For those that covet magical views from just about every room in the house, this 4 Bedroom, 3 1/2 Bath home at 6689 Skyline Boulevard in Oakland, is something you must consider immediately.  Located in the hills above Montclair Village, it is close to Rockridge, Orinda, and the many hiking and biking trails of nearby regional preserves.

This 4100 sf home was built to take advantage of the sweeping views afforded by its location high in the Oakland hills.  San Francisco, Bay Bridge and Oakland downtown views are available for your enjoyment, no matter what the hour.  

There are multiple levels to choose from, but the center of the home has to be the Family Room/Kitchen complex.  A stone fireplace centers the seating area, and a dining area,…

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The curb appeal of this charming Piedmont Ranch Style home at 1 Sotello Avenue, should please the fussiest of gardeners, because the entire home is centered around the gardens and patios. It has 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths, and light flows in from every window.  

The appealing front door opens to a spacious living room with a handsome fireplace, hardwood floors, and dual pane windows.  Inviting doors at either side of the room open onto the very special back and front patios.  

You can enjoy the lovely garden from your front patio, and look forward to entertaining friends here, or in the formal dining room to the right of the main entrance.  

Whether you choose the front or back patios, or the dining room, you have, at your…

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 This outstanding architectural gem represents the gracious living it was created for.  Located at 260 Euclid Avenue, in Oakland, this 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath home includes a very handsome 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath in-law unit.  Centrally located, just moments from Lake Merritt, and the Grand Lake and Lakeshore Avenue shopping and restaurants, it is well worth considering.  

The spacious living room includes arched windows, a dramatic fireplace, and is ideal for a quiet evening's relaxation, yet offers ample space for entertaining guests.  

 

Just steps away, the engaging ambiance continues with a pleasing formal dining room.

The kitchen and adjacent breakfast room provide light filled space, and the classic and popular buffet/hutch for storing…

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This beautiful home, located in the Oakland hills at 46 Carisbrook Lane, make a dramatic presentation even before you enter its spacious interior.  This 3 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts 3,566 sf of light filled rooms.  

The living room with its desirable beamed ceilings, handsome hardwood floors, and central fireplace, invites evenings by the fire, and views 24 hours a day of the Bay and canyon.  

Steps away is the very impressive chef's kitchen which features a stone counter and double oven.  It can be an eat-in kitchen as well, for informal occasions, or you can choose to use the immediately adjacent patio just outside the sliding glass doors.  

 

Of the three bedrooms, while all have the stunning hardwood floors and pleasing…

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This gracious, and architecturally pleasing, French Country styled home is located in the Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland, at 931 Hillcroft Circle.  Offering 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and a very spacious 2736 SF of living space, it is an excellent choice for your new home.     

This handsome living room has a fireplace, beamed ceilings, and, as with much of the rest of the house, French windows and doors that bring in wonderful light, and open to the wrap-around porch.

Immediately adjacent is the family room and dining room, which continue the theme of the French windows and doors that open onto the porch.  

 

The inviting kitchen has a Viking stove and a dramatic copper range hood.

There are four bedrooms, each one…

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If you have ever wanted a dramatic Bay area view home, this captivating winner located at 14030 Broadway Terrace in the Montclair hills of  Oakland, should more than fit your needs. Almost every room in the 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home has a view of the SF Bay and Oakland panorama.   

This home underwent a complete renovation in 2016.  It has two new firelplaces, new flooring, windows, and paint.  Of special note is 16 feet of Fleetwood sliding glass doors to offer these irresistible views, as seen below in the living room and dining room.  

An additional desirable upgrade has been the kitchen.  This all new kitchen incorporates quartz counters, stainless appliances, and a wine refrigerator.  

The home features four bedrooms.…

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This classically designed 1918 Craftsman home at 121 Nova Drive in Piedmont, has all the many fine features that make that style of architecture pleasing. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is 1794 sf. in size.  From its handsome front door and living room,  through its dramatic dining room, to its inviting back yard, this is a charmer. 

 

The living room has so many pleasing amenities.  With its hardwood floors, wood framed windows, and dramatic window treatments, it is warm and welcoming.

As with all Craftsman homes, the dining room is always an important centerpiece.  Here, the classic buffet/hutch is present, as is a dramatic chandelier.  Light flows in from the spacious windows, creating a very appealing ambiance.

While every home…

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This very attractive cottage at 156 Dale Street, Piedmont offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, a great location, and curb appeal.  Priced at $799,000, it should attract a lot of attention.  

A handsome fireplace anchors this open living room/dining room combination.  Multiple windows let in the exterior light, and outdoor views.  Hardwood floors add to the appeal.  

 

There are two bedrooms, and both feature hardwood floors.  The first, below, has room for a desk, and a door to the engaging back yard and patio.  The other is equally welcoming.

Even though the term "cottage" implies something smaller, the back yard and patio are quite spacious, and include green space, and a dining and entertaining area.

 This pleasant home,…

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This home at 135 Lexford Road in Piedmont offers a ideal combination of a beautifully updated mid-century modern home, and dramatic South Bay view.  Built in 1959, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home is captivating winner.

The living room is a gorgeous showplace.  With windows and skylights admitting light from every angle, and an unobstructed view out the window, the open floor plan makes this home a truly inviting place to live.

 

Just steps away from the front room is a charming kitchen/dining room combination ideal for a quiet night home, or entertaining guests.

This home has three distinct and very attractive bedrooms, two of which include the high peaked ceilings that enhance the sense of extra space. These also includes glass…

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A white picket fence and a cheerful yellow door welcomes you to this delightful Piedmont home at 92 Oakmont Avenue.  This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home has updated bathrooms, and a updated chef's eat-in kitchen.  A special attraction is the very welcoming family room for evenings in.  

As you enter this charmer, you are immediately impressed with the dramatic beamed ceilings, a handsome fireplace, and spacious windows.  This bright and airy atmosphere flows nicely into an adjacent dining room.

Immediately adjacent to the dining room, is an updated eat-in chef's kitchen that should please the most demanding cook.   

Additional room for entertaining or recreation is found in a engaging family room that includes a fireplace, and a built in…

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