Current Listings

1132 Oakland Avenue, Piedmont

- Offered at $1,329,000 -

PRIVATE, GARDEN SETTING    Enter this lovely Monterey Colonial and you know you are home.  Brick walkways, clapboard siding, large shutters and a lush garden of red maples and camelias greet you as you move up the step to the front door.  While the location is close transportation, schools, shops and other urban amenities, inside you feel like you are miles away.  And its layout couldn’t be more convenient.  Designed for her own family by the head of production for Paula LeDuc Fine Catering, this home is a perfect venue for today’s lifestyles.

A large, eat-in chef’s kitchen offers ample room for entertaining or just daily living.  Granite countertops, a large center island, a six-burner Wolfe stove, a custom-made stainless steel farmhouse sink and a built-in wet bar make life easy.  The kitchen opens to a generous family room with windows that look out on the lush, sunny garden on three walls.   Doors from the family room, as well as the kitchen and formal living room, open directly to the level garden for easy access.  Once in the garden you feel wrapped in privacy.  Roses climb the fences.  An apple tree espaliers up the side of the garden shed.  Thyme covers the ground between the stepping stones of the patio, releasing its fragrance when you walk over it.  And a level lawn provides plenty of space for play.

The living room and dining room offer ample spaces for more formal occasions with lovely multipane windows, vintage wood trim and glass doors to the garden.  Upstairs three charming bedrooms and two baths offer a comfortable retreat at the end of the day.  Both baths have been updated with stone tiles and the master bath/dressing room is en suite.

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Recently Sold Listings

6001 Chabolyn Terrace, Rockridge

- Offered at $849,000 - Sold in 8 days

ROCKRIDGE CHARMER      Extensively rennovated 2+bedroom, 2 bath with charming gardens near BART and College Avenue.  

 Represented the buyers. 

2901 Buena Vista Way

- Offered at $1,429,000 -

MID-CENTURY CRAFTSMAN GEM   Designed by Berkeley landmark architect, John B. Anthony, best known for his art deco buildings, this lovely four bedroom, three bath home is one of his few designed in the mid-century vein.  Built c. 1940, it is an unusual, striking combination of mid-century lines with extensive craftsman details.  The post-and-beam construction allows for large open spaces and walls of windows that frame perfect views of the Golden Gate, the Berkeley hills and the lush garden in both the living/dining room and the master bedroom.  But unlike many stark mid-century homes, this one features walls and ceilings wrapped in pale, unfinished mahogany with carefully crafted details in the trim, exposed box beams and railings, a feature that highlights the lush views visible just outside.  Well-sited on one-third acres of grounds, many rooms open to lovely garden spots.  The magical, gardens terrace down the hillside, past a waterfall, a pond, lush beds of annuals and flowering trees and both a spa and a fire pit.  Two large stone patios offer plenty of space for outdoor eating and entertaining and a tiled deck off the master offers a private outdoor retreat.  A covered walkway provides level access from the garage to the upstairs bedrooms. Recent renovations include all-new kitchen, electrical system, drainage, as well as all garden landscaping.

168 Wildwood Avenue, Piedmont

- Offered at $985,000 -

MEDITERRANEAN CHARMER     Located in one of Piedmont’s most popular neighborhoods just a few blocks from Piedmont High School and Whitter Playfield in one direction and the shops, restaurants and transportation of Grand Avenue in the other, this three bedroom, two bath Mediterranean offers a small town neighborhood close to big city amenities. Enter the house up steps past flowers and wrought iron, through the arched front entry.  Inside a sunny living room awaits.  Multipane windows look out onto flowering fruit trees and the hills in the distance.  A fireplace with vintage craftsman tiles, hardwood floors and crown molding adds to the charm.  To the left of the entry a formal dining room opens to an eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances.  Designer colors add warmth.  A French door leads to a private garden with a lawn, Japanese maples, flower beds and patios.  From there it is only a few steps to two garages.  So, while guests come up stairs in the front, you can bring groceries and supplies nearly level-in from the back.  Inside, a hallway from the entry and kitchen leads you to the bedrooms and baths.  Two of the bedrooms look out onto the garden, one with its own private bath.  All feature bright outlooks, multipane windows and hardwood floors.  Steps from the kitchen lead to a basement below for laundry and storage.

21 Park Way, Piedmont

- Offered at $1,350,000 -

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS       Unlock the potential of this spacious craftsman, ideally loacted on a tree-lined street in Central Piedmont. Across the street, Dracena Park beckons with its new playground, dog walking trails and picnic glades. Schools, the shops and restaurants of Piedmont Avenue and public transportation are also conveniently nearby. With vintage details like decorative eave beams, dormer windows, a cupola and a corner tower, this home echoes another era. Inside a formal living room, parlor and dining room offer plenty of space for comfortable living. Also on the main floor are an eat-in kitchen, a sitting area under the cupola, a solarium and a spacious master suite. The master bedroom opens to a deck overlooking the back garden. A soaking tub in the master bath features the same garden overlook, a relaxing alternative to the mater bath’s steam shower. Upstairs are three generous bedrooms with dormer windows and a tiled bathroom. Downstairs features a rumpus room, an office, a full bath, and access to the garden in back.

10033 Broadway Terrace, Oakland

- Offered at $1,175,000 - Sold in 9 days

AWARD-WINNING CONTEMPORARY   Archived the UC Berkeley School of Environmental Design, this William Dutcher contemporary features exceptional design qualities. Each window frames a special outlook, from panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay to a lovely, lush hillside garden off the kitchen. High tech materials like sheet metal and whimsy design elements like a tree trunk growing out of the concrete floor combine with the traditional sensibilities of the open beam ceilings and cozy inglenook with fireplace. Stepped down the hill, most rooms glance out at big Bay views. A serene master suite features a private deck and a spa-like bathroom with a steam shower that also captures views of the San Francisco Bay. A separate bedroom wing and artist’s studio complete this special three bedroom, three bath home.