This gracious Mediterranean style view home is located high in the hills above Berkeley, and is settled in among serene, and well established, gardens that surround the home, and create a peacefulness that is to be envied.  

Located in the Claremont Knolls neighborhood of Berkeley at 632 Alvarado Road.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 3109 sf +/- of living space.  

Entry into the home reveals this dramatic living room space that is anchored by an expansive fireplace and enhanced with a pair of gracefully arched floor to ceiling French doors-both of which open completely to allow access to the adjacent exterior view balcony.  

A reverse perspective reveals both the size of the living room, and the softly…

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The stunning hillside home, with dramatic curb appeal is now for sale at 6191 Ocean View Drive in the Upper Rockridge neighborhood of Oakland.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 2510 sf. +/- of living space.  

Ideally located, it is close to the popular neighborhood shopping and dining areas of Elmwood, Claremont and Rockridge, and to efficient access to Highways 13 and 24 for commuting to Oakland, San Francisco or Contra Costa County.  

The entire frontage of the home is compelling.  The well conceived front gardens combine with, and are softened by, the cheerful blue entry door, while the floor to ceiling interior stairway adds a dramatic touch when the overhead light passes through it during the day.   

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This handsome home, with its spacious front garden and outstanding curb appeal, is located at 1466 Foxworthy Avenue in the desirable Willow Glen neighborhood of San Jose.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, in a generous 1363 sf +/- of living space.  

Most importantly, this residence has been remodeled throughout to create a fresh and highly attractive living space.  

As one enters the home, the detail and effectiveness of this fresh, new design concept becomes immediately apparent.  A large living room, centered around a handsome fireplace transitions smoothly into an open dining space, and a gleaming updated kitchen.  

A reverse perspective reveals the pleasant dining space that is perfectly placed between the living area and…

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High above Montclair Village in Oakland, is this tranquil 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home that is settled in among the trees and hills of this very pleasant community. 

Located at 2981 Holyrood Drive in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood, it combines the area's Tahoe like ambiance with a perfect proximity to neighborhood shopping, and efficient commuter access.  

As can be seen here, and in the view below, the entire front of the home has been conceived as a vacation retreat.  A handsome wooden fence runs along the front of the property with entry  through a delightful peaked gate.

An highly effective roof extension provides shelter from the sun when needed on bright, sunny days

A different perspective reveals dual entrances into the…

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This handsome and elegant Piedmont home provides all the many features that make gracious living a daily experience.  Located on a hillside knoll in the city at 175 Estates Drive, it is an expansive private retreat that is just moments from downtown Piedmont and Montclair Village.  

Its overall presence is particularly notable.  On .55 acre of land +/-, It offers 6 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms in a remarkable 7652 sf of living space.  

The rear of the home invites garden parties and gracious entertaining with this thoughtfully conceived green lawn and garden, sheltering hedges, and marvelous rear porch.  

The front portico of the home is enhanced with a gracefully arched entryway with classical faux columns on either side, and a handsome…

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This handsome, traditionally styled Berkeley hills home is located at 2580 Buena Vista Way in the North Campus neighborhood.  Close to both the University of California and Berkeley's renown Gourmet Ghetto, it is ideally situated for all that this special city has to offer.   

It offers 3 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms, and a surprisingly extensive, and well established, gardens and patios.  

The front door, with its gracefully glass arched entry, opens to guests and residents to reveal this truly exceptional foyer that is enhanced by this striking stairway to the second floor.  

This warmly lit living room has been designed to create this relaxing and gracious living space that was classic for its original conception, but is equally…

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This striking hillside view home located at 111 Alta Avenue in Piedmont, is imaginative in its floorplan, perfect in its conception, and is ideally suited both as a serene hillside retreat, and as a center for entertaining friends and hosting special events.  

It offers 3 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 2235 sf +/-of living space.  Perfectly located in upper Piedmont, it is just moments from central Piedmont, Montclair, and Rockridge shopping and dining.  

Every element is the home is oriented towards gracious living.  A large  fireplace is centered between two floor to ceiling built in bookcases that invite displays of favorite books, artwork, and cherished collectibles.  

Floor to ceiling glass doors and windows, and a very…

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This handsome Mediterranean style home is located on a hillside in the desirable Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland at 1432 Holman Road.  Its charming front garden, graceful wrought iron balcony and entry fencing, red tile trim, and the distinctive trio of arched windows, create a very engaging curb appeal.  

It offers 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a comfortable 1546 sf +/- of living space.  

This glowing living room is large, and centered around a classically designed central fireplace.  The room is spacious enough to accommodate a variety of design concepts, and furniture placements.  

The richly colored golden colored hardwood floors and dark wood trim  compliment the softer hued walls and ceiling.  The distinctive partially…

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One of the pleasures of living in the Montclair hills of Oakland is the availability of homes with the unique combination of Bay area views, and Tahoe like living. 

Nestled among the well established hillside trees is this outstanding home located at 6589 Oakwood Drive.   It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 3331 sf +/- of living space.  

What a pleasure to be able to enjoy this view each day-one that is changing constantly as the light and seasons change. This SF Bay, two bridge panorama, is most certainly a daily gift. 

Just off the deck seen above, is this imaginatively conceived family room.  It is perfectly designed to provide effortless indoor/outdoor living, utilizing the presence of a sliding glass door…

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This classically styled Tudor 3 story home sits high atop the Oakland hills, and is a private retreat unto itself.  A large fenced front garden has been carefully conceived to provide both beauty and esthetic balance to this unique view property.    

Located at 25 Chelton Lane in the popular Montclair district of Oakland, it offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a spacious 2499 sf of living space. 

Guests are welcomed into this dramatic living room that is anchored by an impressive brick fireplace at the far end of the room.  A built in bookcase enhances the space, and, coupled with the room wide mantle above, offers multiple opportunities for the display of favorite books, art works and collectibles.  

It is hard to deny the impact of…

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