly farmers’ market. There are bus stops at the Circle, and it’s only a few miles to the El Cerrito Plaza BART, or south to vibrant Solano Avenue.