This very attractive home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac at 21 Valant Place in Piedmont.  Everything about it is stylish, and well thought out.  From the handsome roof line with its dormer windows, through its dramatic entryway, and engaging floor plan, it offer a welcome retreat for busy homeowners.  

Everything gleams in the living room.  From the lovely hardwood floors, to the bright and elegant windows that bring in the warm outside light, it is an immediately charming room.  Note the wood beamed ceilings, the pleasing French doors, and the dramatic stone fireplace.  

There is yet another stylish sitting room off to the right of the entry way that is equally attractive.

Every home of this quality should have a…

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This delightful home, located at 1023 Oakland Avenue in Piedmont, is ideal for those who like to be accessible to everything the area has to offer.  Located just a short distance from the intersection of Grand and Oakland Avenues, a new owner can be in any of 3-4 delightful shopping and dining areas in a manner of minutes.  Whether you like Piedmont Avenue, Lakeshore or Grand Avenues, or the versatile Rockridge neighborhood, you will find that all are nearby for your use and enjoyment.  If ever a home was well placed, it is this one.   

This  engaging 3 bedroom, 2 bath home offers a pleasant welcome with its charming living room that features handsome hardwood floors, and bright corner windows.  

The living room flows seamlessly into…

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This attractive ranch style home with its red door and shady front yard tree, sits on a quiet cul- de-sac in San Ramon's popular San Ramon Village neighborhood at 26 Foxcroft Place.  Nearby schools, pleasant parks and playgrounds make this a very inviting place to live.  There are 4 bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a grassy fenced backyard to add to the appeal.

Opening the door to the home you find a spacious, and very welcoming entry, with a sunny skylight, a seating area, and a fireplace.  

Moving into the home, you are greeted with a huge carpeted living room.  Note the knotty pine vaulted ceilings, sliding glass doors to the outside patio, and wood burning stove ideally suited for chilly fall and winter evenings.  An additional asset…

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This handsome Colonial style home is unique in its style, and in its appealing use of brick design.  Ideally located in the heart of the East Bay, it is just moments from the shops and restaurants of the Elmwood, Rockridge and Montclair neighborhoods.  Orinda, and all the Contra Costa County has to offer is on the other side of the tunnel.  

The classic entry welcomes you into this splendid home.  Located at 57 Tunnel Road in Berkeley, it offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, and has approximately 1780 sf of living space.  

The handsome living room has so many features to offer.  Cheerful light streams in from handsome windows and French doors, built in cabinets and bookshelves reach from floor to ceiling, and the room is centered by a…

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This lovely home is truly centered around its gardens.  Both in front and back, colorful plants and soothing greenery welcome the homeowners and their guests.  Located in the very heart of Piedmont at 270 Mountain Avenue, it offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a roomy living space of 3016 sf+/- .

The well designed and cheerful white porch, and colorful front door create very inviting entry into this handsome home

As with many homes of its era, this home reflects a number of desirable characteristics that can be seen as soon as you enter the home.  Note the exterior and interior Craftsman styling and influence.  This influence includes a central and spacious fireplace with handsome wood trim, hardwood floors, crown moulding in most rooms, and…

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One of the advantages of living in the Oakland hills is that there are so many dramatic vista views available.  Here, with this home, you are offered a truly amazing panoramic view of Mt. Diablo and Chabot Regional Park, and the attendant peaceful ambiance that these locations offer.  Imagine being able to take advantage of this sweeping deck space every day, whether in quiet relaxation and enjoyment, or entertaining friends.  

This home is located at 5149 Saddle Brook Drive in the Parkridge Estates neighborhood of Oakland.  It has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and has approximately 1608 sf of living space.  

Without even going inside the home, in addition to the deck and its views,  there is still another amazing plus to add to the appeal.…

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This delightful home is to be found in the heart of Piedmont, and, as you will see, offers some dramatic views of the San Francisco Bay area.  It is located at 206 Pacific Avenue, and features 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in a very spacious 2527 sf +/- of pleasing living space.  

As you enter the engaging front entrance, you are greeted with an exceedingly spacious living room that features a wall of windows that capture views of Oakland and San Francisco.  This room, and the dining room, are focused on the expansive scenery.  Note the bench seating under the windows that allows ever more opportunities for viewing.   

The gracious dining room is part of the easy flow from the living room to the kitchen.  It allows a great deal of…

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The very appealing home, with its cheerful yellow and white entry, is located in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood at 5336 Locksley.  The entrance porch and the exterior architecture reflect the Craftsman like architecture of the early 20th Century, which remains popular to this day. The pleasantly upgraded home has 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, in approximately 1596 sf of living space.  Additionally, if offer a very flexible nonconforming studio/bungalow in the rear.  

The living room and dining room meld together smoothly for gracious living and entertaining. There are some special touches to note here.  First the sweeping arches between rooms complement the spacious ceiling space of both rooms.  Light flows in from multiple windows, and…

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The entrance to this charming home at 3142 Jordan Road in Oakland reflects the pleasant ambiance that is present throughout.  Surrounded by private gardens and greenery, it is a perfect spot to enjoy your quiet moments.  However, it is equally easy to entertain with all the many amenities shown below. The home is built around a central Ipe courtyard deck

As you might expect with a home that is so much in harmony with nature, this home is very eco-minded.  Buyers will be pleased to find an owned solar energy system, on demand water heater, and an electric car charger already in place.   

The spacious living room welcomes all, with windows everywhere to bring the pleasant gardens into view.  The room highlights the theme of indoor/outdoor…

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This charming home located at 4620 Brookdale Avenue in Oakland offers pleasant surprises at every turn.  It has been attended to in every room with a special efforts having been made that should please any appreciative buyer.  It offers 2 bedrooms and a bonus room, and two bathrooms, in approximately 1681 sf of space.  Let's begin a tour, and point out the unique upgrades in each area.  

As the opening picture indicates, and the two pictures below, the entrance into the home is very dramatic, with white pillars defining an open floor plan between the living room, dining and kitchen areas.  

It is worth noting some of the important improvements that are seen here.  The home has been recently upgraded throughout with hardwood Acacia…

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