This large and handsome North Berkeley hillside home is located at 1039 Euclid Avenue, and its classical Tudor style construction makes it both distinctive and dramatic.

Framed by tall old growth trees and well planned gardens, it commands immediate attention.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a comfortable 2229 sq. ft. of living space.

Ideally located in the hills above Berkeley and Albany, it is just a short distance to the many shops and restaurants that make those vibrant neighborhoods so appealing to so many,

Upon entry into the home, one experiences a glowing visual experience that is made possible with the sun streaming in through the expansive floor to ceiling front windows, and supplemental side windows.  

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Nestled among the trees, and high in the hills above Berkeley, is this remarkable home that offers a Tahoe like retreat among verdant hillsides.  Its rustic external appearance is impressively combined with the gleaming updated living experience that is seen throughout the house.     

Located at 3333 Dwight Way, it manages to combine the semi-rustic look of the many richly colored overhead beams, with the softness of lightly colored off white walls, to create a striking effect.  

One of home's most exceptional assets is the central portion of the far wall of glass doors.  It opens to the west, and San Francisco Bay views, providing true indoor-outdoor living, no matter what the time of day, or season.   

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High up in Berkeley's Claremont Hills neighborhood is this outstanding view home located at 1033 Alvarado Road.  Its highly appealing Mediterranean styling is reflected immediately in the multi-gabled red clay roofing, and inviting front gardens.  

It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very expansive 3577 sq. ft. of living space, and is exceptionally well located just a short distance from the shopping and dining of the popular Elmwood and Ashby neighborhoods. 

Nearby Highways 24 and 13 provide direct routes to Oakland and San Francisco to the west, and Contra Costa County to the east.  

As will soon be seen, this home is a perfect venue for gracious entertaining and soothing relaxation.  The side patio, seen here, is just off the…

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High atop Oakland's Montclair hills is this stunning contemporary style home located at 6045 Skyline Boulevard.  Virtually every room has been designed in a way that captures the beauty and drama of the Bay area below. 

Walls of windows offer unobstructed views that can be enjoyed daily, and appreciated as the seasons change, and the light changes from day to evening.  

Offering 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms and a spacious 3204 square of living space, it is a outstanding property.

The living room easily accommodates a large semi-circular sectional sofa that has been perfectly placed opposite a custom wood cabinetry entertainment center.  Off to the right, and easily accessible for entertaining, is the formal dining room

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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. 

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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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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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