Totally refreshed townhouse in North Berkeley's Gourmet Ghetto. One block to Safeway, Saul's, Masa's, Epicurean Garden and Cheese Board. Main floor is open floorplan with a recently updated kitchen, large great room for dining and living graced by a gas fireplace. A secret room hidden behind a wood bookcase off the living room is the perfect office/meditation space or guest room. New bamboo floors. Large sliding door from the dining room as well as the secret room lead to private patio with room for al fresco dining next to gurgling pond and nicely landscaped terraced garden. Dedicated large basement storage/workroom area. Three bedrooms upstairs and full bath. One bedroom is quite large with a double closet. Third bedroom has a high quality Murphy bed that provides flexibility as a guest room/office.Owner operated HOA with low dues. Dedicated off-street parking. Shared laundry room (but there is a location upstairs for an interior laundry closet). No pet or rental restrictions.