This very engaging Mediterranean style home is located in Montclair's popular Piedmont Pines neighborhood in Oakland at 2621 La Cuesta Avenue.  Settled comfortably among well established greenery and tall trees, it is immediately inviting. 

Located back from the street, it is reached by the gently winding driveway that leads up to both the home and a distinctive open air carport that is suitable for four cars.   

It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, with 1598 sf of living space, and is situated on a generous .25 acre lot.  

There is an immediate curb appeal upon arriving at the house.  The home's classic white stucco exterior is topped with red tile roofing, and a tall arched glass front window.  A pair of decorative wrought iron railings…

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This glowing hillside home is found at 5106 Fairhill Court in the Ridgemont neighborhood of Oakland.  It is stunning in its quiet beauty, and is surrounded by well established trees, gardens, and greenery on the exterior, and gracious living space on the interior.  

It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a very generous 2425 sf of living space, and on a 3/4 acre lot. 

While it appears to be well settled in at the end of a quiet cul de sac in the Oakland hillsides, it is just 5 minutes from Highway 580-a direct route to most of the Bay area's nearby cities.   The Oakland Zoo and multiple hiking and biking trails are close by, as well.  

An additional perspective of the rear garden reveals it proximity to the home's wide outdoor viewing…

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This irresistible Eichler style home is one that is highly valued architecturally by those who appreciate its distinct styling.  Designed by Claude Oakland and Kinji Imada, it sits high atop Oakland's Sequoyah Hills neighborhood at 8050 Phaeton Drive.  

It offers 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and resort style living, as will soon be seen below, where the goal of indoor/outdoor living is beautifully represented.

This stunning pool and spa combination awaits one every day of the year, provides a relaxing serenity, and can also be an amazing site for entertaining with special events and parties, or barbeques.

Upon entry to the home, one is greeted by the classical simplicity of a central atrium which offers a serene space for relaxation,…

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This warm and inviting home is located at 7057 Shirley Drive in the desirable Montclair neighborhood of Oakland.  Offering 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a very generous 2989 sf of living space, it is a home that is well worth one's consideration.  

Located close to popular Montclair Village, with easy access to Highways 13 and 24, commuting to Oakland, San Francisco and Contra Costa Counties is especially efficient.  Added bonuses include the many walking trails and parks in the hills above that provide many pleasant recreational opportunities.  

A large, and well placed custom tiled central fireplace anchors a spacious living room that captures light from multiple doors and windows at every level around the room. 

The soft colors of the…

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One of the advantages of living in the East Bay hills is the availability of sweeping views that reveal the beauty of the Tahoe like forest below.  Such is the case with this marvelous hillside home that is for sale at 2015 Arrowhead Drive in Montclair.  

It offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a very generous 3099 sf of living space.  

To capture these views, homes like this have been built with the goal of capturing every bit of this exterior beauty that the extensive floor to ceiling windows and doors will allow.  Coupled with high, gently peaked, open beam ceilings, the space is a delight to experience.  

This open living space is perfect for daily living, and is especially effective for entertaining and relaxing with friends.  The…

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This warm and welcoming hillside home, with its many exceptional amenities, is located at 4511 Lincoln Avenue in the Lincoln Highlands section of Oakland.  It is large, and offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a generous 2540 sf of living space.  

Very well located close to the shops and restaurants of Montclair and Glenview, and the numerous regional parks in the area, it is just moments from Highways 13 and 580 providing immediate access to Oakland, San Francisco, and Contra Costa County.  

The living room reveals the home's design commitment to capture every bit of the warm and glowing light that surrounds the home during the day, and the lights and beauty of the cities below at night.  

The large sliding glass door, and the floor to…

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This elegant Crocker Highlands home located at 818 Northvale Road in Oakland, is immediately compelling with its outstanding curb appeal and distinctive architecture. 

Its strong French Provincial features, with their unique appeal is obvious, and include the classic steeply pitched roof, rounded high arched windows, and a manor like appearance that makes it a very special home, and a desirable residence.

It offers 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a more than ample 3721 sf. of living space.  

Perfectly located in the desirable Crocker Highlands neighborhood of Oakland, it is close to the many popular shops and restaurants of both Grand Lake and Montclair, and offers easy connections to Highways 580 and 13 that provide rapid access to Oakland,…

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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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