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Anyone who has lived in the Bay area for any period of time has heard about the stunning and sweeping hilltop views of San Francisco Bay that are available from the homes in Hiller Highlands, as is evidenced by the scene above.  

This very special townhome is carefully designed to take advantage of this unique location high on this Oakland hillside.  As can be seen, these rooms easily capture the scene below in all its drama and beauty. 

Located in Hiller Highlands, It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 1796 sf of living space.  

This scene reveals the spacious floor to ceiling French doors that slide aside to invite both residents and guests to step outside to the outdoor balcony and enjoy the stunning top of the world…

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Well located in the hills above central Montclair, this soothing retreat is surrounded by the pleasant trees and inviting grounds and gardens that make this location so prized.  Located at 6960 Paso Robles Drive, the home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in 1681 sf of living space.  

Guests and residents are immediately welcomed and invited to relax and enjoy this spacious, and well tended, front garden that is enhanced with this generous seating area.  This can be an ideal spot for parties, barbeques, and luncheons.  

Upon arrival, due to the very appealing open floor plan of the residence, guests can easily move in many directions, but the first will no doubt be to this very comfortable living room.   

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This broad hillside driveway, bordered with its lush hillside garden and unique sentinel style side trees, creates an impressive curb appeal, and welcomes both residents and guests to this home at 780 Glendome Circle in Oakland,   It offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a generous 2376 sf of living space.  

It is exceptionally well located-just moments from the nearby charming Glenview shops and restaurants, and not far from popular Montclair Village, and Highways 13 and 24, both of which offer efficient transportation to Oakland, San Francisco and Contra Costa County. 

This radiant home has been thoroughly renovated to take advantage of its gentle hillside location, and to capture all that the location can offer.  Above, is the expansive…

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This striking Mid Century Modern style home, with its dramatic curb appeal, is located high in the hills above Oakland on a tranquil cul de sac in the Hillcrest Highlands neighborhood at 34 Shawnee Court.  

It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a spacious 3032 sf of living space.  

The rear gardens and expansive deck space create a serene retreat among old growth trees, and the surrounding greenery that is reminiscent of Tahoe hillside living.  

This view most clearly reflects the concept of Mid Century Modern living that characterizes this home-specifically an expanse of floor to ceiling doors and windows that open to literally invite the "outside in", and encourage a free and easy flow from one living space to another.  

There…

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High in the hills of Oakland is this extraordinary view home located at 13665 Campus Drive.  Because of its distinctive setting, it provides a sweeping view of the Bay area below-from the South Bay to San Francisco-a rare and impressive visual experience.  

It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a a very generous 3254 sf of living space.  It is ideally located in the Ridgemont neighborhood of Oakland, and, as a result, is just minutes from Highway 580 below, which will give rapid access to Oakland, San Leandro, or south to the Dublin Pass and Contra Costa County. 

Two regional parks for hiking and biking, the Oakland Zoo, and the Chabot Science center are all nearby, as well.   

A great deal of attention has been given to creating a…

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High in the hills of Oakland is this Mediterranean styled home that offers privacy and a pleasing serenity, yet is close to everything that living in the Bay area provides.  Located at 4373 Sequoyah Road, it offers 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very generous 2591 sf of living space.  

This remarkable front garden is entered through a very unique wrought iron gate, and is surrounded by a high wall that ensures an enviable retreat, and tranquil personal space.  

The lush surrounding garden foliage is well established and varied in color and presentation, and the yard is anchored by this three tiered, gently flowing front fountain,

This opening view of the home reveals the expanse of space available in the living room and dining…

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High in the Oakland hills is this gleaming home that is surrounded by light due to its dramatic location above the city.  Located in Oakland's Ridgemont neighborhood at 5005 Crystal Ridge Road,  it is truly exceptional.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in 2191 sf of living space.

In addition to its beauty, it is ideally located close to the Oakland hills, and the hiking and biking trails of the regional parks above, while Highway 580 provides easy transport to Oakland, Montclair, and nearby favorites like the Oakland Zoo, Chabot Space and Science Center, and the Tri-Valley area just over the hills.  

Just inside the handsome double door entry, a living space has been created to emphasize the harmony between the exterior expanse just…

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Oakland's Lake Merritt has been a pleasant and scenic asset to downtown Oakland for many decades.  That continues today as this view, and the views below, reveal.  

A second perspective reveals the tall trees, grassy knolls, and pleasant walkways that surround the lake-just perfect for walking, biking, jogging, and yet close to the many fascinating restaurants, shops, museums and office buildings located just moments away.  

Along the lake at #1 Lakeside Drive,  is a 20 story high rise luxury condominium complex called The Essex, the entrance of which is seen here.  Private tenant parking is available in the covered garage to the left.    

The lobby area glows from the warmth of the virtually floor to ceiling glass windows that…

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Now and again a unique and entrancing home will arrive on the market that merits special attention, and this home, at 6590 Oakwood Drive in Montclair, is just that home.   Three stories high, It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in 2822 sf of living space.  

It was designed and built in 1999 by architect and builder Michael Pearce, and manages to capture the beauty of the both the SF Bay below, and the rolling Oakland hillsides above.  

The entrance to the home is adjacent to the two car garage at the base of the building, and below the dramatic three story building frontage. 

This home is ideal for those who seek and enjoy the contrasting drama of this building's statement to the surrounding pastoral scene, 

The entry into…

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This stunning home has been designed to capture the compelling natural beauty of the surrounding trees, hillsides, and the panorama of the cities below.  Every sunset, sunrise, and change of seasons is fully available to its residents.  

Located in the Piedmont Pines neighborhood of Oakland, at 5979 Westover Drive.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 2/12 baths is a generous 2358 sf of living space. 

It is just moments from pleasant Montclair Village.  Above, are the many hiking and biking trails of the hillside parks and reserves, and below is efficient freeway access to Oakland, Berkeley and Contra Costa County.  

This unobstructed view to the cities and rolling hills below from the home's treetop location, reveals the perfect combination of…

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