Located in the Northbrae area of Berkeley at 1215 Colusa Avenue, is this truly delightful English Tudor style home that offers both charm and style to its residents.   Classic in its architecture, it brings a piece of historic England to the Berkeley foothills, and a bit of imagination as well. 

With 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms it is comfortably sized with 1488 sf of living space.  Despite the location's rural ambiance, it is especially well located just moments from popular Monterey Market, and all the shops and pleasant restaurants on nearby Solano Avenue.  

A delightfully picturesque wooden bridge crosses over a soothing stream in front of the home-both providing quiet and privacy from the outside world.  

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Immediately adjacent to historic and scenic Lake Merritt in Oakland, is Park Bellevue Towers-a premium, and very desirable, condominium complex.  Immediately available is an outstanding, and beautifully renovated corner unit-#1402

This is certainly one of the most compelling views in the area.  The floor to ceiling wall of windows captures every moment and delight of the surrounding lakeside panorama, and they do so every day of the week, each hour of the day.  

There is very generous floorspace throughout-1284 sf-allowing a marvelous variety of opportunities for furniture placement that can suit your needs perfectly.  

The room is anchored by a well placed, and gleaming, central island with a waterfall quartz countertop--a perfect…

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High in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood of Oakland is this captivating, and recently built, contemporary view home located at 6645 Exeter Drive.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 2735 sf of living space.  

With two view balconies, and an outstanding open floor plan, it is especially attractive to those who enjoy entertaining.  The gracious interior space offers a variety of potential design configurations that allows one to create their own distinctive living space.  

In addition to its architectural features, it especially unique in that it is solar powered and "designed to be energy independent, and have maximum water conservation of plumbing fixtures and landscaping" as represented by the seller.  

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Anyone who has lived in the Bay area for any period of time has heard about the stunning and sweeping hilltop views of San Francisco Bay that are available from the homes in Hiller Highlands, as is evidenced by the scene above.  

This very special townhome is carefully designed to take advantage of this unique location high on this Oakland hillside.  As can be seen, these rooms easily capture the scene below in all its drama and beauty. 

Located in Hiller Highlands, It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 1796 sf of living space.  

This scene reveals the spacious floor to ceiling French doors that slide aside to invite both residents and guests to step outside to the outdoor balcony and enjoy the stunning top of the world…

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This handsome contemporary home sits high in the Berkeley hills, and offers a gracious and comfortable living experience that is impressively combined with the sweeping view of the Bay area, as is seen directly below.  

Located at 6822 Charing Cross Road, it offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 2534 sf of living space, and many additional and desirable upgraded amenities.  

One of the many benefits of living in the East Bay hills is the availability of captivating Bay area views like this, that seen just below the home.  Best of all, it is one that can be enjoyed 24 hours a day, and changes beautifully in effect as the days and seasons change.  

This home is especially well placed high above the interchange of Highways…

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