This classic Mediterranean style home truly represents all that is desirable about this design concept.  Located just moments from Montclair in the Oakland hills at 5635 Grisborne Avenue, and designed by renowned architect Walter H. Ratcliff Jr., it is an irresistible retreat among the trees that surround it.  

It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a spacious 2155 sf of living space, and a perfect combination of indoor and outdoor living. 

The tall and gracefully carved iron gates seen above open onto a patio that is immediately welcoming, and very expansive.  True to its design theme, it offers a large well laid brick patio, a graceful center fountain, and a tree lined central courtyard that creates an ambiance of privacy for both…

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Imagine what it would be like to wake up to this extraordinary view every morning. The entire San Francisco Bay area awaits below for your daily pleasure and enjoyment.

This peak hillside home is located at 5989 Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Oakland, and offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms in an exceedingly spacious 3188 sf of living space.  

It seems as though you are literally sitting atop of the world as you gaze out your multiple floor to ceiling windows that surround you in your combined living room/dining room complex.  

This home is equally suited to both private relaxation and enjoyment, and to hosting events.  The open concept living space created here allows easy movement from one space to another-perfect for entertaining when the…

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This handsome hillside home is located in the Montclair district of Oakland at 6804 Saroni Drive, and offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and a generous 2146 sf of living space.  

As with many of homes in the Oakland hills, it also offers the pleasant serenity that comes from being surrounded by old growth trees and hillside greenery. 

Many residents choose these hills because of this Tahoe like ambiance that is perfectly combined with its close proximity to Montclair, Oakland, Berkeley, and Contra Costa County.  

Guests are welcomed into this spacious, and carefully planned, front patio that provides ample space for parties, special events, or a quiet morning enjoying the sounds of nature.   

The impressively remodeled home's living…

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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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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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This especially handsome home has impressive curb appeal.  From its distinctive architecture, to its well groomed front gardens, it is notable.  Located in the Normandy Gardens neighborhood of Oakland at 5731 Picardy Drive, it offers 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2874 sf of living space.  

A warm and engaging fireplace anchors the living room, and there is generous living space for a variety of interior decorative styles and floorplans for the room itself.  

True to the Normandy style, overhead wooden beams add a bit of drama and color to the off white walls and lighter wooden flooring.

A wall of windows on the far right wall captures the light and invites it into to create a sunny ambiance within the space.  A view across the street,…

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This stunning entry into this home, with its classically styled paired pillars, opens onto a dramatic living space, as is seen in this view of this very special home that is located high in the Berkeley hills. 

Located at 1215 Alvarado Road, it joins other gracious homes that define this neighborhood.   It has been designed by the well known architectural firm of Hopkins/Palmer and Associates.  

Its very expansive living space includes 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, and an very desirable 3943 sq. ft. of floor space.  

The living room literally glows with light from virtually every aspect of this space.  Perfectly placed skylights capture the exterior light, and are paired with the overhead lighting to offer a warmth that is exceptionally…

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This very engaging hillside townhome is located at 36 Clarewood Lane in the Clarewood Subdivision of Oakland's Montclair district.   Surrounded by tall trees and pleasant hillside trails, it offers a Tahoe like atmosphere just moments from Montclair Village, and nearby Berkeley and Oakland.  

It features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a comfortable 1396 sf of living space. 

Three stunning, and 10 foot floor to ceiling windows combine with a set of four horizontal windows to capture the restful view of the exterior greenery and trees immediately adjacent to the living room.  

The living room itself is large, and is softly color coordinated with the hardwood floors and the subtle off white walls.  It is anchored by a pleasant fireplace that…

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High up in the Berkeley hills is this remarkable Tudor style home that captures the eye with its marvelous brick walls and its dramatic peaked roofs.  Located at 620 Cragmont Avenue, it offers a panoramic Bay area view directly below, and is just moments from Tilden Park, and hillside biking and hiking trails.  

This very spacious home offers 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, and 4 bedrooms in a generous 2648 sf of living space.  

This sweeping view of the San Francisco Bay area is available every day of the year from this home, and is especially appealing as the seasons and time of day create new visions to enjoy.  

There is a warmth that is experienced in every corner of this home.  Upon entry, one is greeted by high ceilings, and…

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