This elegant hillside home has a splendid curb appeal.  From its pair of perfectly conceived peaked roof dormers, to its winding brick pathway through a lush garden to the front of the door, it is a handsome home in every sense. 

Exceptionally well located at 5051 Harbor Drive in the city's desirable Rockridge neighborhood, it offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in 2,280 sf of living space.  

A large, and classically designed fireplace anchors this spacious living room that is awash in light from a pair of virtually floor to ceiling French doors, and the subtle, but effective, overhead lighting. 

Yet another source is the set of multiple smaller windows above the unique bookcase and display unit at the far right of the room. 

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This broad hillside driveway, bordered with its lush hillside garden and unique sentinel style side trees, creates an impressive curb appeal, and welcomes both residents and guests to this home at 780 Glendome Circle in Oakland,   It offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a generous 2376 sf of living space.  

It is exceptionally well located-just moments from the nearby charming Glenview shops and restaurants, and not far from popular Montclair Village, and Highways 13 and 24, both of which offer efficient transportation to Oakland, San Francisco and Contra Costa County. 

This radiant home has been thoroughly renovated to take advantage of its gentle hillside location, and to capture all that the location can offer.  Above, is the expansive…

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This striking Mid Century Modern style home, with its dramatic curb appeal, is located high in the hills above Oakland on a tranquil cul de sac in the Hillcrest Highlands neighborhood at 34 Shawnee Court.  

It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a spacious 3032 sf of living space.  

The rear gardens and expansive deck space create a serene retreat among old growth trees, and the surrounding greenery that is reminiscent of Tahoe hillside living.  

This view most clearly reflects the concept of Mid Century Modern living that characterizes this home-specifically an expanse of floor to ceiling doors and windows that open to literally invite the "outside in", and encourage a free and easy flow from one living space to another.  

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High in the hills of Oakland is this extraordinary view home located at 13665 Campus Drive.  Because of its distinctive setting, it provides a sweeping view of the Bay area below-from the South Bay to San Francisco-a rare and impressive visual experience.  

It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a a very generous 3254 sf of living space.  It is ideally located in the Ridgemont neighborhood of Oakland, and, as a result, is just minutes from Highway 580 below, which will give rapid access to Oakland, San Leandro, or south to the Dublin Pass and Contra Costa County. 

Two regional parks for hiking and biking, the Oakland Zoo, and the Chabot Science center are all nearby, as well.   

A great deal of attention has been given to creating a…

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Ideally located in Berkeley's Indian Rock neighborhood at 84 San Mateo Road, and close to the Marin Circle, this handsome tri-level Craftsman style home would be a pleasure to own. 

While updated for gracious living, it still has the classic architecture that makes the Craftsman style so cherished.  Its 2739 square feet of living space accommodates 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms.  

This warmly inviting living room is spacious, beautifully lit from multiple windows around the room, and anchored by a handsome central fireplace.  True to its era, a pair of built in window seats on either side provide a space for easy reading and relaxing while viewing the surrounding gardens.  

Just steps away, this handsome dining room awaits guests for…

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This handsome living room, with its dramatic overhead open beam peaked ceiling, and anchored by a large and welcoming fireplace, is one of the first of many outstanding living spaces that greet both guests and residents upon arrival.  

Located high in the hills above North Berkeley at 547 Grizzly Peak Boulevard, the home offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in an generous 2855 sf of living space.  

One of the most remarkable features of this house is the view through the far right wall of windows, seen above, that reveal a panoramic view of the Bay area below that includes both San Francisco, Oakland, SF Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge.

One of the joys of living in the Berkeley and East Bay hills is the availability of this spectacular scene…

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