Golden Duplex, enjoyed for many years as a single family home. Architecturally historic property with irreplaceable period fixtures and character, offering immense flexibility and potential, with a highly desirable legal status: Exempt from rent control when an owner also is an occupant! Prime location near Berkeley Bowl, Elmwood, UC Campus + BART! The home's upper floor features two bedrooms, one bath with dual showers, and spacious light-filled eat-in kitchen opening to rear balcony with views of hills, and steps down to rear garden. Main level offers living room, dining room, bedroom, full bath, and small rear kitchen. A spacious A-frame attic and the basement present compelling expansion possibilities. Rear of lot has an old double garage, ready for ADU+ development, plus commercial zoning on rear of lot; buyer to investigate approved uses. Rent one floor or build and rent an accessory unit while you build equity, then reclaim the entire property at your discretion with no required tenant payments. This is a delightful historic property with unlimited options!