This handsome Mediterranean styled home at 112 Estates Drive in Piedmont offers innovative design inside and out.  It manages to be classic, without being dated.  Built by architect Earl McDonald in 1936, it offers 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and plenty of backyard space.  

  As you walk up the charming walkway, you are enveloped by a pleasant front garden.  A  classic stone stairway, and a cozy porch leads you to a very attractively incised wood front door.  

As you enter the home, you are immediately struck by the entry way that includes unique stone flooring,  a beautiful and dramatic stairway complete with graceful metal railings, and a charming window with a colorful image of a parrot 

An immediate right turn places you in…

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This elegant & Majestic European Chateau d'Aimee rests atop a sun-drenched knoll overlooking the Orinda Hills.

 

The 5,067 SF Tuscan villa reminiscent of classical Renaissance architecture. is situated on 0.78 acres surrounded by California Oaks: Total privacy and seclusion yet within walking distance to downtown and public transportation. Spectacular waterfall entry leads to a grand sweeping staircase and a dramatic living room with carved marble fireplace & maple/walnut inlaid floors, carved moldings.

Formal dining room showcases a magnificent Dresden chandelier & matching scones with built-in china cabinet.

The kitchen of Clive Christian design with kitchen showcases saga green cabinetry chalked in gold & marbling…

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This grand and elegant home designed by Albert in 1911 is now on market for the first time in 60 years! Located at 1504 Oakland Avenue in Piedmont, this handsome colonial home is definitely a dream for everyone. Not too far away is the Children’s Fairyland and Chabot Space and Science Center which is a perfect place for your kids to enjoy on weekend. While the curb is eye-catching, inside is very spacious and offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath. It also has a 2 car garage with a legal apartment above.

Inside is a spacious living room with a white immaculate wall that looks great against the hardwood floor. Note the wide glass window that surely invites the fresh air and sunshine from the outside. The fireplace is inviting for a nice…

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