This dramatic hillside home is located in Woodside Glen community of Oakland at 22 Woodside Glen Court.  Sitting atop a private cul de sac, it offers a pleasant serenity among the trees that surround it.  There are 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 2841 sf of living space. 

It is ideally located for daily living as well.  Highway 580, just below, offers easy transportation to the many attractive shops and restaurants of Montclair, San Leandro, and Castro Valley, as well as a direct commute to Oakland and Berkeley to the north, and Hayward and the Tri-Valley, to the south.  

Upon arrival, one becomes immediately aware of the home's stunning curb appeal.  A sweeping driveway anchors the space, and leads to two separate garages that…

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When a dramatic Mid-century modern home is combined with the lush greenery of the Oakland hills, one comes away with this outstanding home that is located at 2759 Chelsea Drive in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood of Montclair. 

With 4 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 2997 sf of living space, it is a quiet hideaway, and is also appealingly close to everything that the city has to offer. 

Montclair is nearby, by with its charming shops and restaurants, as is Highway 24 at the base of the hill that give efficient and immediate access to Oakland, SF, Berkeley and Contra Costa County.  

As guests and residents arrive, they are welcomed by the serenity of this private, and expansive, front patio and garden. 

Conceived as an ideal…

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This bright and welcoming mid-century style home sits comfortably in the Oakland hills in the Montclair District.  Located at 5820 Colton Boulevard, and offering 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, it well represents its namesake architectural style.

 Floor to ceiling windows along the front of this spacious home invite in both the warm outdoor sun, and the compelling and sweeping hillside views.

A reverse perspective highlights the marvelous central fireplace that anchors the room, and the drama and expanse of the overhead open beam ceiling.  

The golden colored hardwood floors harmonize beautifully with the wooden beams that surround the entrance to the exterior deck, as is seen below.   

Just steps away is the dining area that fits…

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