This is a lovely location in the hills. Very close to the ridgetop and hiking/biking trails. A converted rail trail near the house walks you into town—easy, pleasant, and less than a mile. The back patio is set up like a game room. We played ping-pong and then, when the kids and grandkids arrived, we shot baskets. The hoop is set low for youngsters and short people like us. Montclair is pretty ho-hum, but it is less than 15 minutes to College Ave in South Berkeley where there are plenty of cool cafés, restaurants, etc.