Current Listings

6488 Ascot Drive, Montclair

- Offered at $749,000 -

LIGHT-FILLED CONTEMPORARY     On a private, five-house cul de sac in Piedmont Pines, this lovely three bedroom, two and a half bath contemporary offers vaulted, open beam ceilings, an open, mostly level floor plan and a neighborly setting near parks and hiking trails.  A large living/dining room with slate fireplace, built-in bookshelves and a deck offers a a charming setting for gatherings.  The updated kitchen opens to a great room for daily family life and includes an office nook that overlooks a level back garden.  The bedrooms and baths are in a separate wing off the main living level and include a separate master suite with dressing room and updated baths with tumbled marble and subway tiles. Downstairs another room with its own half bath offers perfect space for a rumpus room or guest quarters.  Open Sunday 2/26, 2-4:30.  For additional photos go to 6488Ascot.com

Recently Sold Listings

145 Ronada Avenue, Piedmont

- Offered at $1,050,000 SOLD OVER ASKING IN 6 DAYS -

CRAFTSMAN GEM     Renovated by award-wining contractor Nick Ozier, this lovely craftsman offers the charm of an older home with the convenience of a newer one.  With a “Walk Score” of 78 it couldn’t be more convenient.  An entry opens to a lovely living room with a stunning stone fireplace, craftsman windows, molding and bookshelves and dark stained hardwood floors.  The dining room features more bookshelves as well as a window seat overlooking the street and wainscotting.  The eat-in kitchen features warm stone countertops, a partial brick wall and doors to the adjacent garden with its grape-vine covered dining terrace and built-in barbeque.  The master suite features an office with built-ins, a tumbled marble bathroom, sunny outlooks and French doors to a private patio. Upstairs are two bedrooms with peaked ceilings, dormer windows and window seats.  For additional photos go to 145Ronada.com

1001 Mountain Boulevard, Montclair

- Offered at $649,000 SOLD OVER ASKING WITH MULTIPLE OFFERS -

CHARMING 1990′S TRADITIONAL    On a level street surrounded by larger, upscale homes, this three-bedroom, two bath traditional features clapboard siding, a white picket fence, charming interior details and a generous, wrap around  garden.    Highlights include, nearly level entry for easy access to the main living spaces, sunny outlooks from every room, a downstairs family room that opens to a level back lawn and garden structure and hardwood floors in most rooms.

6505 Harwood Avenue, Rockridge

- Offered at $749,000 SOLD OVER ASKING IN 14 DAYS -

SUNNY CONTEMPORARY     On a tree-lined cul de sac in the heart of Rockridge, this smart three bedroom, three bath contemporary offers easy access to BART and College Avenue shops and restaurants.  In the midst of older, vintage homes, this airy open home offers bright, light-filled rooms, split-levels and flexible living spaces.  The entry opens to a living room with soaring ceilings and French doors that lead to a lattice-covered deck.  A recently renovated kitchen features Zodiaq stone countertops, a Bosch dishwasher, a GE Profile cooktop and a Kitchen Aid convention oven.  A tiled, center island separates the kitchen from a generous dining area and sunroom.  Each bedroom has its own bath.  downstairs is a generous family room with a built-in sink, refrigerator and microwave.  Double doors lead to another deck with steps down to a lush, terraced garden with tomatoes, herbs and fruit trees.  The house is warmed by hot water radiant heat.  For additional photos go to 6505Harwood.com

68 Entrada Avenue, Oakland

- Offered at $599,000 SOLD WITH TWO OFFERS -

ARTS AND CRAFTS RETREAT     Just a block from Fenton’s Creamery, this two bedroom, one bath home offers a charming retreat close to Piedmont Avenue’s shops, cafes and restaurants.  Wander up the street for a scoop of ice cream.  Explore further and catch a first-run movie or stop for a latte or a  meal.   Come home and you find yourself in a magical brown shingle.  A deep, covered veranda with stone-covered pillars invites you to sit and linger.  A generous living room with boxed beams and a stone fireplace creates a generous space for everyday living or entertaining.  Behind the living room sits a kitchen that opens to the dining room.  A 6-burner Viking range and Bosch dishwasher outfit the kitchen.  Off a hallway toward the back of the house are two bedrooms and a bath.  Down a pathway in the back garden is a detached space with exposed rafters,  multi-pane windows and French doors surrounded by redwoods, ferns and fuschia.  For additional photos go to 68Entrada.com

1119 Miller Avenue, Berkeley

- Offered at $659,000 SOLD OVER ASKING -

OPEN MID-CENTURY     This charming, one-level, mid-century home offers bright, open rooms, easy access to large outdoor spaces and views of the Golden Gate.  A generous front deck with a wrap-around bench greets as you walk up the front stairs. Double glass doors from the living room open to the deck for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. The L-shaped living/dining room also opens to a large, private back garden with a brick terrace, flowering fruit trees, raised beds for vegetables and plenty of room for play.  A fireplace warms up the room for days inside.  A galley kitchen with slate floors, Corian countertops and new stainless steel appliances also opens to the back garden.  A central hallway opens to three generous bedrooms and a bath. The front bedroom looks out to views of the Bay; the back bedroom into the garden.  For additional photos go to www.1119Miller.com