This striking home, with its engaging front gardens and handsome architectural presence, is located on a corner lot high in the hills in Oakland's desirable Ridgemont neighborhood at 4202 Ridgemont Court.  

It offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a very expansive 2753 sf of living space.  

As one arrives into the home, it is hard not to be affected by the creative use of light and design that awaits one.  Light is streaming in from sets of tall windows around the room, and is captured and transmitted throughout the space by the peaked overhead ceiling. 

The anchoring central fireplace is large and welcoming, and two tall side pillars replicate, and carry to the ceiling, the unique fireplace mantel design.  

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This very engaging Mediterranean style home is located in Montclair's popular Piedmont Pines neighborhood in Oakland at 2621 La Cuesta Avenue.  Settled comfortably among well established greenery and tall trees, it is immediately inviting. 

Located back from the street, it is reached by the gently winding driveway that leads up to both the home and a distinctive open air carport that is suitable for four cars.   

It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with 1598 sf of living space, and is situated on a generous .25 acre lot.  

There is an immediate curb appeal upon arriving at the house.  The home's classic white stucco exterior is topped with red tile roofing, and a tall arched glass front window.  A pair of decorative wrought iron railings…

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This glowing hillside home is found at 5106 Fairhill Court in the Ridgemont neighborhood of Oakland.  It is stunning in its quiet beauty, and is surrounded by well established trees, gardens, and greenery on the exterior, and gracious living space on the interior.  

It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a very generous 2425 sf of living space, and on a 3/4 acre lot. 

While it appears to be well settled in at the end of a quiet cul de sac in the Oakland hillsides, it is just 5 minutes from Highway 580-a direct route to most of the Bay area's nearby cities.   The Oakland Zoo and multiple hiking and biking trails are close by, as well.  

An additional perspective of the rear garden reveals it proximity to the home's wide outdoor viewing…

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