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1132 Oakland Avenue, Piedmont

Carol Brown — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:07:18 +0000

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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6001 Chabolyn Terrace, Rockridge

Carol Brown — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:53:35 +0000

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

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2901 Buena Vista Way

Carol Brown — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:35:29 +0000

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

Carol Brown — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 02:10:57 +0000

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

Carol Brown — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:12:18 +0000

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

Carol Brown — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:09:36 +0000

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.

265 Scenic Avenue, Piedmont

Carol Brown — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 02:05:54 +0000

DESIGNER RENOVATIONS IN SYLVAN SETTING Surrounded by maples and oaks on nearly 1/3 of an acre, this three bedroom, two bathroom craftsman offers a private, tree-filled setting, generous outdoor spaces, and extensive, designer-generated renovations. Each detail of this lovely home is carefully thought out from the new, solid-core doors throughout to the careful selection of fixtures and finishes. Pale yellow marble on the entry floor and fireplace hearth enchance the warmth of the blond hardwood floors. Viking stainless appliances and rich granite countertops set the kitchen aglow and invite you onto the upstairs deck. The master bedroom’s large picture windows look out onto a grove of trees. Next to it, an all-new bathroom features top-of-the-line fixtures and finishes, including Ann Sacks tiles. Downstairs, a third bedroom and renovated bath sit next to a generous, redwood-paneled family room with its own fireplace and patio doors that open to a large deck and level garden below.

155 Hagar Avenue, Piedmont

Carol Brown — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:30:36 +0000

WELL-KNOWN ARCHITECT’S PIED A TERRE Relax on a spacious sun deck surrounded by panoramic bay views and enjoy the this lovely contemporary home, designed and built for his own use by internationally known architect, Gyo Obata (HOM Architects). Hip, urban fixtures and finishes including a Bulthaup kitchen, limestone, wood and stainless steel, accent this study of light and dark. The shady entry opens to three bedrooms and two baths, including a master suite with a built-in office and red Japanese soaking tub. A light-filled stairway leads to a upstairs living area bathed in sunlight. The living room, dining area and kitchen all open to a broad sunning deck and look out onto the panoramic Bay views. On the lower level another large bedroom with bath opens to a lush garden, offering space for guests or a family room.

5161 Masonic Avenue, Upper Rockridge

Carol Brown — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:26:40 +0000

SPACIOUS TRADITIONAL ON RARE PRIME PARCEL Set on a rare, half acre parcel of gently sloping land with views of the San Francisco Bay and Mount Tamalpais, this three-plus bedroom, three bath home offers privacy, generous living spaces, and level-in access.

A circular driveway leads you past a lush garden of lawns, rhododendrons, camellias and mature trees. Inside, a sunny living room with open-beamed ceilings, a stone fireplace and broad views of the Bay and Mount Tamalpais beckons. Nearby a generous dining room opens to a protected deck ideal for watching sunsets. Maple cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances and banquette seating create a roomy, eat-in kitchen.

In the bedroom wing, a master suite overlooks a grove of fruit trees, providing a lovely retreat. A second bedroom and bath look onto the lush front garden. And a wood-paneled library/music room with its own fireplace completes the wing, offering space for another bedroom or home office. A second wing houses a guest bedroom and bath, a laundry room and an attached, 2-car garage.

Downstairs a rumpus room opens to a spacious, level back patio and garden and three plus rooms offer space for home offices, additional bedrooms and a wine celler.