This striking lagoon view provides a daily vacation atmosphere just outside this home at 137 Jervis Bay in Alameda's desirable Costa Brava neighborhood of Harbor Bay.  Serene and soothing, this home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths in approximately 2364 sf of living space. While it appears to be on a far away holiday retreat, it is, in fact, just moments from Alameda and Oakland.  

 The relaxing Mediterranean atmosphere seen above, begins at the door of the house.   Restful white and beige colors contrast pleasantly with the red of the tile roof, and the greenery of the well established front garden area-complete with its own shade tree.  A spacious two car garage provides off street parking.  

 The entry to the home reveals the…

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This striking Berkeley hillside home, nestled among an expansive forest of surrounding trees, is truly unique in its architecture and location.   It is fully landscaped front and rear, and is oriented in such a way that it provides dramatic SF Bay area views from virtually every window in the residence.  Located at 3541 Dwight Way, it offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in approximately 1435 sf of living space.  

As indicated above, the home has been situated this unique location that provides a view of this stunning Bay area scenery every day of the year.   

This remarkable great hall complex was created to take complete advantage of its distinctive location to provide extraordinary views of both the hillside and the Bay area panoramas…

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High in the Claremont hills above Berkeley, is this gracious Mediterranean style home.  Perfectly located for easy access to Berkeley, Orinda, Montclair and Rockridge shopping and dining, and just moments from the hiking and riding trails of Tilden Park, it is a choice spot for both work, recreation and shopping.  At 6960 Norfolk Road, it offers 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, and a spacious 2606 +/-sf of living space. 

To truly see the home, one must start with this impressive entryway.  As with most Mediterranean styled homes, there is an emphasis on indoor/outdoor living, and private garden courtyards.  The entry to the home reflects that intention.  Quiet and soothing, it is also private-kept so by the walls and ample foliage that is seen…

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This delightful home has just been listed for sale, and is as welcoming as its cheerful street presence appears.  Located at 3996 Forest Hill Avenue in the pleasant Dimond Heights area of Oakland, it offers 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms in approximately 1075 sf of living space.  Ideally placed, it is close to popular and nearby shopping and dining areas, and just moments from Dimond Park.  

Guest stepping through the front door are welcomed into a spacious living room that is anchored by a handsome central fireplace, and a sparkling wall of windows to the right.  Worthy of note are the gleaming oak hardwood floors that have just been refinished,  and the stylish white wooden trim that is an integral part of the doors, ceiling, and entryways…

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 Located in the Oakland hills in the Montclair neighborhood at 2015 Drake Drive, this dramatic hillside home incorporates the best of location, view, architecture, and charm.  It is designed for entertaining, yet retains a privacy that is always appreciated.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in approximately 1709 sf of living space.  

 This spacious pool is the recreational anchor of the home. An enclosed patio at the top right joins a large upstairs glass fronted porch for viewing from above, and a lower open patio also the right combines with a walkway to a pair of expansive sliding glass doors--all with the goal of soothing poolside relaxation.   

Just above the pool, and off the living room, this enclosed patio space features…

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One of the joys of living in Montclair being able to enjoy a serene Tahoe-like experience while living just moments from some of the best cities in the area.  This home meets this expectation, and more.  The living room ceilings and windows reach upwards above the room to reach heights that will invite light and color in from every angle.

 Located at 1795 Arrowhead Drive in Oakland's Montclair neighborhood, this home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in approximately 2631 sf of living space.  A flexible floor plan allows a number of creative placements of furniture around the handsome brick fireplace.   

This delightful, and very inviting, window seat is a ideal spot for relaxing with a cup of coffee and a book, while enjoying the experience…

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This stunning view home, located just below Tilden Park in Berkeley, is masterpiece of design and gracious living.  Located at 185 Hill Road, and just above Grizzly Peak Boulevard, it offers 2 bedrooms and 21/2 baths, and a sparkling ambiance that many would envy. 

Classic Mid-Century Modern in design, it features all of the elements that are to be expected--open space, flat planes, integration with nature, and most importantly, walls and walls of glass windows and doors.  

 This sweeping view is beckoning 24 hours a day, every day of the year.  Below are both the Bay Bridge, The Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland, San Francisco and Marin, plus what promises to be very impressive sunsets.  

 Whether you choose to view the panorama from…

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Sitting high atop the Oakland Hills in the Upper Rockridge neighborhood, is this stunning Italian contemporary style view home.  Located at 6140 Buena Vista Avenue, it offers 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a very spacious 3672 sf of living space. 

Ideally located, it is just moments from Berkeley, Oakland, and Montclair, with all that each has to offer in shops, restaurants, and markets.  Its dramatic presence is complimented by a pair of  distinctive arches over the upper and lower front windows.  

One of the reasons that people choose to live in the Oakland hills and the Rockridge neighborhood is the availability of panoramic San Francisco Bay views as the one seen here, and additionally, seen through many of the home's many windows.  This…

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This inviting two story home is located at 4057 Whittle Avenue in the well located Upper Dimond neighborhood of Oakland, and offers an exceptional 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a comfortable 2341 sf +/- sf of living space. 

This home has been pleasantly and carefully remodeled, as will soon be seen, but immediate  evidence of this is reflected in the creation of the  exceptional front garden.  

This dramatic front entry with topped with triple crescents that match the curved steps below, is reminiscent of  Art Deco designs, while the trim of the two glass entry doors develops the theme.  

The living room is enhanced by, and draws light from, the charming bay window that looks out on the distinctive front gardens.  It is centered…

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Hiller Highlands homes have always been known for offering dramatic Bay area views, and this townhouse at 29 Binnacle Hill is no exception.  The view from the home provides a panorama stretching from San Francisco to Marin, and includes both the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. 

This home is stunning. Natural light flows in from windows at every level in this living room and adjacent dining room.  A large Bay area view balcony accessed directly through sliding glass doors behind the sofa, combines with a large vertical shaft of light next to the fireplace, and the window and mirrored wall of dining room, to invite sunlight in from every angle. 

Subdued golden colors from the hardwood floors, overhead open beam ceiling, and the…

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