If ever a home has been designed to capture the drama and beauty of its conception from every angle, it has to be this stunning home located at 1 Roble Road in Berkeley's very desirable Claremont neighborhood. 

Offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a generous 1745 sf of living space, it is exceptional from the moment one enters the space, and exemplifies the true indoor/outdoor living experience desired by so many.  

A warmly colored, and ideally placed fireplace is a centerpiece in the living room, and two sets of French doors on either side of it swing wide to invite guests and residents to enjoy the beauty and charm of the outside patio.  

More remarkable is the wider view of the space that reveals the truly dramatic size and…

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This handsome brown shingle home sits comfortably among others like it at 43 Montell Street in Oakland's Piedmont Avenue neighborhood. 

What makes it unique is, unlike the other brown shingle homes around it, is that it was built by the builder/owner for his own personal home in 1959, creating a special and distinctive living space.   

It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a very pleasant 1878 sf of living space.  

A sturdy front door, dual windowed entryway, and sheltered porch welcomes guests into this engaging architectural experience.  

This expansive, light filled living room is immediately welcoming, with more than generous space for entertaining, and offering multiple design options for furniture placement. 

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