This bright and updated Craftsman bungalow is ideally located to enjoy the best that Albany has to offer. Just minutes to vibrant Solano Ave, Memorial Park & pool, and El Cerrito BART, you can leave the car behind. Artfully and skillfully remodeled by a master carpenter with modern upgrades and convenient floor plan, this home checks all the boxes! The front porch, framed by handsome stone-clad columns, welcomes you to a beveled glass front door & foyer. Inside, the sunlit living and dining room with box-beam ceiling provides a pleasant space to relax while looking out to the garden and charming streetscape. The chefs' kitchen is beautifully appointed with granite counters, Sub-Zero fridge, Viking range, appliance garage, and skylight. Just off the kitchen is a flexible space for an office/hobbies. The two bedrooms towards the front of the home share a bathroom. The principal suite offers privacy & garden views. Bonus room for guest/media room. Large backyard! 2 car off street parking!