This gracious home at 1 Bellevue Avenue, Piedmont, is surprising in its scope and design.  Recently renovated, it offers an amazing 6 bedrooms and 5 1/2 baths, and imagination throughout.  The welcoming front gardens, sweeping driveway, peaked front roof, and multi-pane windows evoke the English Tudor style of the house.  It rises to 3 or more stories, and includes a full basement and attached garage.  

As with all fine homes, it has a dramatic entryway that offers you access in many different directions.  The sturdy Tudor style front door, parquet floors, dramatic beamed ceiling, and impressive staircase all contribute to the immediate appeal upon entry.  

 

Directly to the right, a comfortable and spacious living room awaits guests. Once…

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  This handsome Mediterranean styled home at 112 Estates Drive in Piedmont offers innovative design inside and out.  It manages to be classic, without being dated.  Built by architect Earl McDonald in 1936, it offers 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and plenty of backyard space.  

  As you walk up the charming walkway, you are enveloped by a pleasant front garden.  A  classic stone stairway, and a cozy porch leads you to a very attractively incised wood front door.  

As you enter the home, you are immediately struck by the entry way that includes unique stone flooring,  a beautiful and dramatic stairway complete with graceful metal railings, and a charming window with a colorful image of a parrot 

An immediate right turn places you in…

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This grand and elegant home designed by Albert in 1911 is now on market for the first time in 60 years! Located at 1504 Oakland Avenue in Piedmont, this handsome colonial home is definitely a dream for everyone. Not too far away is the Children’s Fairyland and Chabot Space and Science Center which is a perfect place for your kids to enjoy on weekend. While the curb is eye-catching, inside is very spacious and offers 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 1 half bath. It also has a 2 car garage with a legal apartment above.

Inside is a spacious living room with a white immaculate wall that looks great against the hardwood floor. Note the wide glass window that surely invites the fresh air and sunshine from the outside. The fireplace is inviting for a nice…

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This warm and engaging home, with its charming tree lined walkway, is one that seems to welcome guests.  Located at 285 Sheridan Avenue in Piedmont, it appears to be created to be inviting in its atmosphere.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, and is well located in central Piedmont.   

The stylish living room is awash in sparkling light.  From its spacious front windows, to its patio views, it is handsome and graceful.  Its central fireplace is dramatically designed, with sweeping lines, and includes a display mantle.  Be sure to note the special amenities here that include parquet floors, crown molding, and the construction quality of the wood framed French doors and windows that open onto the patio.  

This beautiful living…

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This very attractive home, located at 80 Florada Avenue, offers a lot of roomy comfort for a new owner.  It features 5 bedrooms and 3 baths in a comfortable 3248 sf +/- of living space.   It has a very welcoming curb appeal, and a handsome off street garage that will house two cars.  

The expansive living room is centered around a very elegant fireplace which is a classic design feature for homes of its era.  It has a graceful 30's streamline appeal, is dramatically spacious, and has a display mantle for your special collectibles.  

 

Sunny light flows in from the generous windows, and the amenities here, and throughout the house, include hardwood floors, wood framed doors and windows, and elegant crown molding.

A pair of dramatic…

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This handsome home, located at 1166 Winsor Avenue in Piedmont, is ideally located close to Witter Field, and just moments from the pleasant shops and restaurants of Lakeshore and Grand Avenues.  It has a very dramatic curb appeal, with its well established garden, and classic Tudor architecture.  

Outdoor light plays an important role in this home.  This bright and appealing living room has multiple doors and windows that invite the outside in.  This creates a pleasing ambiance that is highlighted by the inviting dramatic fireplace that features a display mantle. 

Two things of note here are the spacious doors that open onto an inviting patio, and, off to the left, the steps to an attractive dining space just right for entertaining, no…

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This handsomely designed Piedmont home at 172 Mountain Avenue has dramatic curb appeal.  Located just a few moments from downtown Piedmont, it offers convenience of place, plus 4 bedrooms, and  2.5 baths in approximately 2004 sf of living space.  ( Be sure to spend some time with the floor plans that are included towards the end of this home summary)  

As is immediately obvious upon entering the home, a lot of thought has gone into designing this space to make it comfortable, and aesthetically appealing.  Of special note is the welcoming central fireplace, the warmth of hardwood floors, the rich wooden crown molding and the dramatic window treatments that will be noticed throughout the residence.  

There is a lot to be said about window…

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This charming home is located at 117 Palm Drive in Piedmont.  Its delightful curb appeal, and very pleasant back yard, reflects the fact that it has been professionally landscaped. With its tiled roof, the plentiful and beautifully arched windows, and sturdy front door, it is classically Mediterranean in style.  

Upon entry, you are immediately struck with the open and welcoming ambiance.  Rooms flow one into another, and the spaciousness is perfect for entertaining.   Be sure to note the amazing amount of built in bookcase/display space that is available for your favorite books or collectibles.  

 

The living room is anchored by an very handsome fireplace that features a display mantle and tile hearth.  Both the living room and adjacent…

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For those who love the appeal of a traditional brown shingle home, this home, located at 19 Monte Avenue, reflects an iconic era in Piedmont history.  This home was designed by renowned area architect Albert Farr in the same year that he designed what is now a portion of downtown Piedmont.  In 1908, the combined fire house and city hall building, using his designs, opened for use.  Not long after, Farr was commissioned to design the landmark Exedra Arch.  

What engaging curb appeal in this home.  Lush plants and trees abound to welcome visitors to this gracious home.  Pleasant surprises like the lantern below, reflect its charm.  

 

 

The living room (and dining room below) is stunning, and sparkles with light from the many captivating…

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This creatively designed home has dramatic curb appeal.  It features scenic area views from its imaginative front deck, plus a very spacious terraced rear yard with plenty of room for entertaining.  Located at 6 Abbott Way, it offers a very roomy 3,376 sf +/-, and 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths.  

Everything, starting at the front entryway below, reflects an engaging and creative architectural design.  

 

The living room is where the welcome is the most engaging. Soaring ceilings, sweeping design lines, and a stunning fireplace, are just some of the elements that make this light filled room unique.  

 

The dining room, just off the kitchen has a very spacious built-in sideboard/cabinet for displaying and storing special glassware…

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