This handsome Arts and Crafts home sits proudly on a corner lot in Lower Rockridge in Oakland, and is exceptionally well located.  It is just a short distance from all the popular stores, restaurants and shopping venues that are found on College Avenue, and in Rockridge. 

It is hard to deny the curb appeal of this house.  Located at 5150 Coronado Avenue, it offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 1058 sf of living space.

The fact that is has been well cared for is reflected in its carefully tended front gardens that surround it.  Yellow flower boxes and trim add more charm, as does the final touch of a yellow flowerpot on the front steps.   

A slightly different perspective captures the distinctive lines of a Craftsman home-a popular design to…

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One of the pleasures of living in the Oakland hills is the Tahoe like atmosphere that one experiences daily.  This stunning mid-century modern home, located at 5470 Fernhoff Road in Hillcrest Estates,  has been designed in such a way that it settles in beautifully among the lush, well established trees and  plants that surround it.

It is truly spacious, offering 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms in an outstanding 3374 sf of living space on 1.05 acres.  

To the rear of the home is this stunning pool that invites one enjoy its beauty, recreate and exercise, and entertain friends with parties and barbecues. 

The design of this outstanding home takes advantage of all 3374 sf of its living space, and, as is the concept of a mid-century modern home,…

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This handsome home sits comfortably among the well established trees and gardens of 17 Blair Avenue in Piedmont.  It reflects the classical Craftsman style of architecture that is still valued and appreciated today.  

Well located in central Piedmont, it is just minutes away from schools, parks, the downtown stores, and Dracena Park.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a comfortable 2047 sf of living space.

The home itself is an architectural classic, and has dramatic curb appeal.  Simple lines, sturdy twin pillar frontage, overhanging roofs and a distinctive front porch declare it so.  

 A deep porch with a full overhead roof and matching side pillars at its entry welcomes guests to the house.  Well developed, and well conceived…

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This handsome home, with its distinctive Tudor styling, sits serenely among the trees in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood of Oakland at 2708 Darnby Drive.  It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms in a comfortable 2046 sf of living space.  

It is located close to everything, including popular Montclair Village with its regular art walk, and there is an easy access to Oakland, Berkeley, and Contra Costa County via Highways 13 and 24 at the base of the hill.    

As is seen here, and also below, a great deal of dedication and effort has been invested in surrounding this home with a stunning garden composed of a amazing array of plants and trees that are well established, and varied in scope and size. 

This restful living room is spacious…

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