1171 Hearst #A, Berkeley, CA 94702

This stunning townhouse is part of a new development in the heart of Berkeley and it combines a Berkeley sensibility with all the conveniences and amenities of new construction. It features 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. There are windows galore, and the bright, open downstairs floor plan has French doors opening to lush gardens, where residents can enjoy green space for outdoor living. The bedrooms are upstairs, and they offer expansive windows and soaring ceilings. There is plenty of storage, and laundry hook-ups are on this level, as well. Some features cool and ECO include heat pumps that make heat and A/C extremely efficient, convection stove, double-pane glass throughout, low flow toilets/faucets, LED lighting, internal sprinkler system and low-irrigation landscaping. Within secure fencing, the smart landscaping gives the compound a modern yet cozy feel. A shed provides additional storage, and there is dedicated parking for residents. Just a stroll to University Avenue, with its abundance of shops and cafés, and minutes from the Berkeley Marina, downtown and myriad transportation options, these homes provide a quiet retreat in a bustling area, among the very best of Berkeley.