This cheerful home with its delightfully styled gambrel roof and cheerful red door, is perfectly placed between central Piedmont, and the popular Grand Lake and Lakeshore shops and restaurants.  Located at 558 Boulevard Way, it offers a charming curb appeal, and 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in approximately 1592 sf of living space.  

This imaginatively peaked roof combined with the sturdy red front door is a unique welcome to guests, and it highlights the front of the home.  Also unique to the style of this home is the variety and size of windows at every level that allow light in from every angle once one enters the home.  

Turning right at the entryway, guests are greeted by this spacious, sunlit living room.  Anchored by a dramatic…

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 This delightful Dutch Colonial style home is immediately charming, and, in addition, was the winner of the 2017 Best New Addition Award in Piedmont for the creation of a second story to the home.  Located at 110 Fairview Avenue, in Piedmont, it offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a delightful 2792 sf +/- of living space.  

The front of the house, with the contrasting black and white trim, is highlighted with this distinctive entryway featuring a matching  pair of graceful columns and dramatic red door.  What an impressive welcome for guests.  

 Once entering, a rich and spacious entryway awaits guests.  The staircase to the second floor seen directly ahead, with its color palette of warmly colored wood risers, mixed with black and…

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Located just moments from central Piedmont"s schools and recreation centers, this charming contemporary view home glows with light no matter what the time of day.  It sits in a quiet cul-de-sac at  14 Langdon Court, and offers 4 bedrooms, and  3 bathrooms, in  2455sf+/- sf of delightful living space.  It has been impressively remodelled, and surprises at every turn.  

Its location, above Highland Avenue, affords this stunning view that includes San Francisco, Oakland, and both the Oakland Bay Bridge, and the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge. What a pleasure it would be to return to this panorama every evening.  

A great deal of planning has been devoted to creating this charming front entry.  The curb appeal is undeniable.  Plants and…

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This dramatic mid-century modern home at 58 Crest Road has been impressively enhanced by renowned architect Phred Starkweather into a warm and glowing treasure that offers a very spacious 4111 sf +/- of living space that includes 4+ bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.  Extremely well located, it is just moments from the shops and restaurants of Montclair, and a short distance from central Piedmont schools.  

This home reflects the key architectural features that are so desirable in a mid-century modern design--walls of glass windows, simplicity of design, and integration with nature both inside, and out.  The curb appeal is truly dramatic.  Note the centrally peaked roof  below which  are multi-paned windows that reveal the warmth of the interior.  The…

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This delightful home, with its imaginatively peaked roof lines, has immediate curb appeal.  It is hard to deny that the graceful wooden trim around the roof edges and front windows creates a truly charming effect. Ideally located in central Piedmont at 68 Oakmont Avenue, it features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a surprising 2779 sf of living space.  

In addition to its excellent location, it has a views of downtown Oakland and San Francisco, which are especially attractive during sunrise and sunsets.  

 This dramatically arched entrance, and cheerful blue door greets arriving guests. 

Much of this home has been recently renovated, as the upcoming views with illustrate, but some original elements remain as highly valued features…

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 This dramatic and spacious home was designed by renowned architect Albert Farr, and is perfectly sited just moments from Piedmont schools, parks and playgrounds.  Located at 138 Bonita Avenue, it offers an impressive 7 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms in an impressive 5872 sf+/- sf of living space.  A view of its exterior reveals careful attention to the smallest details of its design.  The classic shingle exterior is combined with the half-timbering on the front, and at the entrance.  The gently curved bay window adds a gentle charm.  

This impressive Bay view adds to the value and presence of this already extraordinary home.  No matter what the time of day, this vista is always changing as the light of day comes and goes.  

A innovative…

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 This dramatic Miller Warnecke designed home, with its gracious Tudor styling, is ideally located 136 Hazel Lane, and is just moments from downtown Piedmont, Piedmont schools, Piedmont Park, and Mulberry's Market.  It offers 5 bedrooms, 4 bedrooms in a spacious 4059+/- sf of living space.  

The graceful arches over the entryway, the imaginative use of brick and shingle, the handsomely groomed front yard, and the classic Tudor mullioned front windows and half timbering, all combine to make impressive curb appeal for visitors and residents.  

An attractive foyer warmly welcomes guests, offering a pleasant entryway, guest coat closet,  and, off to the right, a handsome stairwell to the second floor.   A turn to the right leads to the  living…

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 This stunning Piedmont home located at 44 Sandringham Road, offers irresistible curb appeal with its spacious front gardens, and impressive Miller Warnecke architecture.  Ideally located  close to many local shopping and dining venues, it features 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a very spacious 3838 +/-sf of living space.  

 Guest are immediately welcomed with this dramatic front entry that features a wrought iron and glass door located between two handsome pillars, and set immediately below a curved and windowed balcony area. 

As guests enter the home, they are greeted by a truly impressive front balcony, seen above, that is paired with upper level windows that circle the entire upper entryway.

A gentle turn to the right…

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This commanding Piedmont home sits high above Grand Avenue, offering privacy and serenity, and yet is just moments from the surrounding, and in demand, shopping and dining venues of Rockridge, Montclair Village and the Grand Lake District.  Located at 1641 Grand Avenue, it offers 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms in a very comfortable 2186 sf +/- of living space.  As will be seen, its impressive array of windows reveal delightful views from each level. 

 The cheerful black and white checked entry hall compliments the large black glass paned front door, and greets visitors into this handsome home.  With a large formal dining room to the left, and a appealing living room to the right, one is immediately welcomed into the house..  

This gracious…

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This handsome home located at 208 Highland Avenue in the heart of Piedmont, has immediate curb appeal with its well established gardens, and sheltering trees.  Additionally, it is just moments from Piedmont schools, transportation, and the popular shopping venues of Montclair and Rockridge.  It offers 3 bedrooms and one bathroom in a comfortable 1692 sf +/- of living space.  The garage provides off street parking, if desired.  

 A set of brick stairs leads to a pleasant front porch, with an area for seating, and a covered front archway over the impressive front door.  Graceful wrought iron railings complete the welcoming atmosphere.  

Entry to the home reveals two impressive rooms that are devoted to comfort and entertaining.  Above is…

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