You may have noticed over the last year or so, the intensive and complete renovation of 312 Sheridan Avenue.  It has been really exciting watching this Piedmont gem be transformed back to its former glory.

Just recently put on the market after being owned by only two prior families, it is a wonderful old home, circa 1920, with a fresh modern rehabilitation.  The owner had originally intended to restore the house for his parents and extended family to live in, but, upon the family's visit, they realized that it was just too large, and had too many stairs for them to manage.  With that plan out the window, they decided to continue with a full restoration, and put the house on the market. 

As was the mode with houses a hundred years ago, rooms were…

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The Adams Point area of Oakland is located just above the northern end of scenic Lake Merritt.  If you are looking for a condominium that puts you in the heart of everything, you want to consider finding something special here. 

Once here, you will discover that you are adjacent to two of the busiest neighborhood shopping areas in the city--Grand Avenue and Lakeshore Avenue.  On either you will find coffee shops, specialty and food shops, unique restaurants, and the always popular Trader Joe's.  Each Saturday morning you can add to your collection of wonderful fruits, vegetables and baked goods by joining your neighbors at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market, which is a popular favorite throughout the area. 

Not far away is the Oakland Museum, and…

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