This tidy home in South Berkeley, on a quiet street lined with oak trees near several parks, appears to show you its hand from the front: sweet little garden, attached garage, a peek into the living room through corner picture windows. However, the party is in the back, and you won’t want to miss this one.

Lovingly curated and tended to, there are multiple zones for entertaining, relaxing, harvesting, resting. From the back of the house, floor to ceiling glass doors beckon the outdoors in. First, a covered patio for al fresco dining is surrounded by honeysuckle, jasmine, and an arbor covered in grapes. There are roses everywhere in shades of purple and red, lilies growing tall, beds of vegetables tucked around pathways. Fruit trees thrive: apple, cherry, pomegranate, lemon, lime, apricot, and avocado, plus raspberry bushes, herbs. The middle of the garden features a firepit in a brick courtyard, next to a modern studio perfect for WFH or as guest quarters. It’s a magical spot and completely unexpected.

Back inside, both ample bedrooms look out to the garden oasis, and the bathroom and kitchen have been remodeled this year. The original dark wood floors shine, and the garage contains tons of additional storage space. Neighbors know each other and there are block parties; bakeries and coffee shops are only minutes away. Look twice. 

• 2 bedrooms, 1 new bath
• Remodeled kitchen with new countertops, flooring, refinished cabinetry
• Freshly painted interior
• Attached 1-car garage
• Backyard with patio and mature plantings, fully fenced
• ADU/home office/studio