For those that treasure the Craftsman living experience, this home stands out above so many others.  Located at 1770 Highland Place in the  North Berkeley hills, and close to the UC campus, this home has a unique history.  It was part of the first residential design by famed Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck and is dated 1895.  

Known as the Keeler House, it was later reconceived as two flats in the 1920s, and later, another unit was created--this is the unit seen above that is now for sale as a condominium.   It offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1236 sf of living space.  

The impressive combination of the living room and dining room into one expansive living space is perfect for gracious living and entertaining.  

The living room…

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This unique and dramatic hillside home is located high in the Berkeley hills, and is settled in, and surrounded by, a tranquil and expansive garden, and old growth trees.  It is perfect as a quiet retreat, yet is close to everything.   

Located at 192 Fairlawn Drive, it is just moments from busy Berkeley shops, restaurants and University ambiance.   It offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 907 sf of living space.  

This impressively remodeled A frame cottage is reminiscent of those seen in the Tahoe area, and offers the same contentment without the long drive to the Sierras. 

Additionally, the grounds around the home feature numerous opportunities for relaxation on the large outdoor decks, seen here.  

A spacious deck welcomes guests…

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This stunning hillside home is surrounded by lush landscaping that reflects years of care and planning in its creation, and provides a solitude and a privacy that is always treasured.

Located on the Piedmont side of Montclair at 5939 Bruns Court, offers 4 bedrooms, and 2 1/2 bathrooms in 2762 sf of living space.  

A dramatic portico supported by two classically style pillars is enhanced by a spacious brick porch that welcomes guests upon arrival.  

An expansive living room, surrounded by walls of windows to the outside gardens, is the first of many gracious and inviting living spaces.  Light is everywhere, and the appeal of the space is enhanced by off white walls, and softly colored hardwood floors both here, and throughout the…

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This outstanding Oakland hillside home is stunning in its immediate appeal.  Surrounded by tall oak trees and marvelous greenery, it gleams from every window and door. 

Located at 6869 Bristol Drive in the Oakland's desirable Claremont Hills, it offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, in a generous 2650 sf of living space.  

The expanse of the living room is immediately apparent.  Both natural and artificial light capture and enhance the appeal of this space.  A virtual floor to ceiling glass wall of windows invites the outside beauty inside to enjoy, no matter what the time of day.  

A wider perspective reveals a well designed combination of both living and dining space that invites an easy transition from one to another when entertaining…

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This unique three story home is comfortably settled in among lush gardens and tall sheltering trees, and provides a sweeping bay area panorama from high above from its outside view porch-literally offering one the best of both worlds.  

Well placed in Piedmont, at 155 Hagar Avenue, it offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a spacious 2752 sf of living space.  

The third floor, and the top floor, of the house is seen here, and it is perfectly designed to provide a outstanding living space for both private living and marvelous entertaining. 

The entire floorspace is open and inviting, and affords an easy flow of activity as one moves from one location to another.  

The expansive living room portion of the floor easily accommodates…

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This handsome hillside home, with its lush lawn and crisp classic Mid-century modern appearance, is a showplace inside and out. 

Located high in the Montclair hills at 6240 Fairlane Drive.  It is large, offering 3093 sf of living space, and 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

  Dramatically updated, it provides the serenity of a hillside retreat while being located just moments from the hiking and biking trails of Sibley Volcano Regional Preserve, Tilden Regional Park, and the recreation activities offered by the nearby North Oakland Sports Center.  

Equally impressive is its proximity to Highways 12 and 24, allowing easy commuting to Oakland, San Francisco, and Contra Costa County.  

The design concept of  this home reflects a wonderful…

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This classically handsome Craftsman home is immediately exceptional.   

Located at 2568 Humboldt Avenue, It has been well cared for, and carefully updated-from the crisp front and side gardens, through the home's interior, and on to an outstanding back yard.  

It features designer landscaping, front and back, with 30 plus rare succulents, planters, and fruit trees, and is fully fenced for privacy.  

It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a generous 1185 sq. ft. of living space, and is located only minutes from both the busy and popular Dimond and Laurel shopping districts.  

Certainly one of the most surprising and remarkable features of the house is the size of this very expansive back yard that provides multiple sites for parties,…

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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.  

Guests…

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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.   

A slightly different perspective…

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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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