High in the Oakland hills in the Piedmont Pines section of Montclair, is this extraordinary house that captures all that one would expect and desire in a home above the many Bay area cities and scenes below.  

Located at 6441 Castle Drive, it offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a remarkable 3134 sf of living space.  

This living room, anchored by a dramatic central fireplace and peaked ceilings, manages to combine the rustic touches of this fireplace, and the home's exterior wrap around view deck, with this very sophisticated and lush living room, and the pair of expansive white sofas and soft rug.  

Just to the right and left of the fireplace are substantial glass doors that open onto this splendid upper deck, that allows one to…

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This charming home, located at 408 60th Street in Oakland's Lower Rockridge neighborhood, is comfortably settled in among well established trees and  gardens-both front and back-and is immediately inviting to both guests and residents.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a very generous 1542 sf of living space.

It is exceptionally well located, and is just minutes from favorite Rockridge shops and restaurants, Trader Joe's, The Farmer's Market, Market Hall, and BART.  

This Craftsman style home has been thoughtfully updated to ensure that its original character is retained, while offering a new and enhanced living space to enjoy.   

The living room is impressive.  The trio of front windows captures, and invites in, the beauty of the…

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This gracious, and very inviting home is located at 2070 Manzanita Drive in the Montclair district of Oakland.  High in the hills on a ridgeline, it captures compelling views of surrounding canyons, hillsides, and Mount Diablo, in addition to filtered views of the city.  

While it is directly adjacent to three nearby regional parks, it is just a short distance down the hill to Montclair Village's shops and restaurants, and access to Highways 13 and 580, and the cities that surround Montclair. 

It was created by designer/builder Martin Davis, and offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in an impressive 2951 sf of living space.   

The opening view, in combination with the view above, reveals the truly dramatic effect that has been created by the…

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The warm and glowing light within this home that is captured by walls of floor to ceiling windows, creates a stunning ambiance.  If ever there was an opportunity to live contentedly, surrounded by the beauty of a forest, this townhouse at 2724 Garber B provides it.   

It offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 1010 square feet of living space.

The location of the house in the Elmwood District of Berkeley provides a perfect proximity to the very popular shops and restaurants along College Avenue, and all around the University.  

As seen above, the living room is large, and anchored by a dramatic raised hearth central fireplace-perfect for entertaining friends-especially on a cooler Berkeley afternoon or evening.  

Directly in front of the…

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This handsome home is perfectly settled in among beautifully configured landscaping and tall trees, and has outstanding curb appeal. 

Located on a corner lot at 6102 Ruthland Road in Montclair, it offers 4 bedrooms and 2 half baths in a very spacious 2793 sf of living space.   

Montclair has always been a desirable neighborhood for relaxing living.  Its location is ideal.  This home is just moments from Montclair Village, and just a few minutes to the shops and restaurants of the Berkeley, the Rockridge, and Elmwood neighborhoods-all of which that can be reached via Highway 13 at the bottom of the hillside.    

A bright red door with dual sidelights adds a special appeal to arriving guests, and its color contrasts perfectly with the white…

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For those who long to live in a tranquil Tahoe like ambiance, all will appreciate this outstanding home located at 6850 Gunn Drive in the Shepherd Canyon section of Oakland's Montclair neighborhood, as a perfect choice.  

It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a very comfortably sized 2366 sf of living space.  

This home has been designed from its conception to capture every moment of gracious  indoor/outdoor living.   This entrance to the house offers a spacious front patio which is ideal for a relaxing afternoon under the trees, or a comfortable welcoming entrance for guests,.   

Just beyond, is a well placed picnic table with chairs that can easily hold  food for a large outdoor buffet, or seat multiple picnickers under the overhead…

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This very distinctive Hiller Highlands tri-level townhome is both luminous and welcoming as it captures the soft sunlight through the many windows along the western wall of the room.  

Located high in the hills of Oakland at 6666 Charing Cross Road, it offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms is a very spacious 2841 sf of living space.  

It is exceptionally well situated, and just moments away from the inviting shopping and dining pleasures found nearby in the Elmwood, College, and Montclair neighborhoods. 

The interchange of Highway 24 and 13 is close by, opening up opportunities to for easy travel to Orinda, Lafayette, and the rest of Contra Costa County.  

There are three levels in the home.  The second level, seen here, is the heart…

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This remarkable dual level home can be found among the rolling hills above Montclair Village in Oakland at 5701 Grisborne Avenue.   Its very design and appearance reflects the serenity that surrounds it.  

It is located on approximately two thirds of an acre of hillside land that contains enchanting old growth oak trees, hills, gardens, pathways and tranquil gardens, and offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms is a very generous 2625 sf of living space.  

Steps from the sweeping front patio lead down to the distinctive front entryway to the right that provides an ideal downhill view of the grounds below.  

Guests are welcomed into this gleaming living room that is surrounded by floor to ceiling windows that truly capture the beauty that…

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This outstanding architectural gem is located in the Joaquin Miller neighborhood of Oakland's Montclair district at 2 Woodside Glen Court.  It offers 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms in a spacious 2408 sf of living space.  

It has been dramatically fine tuned to ensure a delightful and gracious living experience for its new residents.  

Ideally situated, it is just moments from nearby schools, parks, hiking trails, and the many shops and restaurants of Montclair Village.  Commuting is a breeze with the availability downhill of both Highways 13 and 580.  

There is unquestionably a striking impact that one feels when entering this living room that is created by 14 ft. tall ceilings, and the wall of windows and doors to the far left that draw in…

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This warm and inviting living room glows with light during the daytime, capturing the day's warm sunlight through a wall of floor to ceiling windows ,and a glass door to the view balcony.  The evening experience here provides yet another stunning visual panorama    

Located at 11740 Cranford Way in the Sheffield Village neighborhood of Oakland, it is expansive in size, and offers an exceptional dual level 4 bedroom and 3 bathroom home in 3036 sf of living space.  

A remarkable fireplace commands center stage,  It is beautifully lit by a pair of soft lamps that reflect their warmth in the large glass mirror over the mantle.  

A slightly different perspective reveals the size of the living room, and its immediate proximity to the eat in…

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