1245 Allston Way Townhouse

15-minute bus or bike ride straight to UC Berkeley campus **THE UNIT** This spacious second-floor Victorian flat has the kind of character and common space that's genuinely hard to find — tall ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, bay windows, and classic built-in Victorian details throughout. As you enter, you walk into a large dining room (15x15+). To the left is an equally large living room (15x15+, not including the bay window alcove) with a small balcony — a great spot to take in the neighborhood. The layout gives you an exceptional amount of shared living space. **Bedrooms:** - Master bedroom (15x15+ with bay window) off the living room — large and light-filled - Second bedroom (~12x15) off the dining room, with built-in storage - Third bedroom off the kitchen, normal-sized **Kitchen & Bath:** The kitchen is on the cozy side but fully equipped — dishwasher, stove, fridge, and ample cabinet space. The bathroom is a smart split layout: one room with shower, bathtub, and sink; a separate room with the toilet. Two people can use the bathroom at the same time — a surprisingly big deal in a shared house. **Laundry:** Stackable washer/dryer in unit. Dishwasher in kitchen. **Outdoor access:** Stairs from the kitchen lead down to a small shared yard — great for bikes, a BBQ, and hanging out. And yes: there is a hot tub. The building has two 1BR units and an in-law unit on the ground floor, also sharing the yard and hot tub. Current neighbors are professional, quiet, and friendly young adults. --- **THE NEIGHBORHOOD** This is one of those locations where everything you need is either steps away or a short walk. You're right next to Strawberry Creek Park — recently renovated, with a creek, playground, basketball court, soccer field, and volleyball court. The beloved Hidden Cafe is right at the park entrance. Two major corridors (University Ave and San Pablo Ave) are both walkable, with a genuinely exceptional lineup of spots: **Cafes & Coffee:** - The Hidden Cafe — right at Strawberry Creek Park (4.6?) - Heyma Yemeni Coffee — unique Yemeni coffee & tea, open until midnight on University Ave (4.7?) - Belmo Cafe — Algerian bakery-cafe with exceptional pastries & espresso on University Ave (4.8?) - Masterpiece Coffee — specialty pour- on San Pablo Ave (4.9?) **Restaurants:** - Califa's Greens — fresh Latin-inspired bowls & burritos (4.9?) - Mercado 925 — elevated Mexican with excellent cocktails (4.7?) - Rose La Moon — authentic Thai & homemade desserts (4.9?) - Tipsy Yeti — Nepali restaurant & bar with live music (4.8?) - Lao Garden — Laotian cuisine with a devoted following (4.7?) - Heads and Tails Barbecue — BBQ & sports bar (4.1?) **Bars:** - Acme Bar & Company — serious whiskey selection & great cocktails (4.4?) - Missouri Lounge & Cafe — laid-back neighborhood bar with a sunny back patio (4.4?) **Groceries:** - Middle East Market — Persian grocery & restaurant (4.7?) - Mi Tierra Foods — Latin grocery with fresh produce & hot food (4.5?) - Whole Foods Market — ~1 mile away on Gilman St **Fitness & Wellness:** - Berkeley Yoga Center — essentially next door on Bonar St (4.4?) - The Green Yogi — highly rated studio on MLK Way (4.9?) **Transit:** - North Berkeley BART — ~10-minute walk; easy access to SF and the East Bay - Major bus lines nearby: 51, 72, SF commuter - 15 minutes by bike or bus to UC Berkeley campus --- **AT A GLANCE:** - Walk Score: ~97 (Walker's Paradise) | Bike Score: Biker's Paradise - Hot tub access - Victorian character: high ceilings, hardwood floors, bay windows, built-ins - Massive common areas (living room + dining room, both 15x15+) - Split bathroom (shower room + separate toilet room) - In-unit stackable washer/dryer + dishwasher - Small balcony - Shared yard (bikes, BBQ, hanging out) - Steps from Strawberry Creek Park - 10-min walk to North Berkeley BART - Near bus lines 51, 72, SF commuter - 15 min to UC Berkeley