Pristine & beautiful hideaway, just around the corner from College Ave shops and restaurants! Main house REDONE FROM THE GROUND UP IN 2018-19, carefully envisioned by current owners (thinking they'd live there forever), with an eye to practical function, style and lasting quality. Open living-dining-kitchen, 2 BRs plus fully-outfitted office, 1.5 baths, interior access from garage, great laundry/mud room. Super sweet DETACHED COTTAGE WITH ADDITIONAL FULL BATH for art studio, guest suite or workspace! Newer systems, plus details like box-beam ceilings, multiple skylights, high quality custom cabinetry and built-ins throughout, gorgeous white oak floors, individually controlled heat and AC units, entry gate w/Nest doorbell = easy living! Wisteria-draped trellis and custom-designed entry gate for great curb appeal; private and serene hangout spots in both front and back gardens. Highly-coveted Elmwood location with great commercial district, close to campus, near all the best of Berkeley!