This handsome home, with its pitched roof and graceful entryway, is ideally located in the center of Piedmont at 355 Jerome Avenue, and is just moments from schools, downtown Piedmont, and the multiple parks and playgrounds that makes the city unique.  It offers 3 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms in a comfortable living space of approximately 1947 sf.  

 One of the major themes of English cottages is the devotion to the gardens that surround the home, with special attention devoted to floral displays at every corner.  This home certainly meets those goals, and more.  While the curb appeal is special, the entryway, with its curved roof line, and handsome glass paneled front door adds even more charm.  

 Upon entering the home, one is…

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      Nestled among the trees and gardens of this pleasantly landscaped home is this comfortable central Piedmont residence located at 150 Dudley Avenue.   It is spacious- offering 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 3728 +/- sf of living space, to which are added the amenities desired for gracious living and entertaining.

 One of the major design features of mid-century architectural design is featuring virtual walls of glass, with the goal of bringing the outside garden views "inside" to admire.  As one tours, it becomes apparent that this is true with this home.  The windows along the front porch serve that purpose for the dining room.  

It is hard to deny the impressive parquetry floor that awaits guest as they enter the home-a delightful welcome.…

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 This delightful Craftsman style home is one full of unique architectural treats, both inside and out.  Located at 155 Lake Avenue, it features a classically Craftsman styled porch, with a wide overhanging triangular roof with exposed rafters.  It has its own pleasant  shade tree, and well established yard in front and back.  It offers 2 bedrooms, and 1 bath, and is located close to the popular food and shopping venues of the Rockridge, Grand Lake and Lakeshore Avenues.

   The architecture of the front porch and entryway is particularly impressive.  True to its character, there is a an enclosed front porch, tapered pillars resting on piers lining the entryway, a partially paneled front door, and an very handsome wooden overhead archway. 

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 Imagine having a view like this out of virtually every room in this home at 308 Pacific Avenue in Piedmont.  This outstanding residence was built with this goal in mind.  Perfectly located on a hill in central Piedmont, it offers a spacious 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths in 3082+/- sf of living space.  

This gleaming living room provides so many outstanding first impressions.  First and foremost, of course, is the  sweeping view of the Bay area just outside the central and adjacent window.  The view is enhanced as the hours of the day change, and light and darkness affect it.  

 Not to be overlooked is the living room itself.  So many subtle, yet desirable amenities are featured.  As with homes of this era and quality, the rich wooden trim…

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This charming home, located at 220 Mountain Avenue in Piedmont, is immediately appealing with its dramatic entryway, well tended front garden, cheerful window boxes, and its irresistible white trim on the various doors and windows.  It offers 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths in a very spacious 3453 +/- sf of living space.  It is literally just moments from downtown Piedmont, the Community Hall, schools, and the popular Mulberry's Market.  

The covered porch and entryway feature impressive matching pillars that are topped with extensive exterior dentil molding.  Together, they are an outstanding feature of this home for arriving guests.

It is hard to deny the immediate appeal of this gracious living room that greats guests upon entry.  Anchored…

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 This stunning view, and the view seen  below, are available for your enjoyment and delight at this ideally located Piedmont home at 169 Ronada Avenue.  What a pleasure to be able to sit out on this spacious deck and enjoy the entire sweep of  the Oakland and San Francisco panorama at any hour of the day.  

 This home sits high enough to offer you these dramatic views, and is located just moments from the in demand shopping venues of Rockridge, Grand Lake and Lakeshore Avenues. Additionally, downtown Piedmont, and Montclair village offer yet more shopping and dining opportunities

 This handsome home with its beautifully groomed gardens and hedges, is instantly appealing.  A gently graded set of stairs leads to an impressive front…

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This desirable brown shingle home, with its impressive front gardens, and well established greenery, is located on a pleasant corner lot at 66 Manor Drive in Piedmont.  Offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, it represents the classic lines that are always in demand from a brown shingle home. 

An imaginative and appealing Craftsman style lamp, and a verdant walkway welcomes visitors to the home.  

 The garden path leads to a pleasant front porch, and a colorful entryway that features a pair of sturdy red doors that display delightful stained glass windows.

  It is hard to deny the appeal of this sweeping entryway.  From the dramatic staircase to the upper level, to the warm wooden hardwood floors, and the impressive entryway cross…

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 This sparkling home with its contrasting blue color supplemented with cheerful white trim, and the well thought out front garden, has immediate curb appeal.  Its classic design give it a unique charm that is always in demand. Located at 1674 Lower Grand Avenue in Piedmont, it offers 3 bedrooms and 2 baths in a roomy 1594+/-sf of living space.  It would be difficult to find a better location for those who would like to enjoy the outstanding choice of shops and restaurants nearby in the Rockridge and Grand Lake area neighborhoods.

 A very pleasant entry way is created with this covered and fenced front porch.  The handsome front door with its attractive wood trim adds yet more warmth.

 Once inside, it becomes obvious that this home is…

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  This cheerful home at 348 Jerome Avenue, with its pleasant front lawn and shade tree, and gracefully curved iron railing entryway, is perfectly located in central Piedmont.  Just moments from Piedmont's impressive schools, it is also just a few minutes away from the popular shopping and dining venues of Montclair, Rockridge and Grand Lake.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a very comfortable 1721 sf of living space.     

This softly colored living room is immediately impressive.  It is awash with the warmth of the glowing light  from a dramatic view window that is topped with a graceful arch of yet more windows.  Golden colored hardwood floors add even more appeal. 

 A handsome fireplace is a welcoming feature, and is especially ideal…

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 This exceptional home, is ideally located just moments from Piedmont High School, Witter Field and  downtown Piedmont at 510 Magnolia Avenue.  It is a perfect choice for many reasons, but it is exceptionally ideal for those who enjoy both entertaining, and a relaxing ambiance. It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in a pleasant 2543 +/-sf of living space. 

Visitors are immediately greeted with the warmth of the glowing light that flows in from multiple windows, the richly colored and gleaming hardwood floors, and the imaginatively designed ceiling with its recessed lighting.  

 An expansive central fireplace is always an asset in any home, particularly on chilly winter nights.  The spacious mantel area allows for display of favorite glassware or…

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