Found 42 blog entries tagged as Piedmont Homes.

This handsome home, with its splendid front gardens and well established greenery is a classically styled Mediterranean home that has been extensively and impressively remodeled.   It is well located at 33 Estrella Avenue-just blocks from the schools and the activities of central Piedmont.  It offers 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 bathrooms in a generous 2526 +/- sf of living space.  

The home is situated close to the shops and restaurants of Montclair Village, Rockridge and Elmwood. The nearby interchange of Highways 13 and 580 provide rapid access to Oakland, and San Francisco to the west, and Contra Costa County to the east.  

The gently curved brick pathway to the front of the residence reveals the lushness of the front gardens and the variety of…

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This bright and welcoming home with its cheerful bay window and pleasant front patio, is perfectly located at 1855 Trestle Glen Road in Piedmont.  It offers 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2095 sf =/- of living space. 

Just off Park Boulevard, and moments from the favorite shopping and dining areas of both Glenview and Montclair Village, it is extremely well placed for trips up to the parks and trails in the hills above, and for accessing the many activities that Oakland has to offer, including nearby Chabot Science Center and Knowland Park Zoo.   

The front of the home is enhanced with this appealing front patio area that represents one of the central design concepts of the home- to create multiple opportunities for residents and guests to…

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This classically styled Mediterranean home is found in Piedmont at 1623 Grand Avenue. Ideally located close to the popular shops, stores and restaurants of nearby Rockridge and Piedmont Avenue, it offers impressive curb appeal with its handsomely designed gardens and traditional architecture.  It features 3 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths for your consideration.  

 A closer view of the garden, and graceful stairs to the door, reveals the attention that has been paid to the Mediterranean concept.  In addition to the tile roof, the graceful flowing lines of the stairwell compliment the varied ironwork railings and gates. Note the graceful dip at the top of the stairs which is an ideal place for a decorative urn. 

 The living room is warm and…

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This stylish and welcoming home at 230 Park View Avenue in Piedmont, is extremely well located on a corner lot, and just steps away from popular Witter Field.  Its classic stucco exterior, topped by a cheerful red tile roof, colorful plants and trees, epitomizes the charming curb appeal of this Mediterranean style of architecture.   It offers 3 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths in a roomy 1809 sf +/- of living space.  

 The arched entryway, paired with two classically styled entry columns, is a perfect spot for a cozy afternoon's relaxing on the porch.  

The living room is well thought out, and is centered by a uniquely designed fireplace, topped with a classic matching inset arch.  Paired bookshelves on either side of the fireplace are perfect…

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This handsome garden, with lots of curb appeal, welcomes all to this delightful mid-century designed home at 77 Dudley Avenue in Piedmont.   Well located, this unique charmer offers 4 bedrooms, and 3 1/2 bathrooms in a very spacious 3498 +/- sf of living space.  

 

The handsome blue front door opens onto a spacious entryway and irresistible interior.  

 

Three of the central characteristics of mid-century design are open space, simplicity, and large glass windows throughout the home.  This living room certainly epitomizes these concepts.  The defining curved bay windows are impressive, as are the wall spaces that invite appealing art works.  

There is an investment in quality here, as can be seen by the rich and appealing…

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 This handsome three storied English styled home at 89 Woodland Way in Piedmont, offers a great deal in terms of dramatic appeal, and attention to detail throughout.  With strong Tudor design influences, it features 4 bedrooms, 31/2 bathrooms, in a roomy 3093 + /- sq. feet of space.  

 The welcoming front garden and entryway give a taste of the charm just inside.  The classic diamond shaped windows to the right with the graceful trim above, are matched on the left, and paired with the delightfully pitched twin roofs, are just the start of a very pleasant tour.  

The size of the living room is reminiscent of the English concept of a "Great Room" with its spacious and impressive central fireplace, high wood beamed ceiling, and the warm wooden…

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  This handsome home has been a showplace on Sea View Avenue in Piedmont for many years.  Its appeal is enhanced by the spacious, stunningly designed private pool in the rear.  Located at 228 Sea View Avenue, it offers 4 bedroom and 4 1/2 baths in an exceedingly spacious 4847 +/-square feet of living space.  Designed by Albert Farr, who is responsible for much of the architecture around Piedmont's city center, it surprises at every turn.  

This exceptionally attractive entrance, topped with a balcony above, is complimented with the architectural trim all along the exterior of the home.   

A generous and gleaming entry hall greets visitors, with multiple doors opening to an attractive variety of rooms, and a stairway to the second floor.  

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Have you ever wanted to tour some of the beautiful homes that you have seen when in Piedmont?  Well, over the years, and this year, an event is held that affords one the opportunity to see both the interior and gardens of some of the most attractive homes in the city. 

Each year, The Children's Support League arranges tours of especially selected homes in the city through its "Heart of the Home Tour".  In addition to the tours, they sponsor a Pop Up Boutique, a delightful raffle, and offer gourmet lunches.  The event allow you a leisurely trip through each chosen home, many of which have be beautifully decorated by local designers to highlight the rooms that you will visit. 

All proceeds generated from this event benefit organzations in…

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As I mentioned in a recent blog, the competition for homes in Piedmont is very strong, and multiple bids are coming in for many of them, often raising the final price above the initial asking figure.  One of my jobs as your real estate agent, is to help you arrive at a competitive and realistic asking price, so your home will get immediate interest and attention. 

Many sellers, for different reasons, have a tendency to want to overprice their homes, and hope for the best when putting them on the market.  This is just not realistic, and there are reasons for this.  These are some of the top ones:

1. The Home Will Not Be Shown-With the sophisticated buyer having done his/her homework on the Internet first, most are very sophisticated as to current…

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When Piedmont homeowners drive by Piedmont City Hall during their daily family activities, they may not realize the source of this very unique, and handsome building with its lovely fountain, and appealing and gracious Spanish Mission style influence. Designed by famous architect Albert Farr, it's original design was a combined city hall and fire department with a bell tower (which cleverly doubled as a hose drying tower). Built in 1908, it was the beginning of the circle of creativity in the area.  One of the most famous downtown landmarks, the Exedra Arch, was designed by Farr in 1916, and has become an iconic symbol of the city. 

Just across from the Arch, at 400 Highland Avenue, is the Piedmont Community Church.  This was part of the original…

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