Centrally located charming Cottage with sun-drenched backyard retreat. Location, location, location-This home is ideally situated in the St. Jerome neighborhood-3 block to Kensington Circle, 4 blocks to Solano Ave, 1 mile to El Cerrito Plaza. This one level storybook cottage captivates the soul of those wanting a move-in ready home with a large backyard paradise. New kitchen cabinets, new quartz countertops, SS appliances & a charming eat-in area wrapped by a bay window. Refinished hardwood floors throughout, dual pane, seismic retro & freshly painted interior. Updated bath, crown moldings in the living room & a cozy wood burning fireplace. Enjoy the raised bed flower garden in front & a variety of fruit trees/bushes. Behind the new redwood fence is a spacious yard with a majestic maple tree & a vegetable planting area. The airy garage is great bonus space for a home office, artist studio/workshop. Just off the garage is a newly landscaped grassy area for outdoor entertaining.