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Gracious Berkeley Hillside Home Now Available At 1215 Alvarado Road

This stunning entry into this home, with its classically styled paired pillars, opens onto a dramatic living space, as is seen in this view of this very special home that is located high in the Berkeley hills. 

Located at 1215 Alvarado Road, it joins other gracious homes that define this neighborhood.   It has been designed by the well known architectural firm of Hopkins/Palmer and Associates.  

Its very expansive living space includes 5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, and an very desirable 3943 sq. ft. of floor space.  

The living room literally glows with light from virtually every aspect of this space.  Perfectly placed skylights capture the exterior light, and are paired with the overhead lighting to offer a warmth that is exceptionally…

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Stunning Berkeley Hills View Home For Sale At 620 Cragmont Avenue

High up in the Berkeley hills is this remarkable Tudor style home that captures the eye with its marvelous brick walls and its dramatic peaked roofs.  Located at 620 Cragmont Avenue, it offers a panoramic Bay area view directly below, and is just moments from Tilden Park, and hillside biking and hiking trails.  

This very spacious home offers 3 full bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms, and 4 bedrooms in a generous 2648 sf of living space.  

This sweeping view of the San Francisco Bay area is available every day of the year from this home, and is especially appealing as the seasons and time of day create new visions to enjoy.  

There is a warmth that is experienced in every corner of this home.  Upon entry, one is greeted by high ceilings, and…

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Light Filled Berkeley Claremont Area Home Now Available At 1 Roble Road

If ever a home has been designed to capture the drama and beauty of its conception from every angle, it has to be this stunning home located at 1 Roble Road in Berkeley's very desirable Claremont neighborhood. 

Offering 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a generous 1745 sf of living space, it is exceptional from the moment one enters the space, and exemplifies the true indoor/outdoor living experience desired by so many.  

A warmly colored, and ideally placed fireplace is a centerpiece in the living room, and two sets of French doors on either side of it swing wide to invite guests and residents to enjoy the beauty and charm of the outside patio.  

More remarkable is the wider view of the space that reveals the truly dramatic size and…

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Classic North Berkeley Traditional Home For Sale At 955 Mendocino Avenue

This notable, and immediately engaging home is located at 955 Mendocino Avenue in North Berkeley.  With its distinctive mansard style roof, and gently curved exterior walls, it is a very special residence.  

It offers 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms in a spacious 2543 sf of living space.  

An additional appeal is its location in the Berkeley Hills.  Not far from  Tilden Regional Park, with all its hiking and biking trails, the house is just two blocks from Solano Avenue and all the many popular shops and restaurants found there, while nearby is Berkeley's famous Gourmet Ghetto. 

The home's portico, with its matching classical side columns, adds a special appeal to the front entry.  

Just inside, guests are welcomed into this handsome…

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A Gracious Hillside View Home Now Available At 454 Vassar Avenue in Berkeley

This exceptional hilltop home located at 454 Vassar Avenue in Berkeley, is immediately warm and welcoming.  The dramatically peaked open beam ceiling, with its many distinctive skylights and darker color, contrasts perfectly with the golden colored hardwood floors below.  

The home is large, offering 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in a very generous 3522 sf of living apace.   

A compelling brick fireplace, with side storage for wood and lighting, shares an extensive adjacent wall space with a floor to ceiling built in bookcase, display shelving, and generous storage space below.  

A reverse perspective reveals the very inviting formal dining room to the far right, and the home office space to the top left with its panoramic view-to be…

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Berkeley Hilltop Treasure For Sale At 10 Northgate Avenue

It is rare that one home can combine so many outstanding features into one unique living space. 

This special home, located at 10 Northgate Avenue, is high in the Berkeley hills, and provides stunning Bay area views. It is surrounded with long established, and well cared for gardens, and is just minutes from the many popular North Berkeley shops and restaurants.  

It offers 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, and 1853 sf of living space.  

With well established fruit trees, plantings, and multiple gardens above and below this fully fenced private deck, one can enjoy a serene and comfortable living experience, and be able to host a variety of special events for friends and family.  

To compliment the already desirable elements of this…

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Tranquil Berkeley Hillside Townhome For Sale at 2724 Garber Street-UnitB

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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Berkeley Hills Craftsman Gem Now Available At 1770 Highland Place

For those that treasure the Craftsman living experience, this home stands out above so many others.  Located at 1770 Highland Place in the  North Berkeley hills, and close to the UC campus, this home has a unique history.  It was part of the first residential design by famed Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck and is dated 1895.  

Known as the Keeler House, it was later reconceived as two flats in the 1920s, and later, another unit was created--this is the unit seen above that is now for sale as a condominium.   It offers 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 1236 sf of living space.  

The impressive combination of the living room and dining room into one expansive living space is perfect for gracious living and entertaining.  

The living room…

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Serene Berkeley Hillside Home Now Available At 192 Fairlawn Drive

This unique and dramatic hillside home is located high in the Berkeley hills, and is settled in, and surrounded by, a tranquil and expansive garden, and old growth trees.  It is perfect as a quiet retreat, yet is close to everything.   

Located at 192 Fairlawn Drive, it is just moments from busy Berkeley shops, restaurants and University ambiance.   It offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in 907 sf of living space.  

This impressively remodeled A frame cottage is reminiscent of those seen in the Tahoe area, and offers the same contentment without the long drive to the Sierras. 

Additionally, the grounds around the home feature numerous opportunities for relaxation on the large outdoor decks, seen here.  

A spacious deck welcomes guests…

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Handsome Tudor Style Home For Sale At 1039 Euclid Avenue, Berkeley

This large and handsome North Berkeley hillside home is located at 1039 Euclid Avenue, and its classical Tudor style construction makes it both distinctive and dramatic.

Framed by tall old growth trees and well planned gardens, it commands immediate attention.  It offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms in a comfortable 2229 sq. ft. of living space.

Ideally located in the hills above Berkeley and Albany, it is just a short distance to the many shops and restaurants that make those vibrant neighborhoods so appealing to so many,

Upon entry into the home, one experiences a glowing visual experience that is made possible with the sun streaming in through the expansive floor to ceiling front windows, and supplemental side windows.  

Guests…

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