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.  

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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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This softly glowing living room and dining area is just part of the charm of this Mid-Century Modern style home located at 605 Vistamont Avenue in the hills above Berkeley.  Every effort has been devoted to creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and guests.  

It offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a generous 1650 sf of living space.  True to its Mid-Century design concept, it offers a floor to ceiling wall of windows, a large sliding glass door to the exterior, a simplicity of design, and plentiful open space allowing an easy transition from one room to another.

A reverse perspective reveals the centrally placed fireplace around which many a pleasant afternoon or evening of entertaining can be enjoyed. 

The brighter…

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This spectacular main hall one of many rooms that impress in this custom made home located at 7 Maybeck Twin Drive in the hills above North Berkeley.  Anyone familiar with Berkeley history know the architectural heritage of Bernard Maybeck, after whom the street address was named. 

In fact, it was he who named the street, and developed it, and Maybeck's studio was at the base of the drive on the left.  The lot on which this home is constructed was purchased from his daughter. 

This house was custom built, and has an intriguing mixture of both modern and Craftsman character.  It is hard to deny the Maybeck influence when viewing the floor to ceiling stained glass windows and the dramatic bookshelves.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a…

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This glowing home, with its expansive picture windows and warm overhead lighting, is immediately welcoming.  Golden colored hardwood floors highlight the generous floor space that is available for gracious living and relaxing entertaining.  

This updated gem is located in Berkeley at 2815 Stanton Street, and offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in  1815 +/- sf of living space.  

This charming home, with its delightful wrought iron railings and archway, is one of many pleasant homes along a tree lined street in South Berkeley, and not far from the city's popular Gourmet Ghetto, and the ever imaginative Fourth Street shops and restaurants.  

Upon entering the home, one is immediately aware of this well designed living space that is devoted…

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This stunning welcoming entrance is one of the many elements that have been created to add more beauty to an already impressive Berkeley hills home located at 910 Hilldale Avenue.  This distinctive, glowing atrium combines with the ginkgo tile clad entryway to create a breathtaking entry for guests.  

Located high above the city, with accompanying views, it offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in approximately 2993 sf of living space.  

This gracious home, settled comfortably among well established trees and lush gardens, was built in 1915 when Craftsman architecture was highly prized, and thus, very much in demand. 

This home represents much of that design concept, especially with its low-pitched gable roofs and overhanging eaves.  It still…

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