251 Athol Ave

Sunny lower flat in duplex near Lake Merritt available now. FIRST MONTH FREE.

Luxurious (former) owner's flat, bright, spacious, high ceilings, lovingly designed, professional kitchen, stainless appliances including dishwasher (in the island), A 5-star full bathroom with bath and shower is at the end of the hall towards back yard. A super sunny bedroom with en suite separate toilet and shower are nearest the entrance hall. This south-facing bedroom shares the entry hallway with the rest of the apartment and is usable as a bedroom or a separate workspace. Recent renovation with building reworked from foundation to roof. Old beauty with updated systems -- electrical, plumbing and central forced-air heating. South-facing living-room admits plenty of light through newly installed windows. View onto front garden. Surprisingly quiet street. Gorgeously landscaped grounds.

The back door opens to a large deck and luscious tree-filled garden. Automated (but lockable) electronic pet door lets pet in and out of the shared enclosed back yard. Bicycle shed and laundry are shared with two other units.

Short walk along Lake Merritt to BART (0.9 miles to Lake Merritt Station and 1.2 miles to 12th Street downtown Oakland), Lakeshore/Grand shops, Arizmendi, Peets. Saturday farmers market

Terms: Security deposit $4400 upon lease signing, first month's rent due on move in. Owner pays landscaping, water, trash/recycling collection. Tenant pays PGE, their own Internet, a share of utilities for the shared laundry (to be detailed).

Within a year will have off-street parking with EV charging capability. (Rent to be adjusted then.) Small dog or cat welcome. You will both enjoy the pet door to the back yard.

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