Upon entering this outstanding home located high in the hills above Berkeley at 7112 Westmoorland Drive, one becomes immediately aware that light and space are the defining features of every room.   This spacious house offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 4070 sf of living space.  

This opening view is the first to greet guests and residents.  It is a unique space since it can serve multiple purposes.  Above the main floor of the home, it can be a site for entertaining, a family room, or perhaps a large office space away from the busier living areas below.  

A slightly different aspect reveals the floorspace available.  The pleasant central fireplace creates additional appeal.   

The stairs to the left of this picture lead…

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Berkeley has always been one of the conceptual foundations of the Arts and Craft movement and brown shingle Craftsman homes in California. 

At the turn of 20th century, the University, and its architectural department were conversant with, and encouraging famous California architects as they began to create imaginative and distinctive home in the area.  

This home, at 2639 Piedmont Avenue in the prominent Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley reflects the many unique features that make this style of home so desirable.  

This handsome entrance is artfully designed to include a graceful wooden arch above the entry way, and a sturdy wooden door that is complimented on either side by imaginative leaded glass windows.  

Upon entry, guests…

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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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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 stunning home library, with its floor to ceiling built in bookshelves, open beam ceilings, and glowing skylights, is just one of many rooms that have been updated and remodeled in this Berkeley Craftsman home located at 260 Panoramic Way.  

A pair of tall glass doors open to lush gardens that await special events, parties, or just the enjoyment of a quiet moment at sunset.  

Just steps away from the library is this impressive living space that is both dramatic in effect, yet welcoming and relaxing.   

The central fireplace, around which many a pleasant evening will be spent, is paired with a set of matching bookcases, and handsome wooden trim.  Overhead, the open beams are enhanced with soft lighting that adds both beauty and drama…

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Just moments from the popular retail and business scenes of Berkeley and Oakland, this truly remarkable home awaits those that will treasure the Tahoe like atmosphere of beauty and pleasant serenity that this home represents.  

Located at 7172 Buckingham Boulevard in Berkeley, it offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a spacious 3276 +/- sf of living space.  

This striking living space offers an impressive open floor plan that combines gracious living and entertaining with the restful ambiance and warmth created by the softly colored exterior sunlight flowing in from multiple levels of windows and doors.  

A reverse perspective reveals the generous amount of floorspace within the room that can inspire a variety of design…

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High in the Claremont Hills above Berkeley is this glowing split level view home that provides all the panoramas that Bay area hillside living can offer.  Located at 23 Gravatt Drive, it has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1394 +/- sf of living space. 

Floor to ceiling view windows surround a front room that is centered around a unique see through fireplace.  Exceptional corbel ceilings combine with generous overhead supplemental lighting to create a warm and welcoming ambiance.

 Ideally located, it is just moments from the desirable shops and restaurants of Elmwood, Rockridge, and the Claremont Hotel.   UC Berkeley, and an excellent commute access to both Contra Costa and San Francisco are just a short distance away.  

It is hard to…

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One of the pleasures of living in the Bay area is the outstanding choice of varied and delightful hillside homes with views of San Francisco Bay.  Located at 22 Alvarado Road in Berkeley, this elegant home provides the stunning panorama seen immediately below.  

There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a generous 2720+/- sf of living space.  

Located in Berkeley's Claremont Hills, it is just moments from the restaurants, shops and amenities of the nearby Elmwood and Rockridge, neighborhoods, and those around the Claremont Hotel. 

Close by Highways 13 and 24 offer efficient travel to Oakland, San Francisco, and Contra Costa County.  The University of California is close by, as are numerous walking and biking trails.  

Just below the home…

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High in Berkeley's Claremont Hills neighborhood is this striking view home that overlooks the sweep of the Bay area below.  Located at 38 Perth Place, it offers a 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a generous 3532 +/- sf of living space.  

Designed by Jarvis Architects, and located on a pleasant cul de sac, it has been conceived with the objective of creating a hillside retreat that captures the beauty below, while its location is just moments from the shops and restaurants of the Elmwood and Rockridge shopping center and Highways 580 and 24 for easy access to cities around the Bay.  

A spacious front porch is immediately welcoming to guests, and invites use for casual afternoons in the sun, congenial dinner parties, luncheons, or even more…

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This ivy trimmed Berkeley Hills home represents all that is distinctive and desirable about homes in this architecturally significant neighborhood.   Located at 1636 Le Roy Avenue in Berkeley, it offers 5 bedrooms and 4/2 bathrooms in a very generous 2924 +/-sf of living space.    

Located on the north side of the University of California campus, it is close to all the many amenities, dining, and shops that Berkeley has to offer.  

The aerial view of the home reveals its its size,  its multiple view balconies, and well established gardens and grounds.  A central tower structure provides views from three different perspectives.  

The panoramic sweep of the scenery below is spectacular.  It covers Marin, The Golden Gate Bridge, San…

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