Enjoy Victorian elegance and utilitarian livability at its finest! This 1906 Bungalow Craftsman home is the private, three-level main house on a multi-unit property, 50 steps from the North Berkeley BART Station, and prime location on Berkeley's iconic "Bicycle Boulevard". Upon entry, you will be greeted with historic charm, including original craftsman-inlay wood floors, two rolling pocket doors, and a pair of matching art deco crystal chandeliers. Enjoy original plaster archway ceilings and decorative brick fireplace. The home has preserved original wall-to-wall American Oak panels, glass built-in cabinetry, and bench storage seating. In the roomy kitchen, find a classic 1940s Occidental gas range with skillet, pantry, wood cabinets, and dishwashing sink complete with a 'dumbwaiter' window for easy service to the dining room. Downstairs half bathroom in the mudroom/pet-feeding room that leads to the backyard. Upstairs, three generously-sized bedrooms, each with full-sized closets and beautiful sunset views from all windows of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, Bay Bridge, and Berkeley hills. Full-sized bonus room with giant windows, which can be used as a bedroom, sunroom, nursery, or office. Large split-style bathroom, fully remodeled with wall-mount console sink, waterfall faucet, and floor-to-ceiling tiled shower. This upstairs bathroom has a separate toilet room for added convenience. The home has a finished basement with smart-appliance laundry area, and another bonus room for office/playroom with plenty of room for storage. It is equipped with insulating custom cellular window shades throughout, double-paned Marvin and Milgard windows, new basement ceiling insulation, and a powerful gas thermostat floor heater. Dog-friendly features include built-in dog door, utility sink for baths, and large, fenced backyard dog run with landscaped pathways leading to a pergola deck. Exterior security gate shared with two back units. Although the neighborhood is among the safest in the Bay Area, the property is equipped with a doorbell camera, driveway security camera, and smart locks for added safety. The main house has exclusive use of the 3-car tandem driveway. Total monthly rent $7400 + $600 utilities (includes water, sewage, trash, gas, electric, landscaping, and optional home security system). Security deposit $8000. Available June 1, 2022.