This expansive and dramatic home, located in the hills of Piedmont at 50 Maxwelton Road, is surprising in its size when viewed from its front entrance, as will be seen below.   Multi level, its sits among long established trees and gardens that offer privacy and serenity.  It features 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms and offers a generous 3057 sf  +/- of living space.  

 The home's splendid  Bay area view is one that is both desired and envied.  It includes SF Bay, and a panoramic sweep from San Francisco to Marin.

The extensive front gardens, tile roof, and arched entryway reflect the Mediterranean concept of this home, as does the classical wrought iron trim around windows and the stair railing.

This welcoming and spacious front…

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This classically styled Tudor home at 6 Downey Place in Oakland has outstanding curb appeal-from its white picket fence, front shade tree, pleasant front gardens, to its decorative half timbers and mullioned windows, it is exceptional.  Located in the Crocker Highlands neighborhood, it is just moments away from the in demand shopping and dining venues of Grand and Lakeshore Avenues, and Montclair Village.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in approximately 1959 sf of living space.  

Stepping through the front decorative iron gate, guests are welcomed by impressive brickwork that leads them to the home, arches impressively over the sturdy front door, and defines the central section of the home's frontage.  Continuing the Tudor theme…

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Perfectly located in the heart of Piedmont at 1 Wildwood Gardens, this dramatic and expansive home is welcoming and gracious.  Ideally suited for entertaining, it is situated among imaginatively created gardens, soothing trees, and expansive greenery.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a very spacious 4804+/- sf of living space.  

The Spanish colonial concept is seen in every element of this impressive home, but is most dramatically observed when viewing the slender pairs of matched curved windows along the frontage of the residence, particularly along the length of the second floor.  It is seen once again with the curved wooden front door with the dramatic front door knocker in the shape of a lion's face. 

  Guests are greeted with…

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