Grubb(grubbsite.com)http://grubbsite.com/Uploads/09/38/20938/images/kdeal.jpghttp://www.27Observation.comWed, 15 Feb 2012 12:54:15 GMTDramatic San Francisco Golden Gate Views and easy livability characterize this remarkable Craftsman contemporary designed by award winning home designer Phil Perkins. The home on a popular court of custom homes provides level in living-so rare for a newer home in the Montclair hills! The neighborhood borders regional parkland known for beautiful scenery, peacefulness and accessibility in multiple directions to BART, Berkeley, Hwy 24, San Francisco and Orinda. Arts and Crafts features include, symmetry, deep eaves, exposed rafters, casement and fixed windows and tall glass doors. The front of the home is flanked on one side with an arched wood garage door and on the other by the front garden and patio. Professional landscaping includes low rock retaining walls, stucco pillars and iron fencing with climbing flowering vines and lovely perennials. A slate walkway leads to a large front porch and beautiful glass front door. The back of the home faces west and has two large decks.The interior offers a harmonious composition of natural woods, saturated walls, and floors of hardwood, stone and thick carpet. The home has Artisan details throughout including three custom fireplaces, intricate stair railings, careful selection of woods and mosaic tile work repeated throughout. The floor plan has a gracious flow for entertaining and placement of the windows brings in light and showcase the spectacular San Francisco Bay views. Features:Dramatic Entry and living room with two-story high ceilings, large windows, custom doors and raised hearth fireplaceA main level deck with doors from the living room, dining room and kitchen family room to enjoy spectacular sunsetsGourmet eat-in kitchen family room combination with beautiful Cherry cabinetry, Center Island, granite counters with slate back splashes, upscale stainless appliances, gas fireplace and pantry. The kitchen nook flows easily to the front garden with a triple sliding door.Also on the main level are the laundry room with built-in cabinetry and a powder room with pedestal sink.Four spacious bedrooms with large closets, walls of windows and high ceilings. Three of the bedrooms are upstairs including the master. The fourth bedroom on the lower level is a suite with a private deck facing the bay views.An exceptionally large master bedroom includes a sitting area with fireplace and a huge walk-in closet. The master bath has honed French limestone, a double vanity with armoire for storage, large shower and large jetted tub. Tall corner windows in both the master bedroom and master bath face views of the Golden Gate.Additional features include custom window shades, recessed lighting, security system, central heating and air conditioning, great storage, a two-car garage with interior access and more!http://www.1099Ardmore.comSun, 30 Oct 2011 08:02:11 GMTMoveright in. It’s all been done. This exquisite five bedroom, four and onehalf bath restored residence, built in 1917, offers rich architectural details,a lovely open feeling and an exceptional floor plan. The first owners were the Robert StanleyDollar family, of the Dollar Steamship line, and early 20thcenturyindustrialists. The noted architect,William C. McCall designed the home with Arts & Crafts and traditionalEuropean elements. Rooms are generouslysized and there are many well-placed large windows that bring in light andviews. Ideal for entertaining and theperfect place to call home! · THE GRAND FOYER features abarrel-vaulted ceiling, an elegant custom light fixture and opens to the formalliving room, formal dining room and charming sun porch. · THE SUN PORCH has glasswindows on all sides and overlooks the magnificent garden with a 90-year-oldspecimen Cedar tree. · THE FORMAL LIVING ROOM has aspectacular fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, recessed lighting, built- insound system and the perfect spot for your Grand piano. · THE FORMAL DINING ROOM isspacious with windows on all sides and the original paneling and moldings arerestored. · THE STUNNING KITCHEN featuresSubzero, Wolf and Miele appliances, a built-in espresso maker, a pot-filler,custom furniture-quality cabinetry, a farmhouse sink and honed granitecounters. · THE FAMILY ROOM is floodedwith light and opens to the kitchen. Itfeatures a limestone fireplace, surround sound and French doors that open outto a large Connecticut Blue Stone deck. · THE BREAKFAST NOOK with itsfloor to ceiling bay window overlooking the garden is perfect for casual diningor a ladies office. · THE LIBRARY featuresfloor-to-ceiling redwood paneling and bookshelves, an intimate fireplace andcharming windows. ·THE ROMANTIC MASTER BEDROOMwith lots of light has both a large walk-in dressing room and an en-suite honedmarble bathroom with soaking tub, fireplace and steam shower. · BEDROOMS TWO AND THREE areJack and Jill style with a reproduction ‘vintage style’ bath, original awningwindows and a little girl’s built-in dressing table. · BEDROOM FOUR is lovely roomwith another reproduction ‘vintage style’ bath that opens to the bedroom andhall. · BEDROOM FIVE is on the lowerlevel and has it’s own separate outside entrance off the patio, level-in fromthe street. It has a full bath with theoriginal claw foot tub and cast iron sink. ·THE BEATIFULLY LANDSAPEDYARDS feature professionally installed irrigation & lighting, stoneretaining walls, charming paths, Blue stone patio & walkway and threeseparate lawn areas. http://www.9Southwood.comSat, 01 Oct 2011 12:42:36 GMTThis sophisticated, utterly charming one-level home is nestled on a private .27 acres offering privacy and panoramic views of the Orinda Hills. It is only one block to downtown Orinda and .3 miles to BART. Multiple French doors lead to patios, lawn and garden. Extensive renovations include foundation, heating, air conditioning, drainage, landscaping, kitchen, two baths, interior finishes, painting, cabinetry and more! Features include:Hardwood floors throughout except the kitchen and bathsUpdated eat-in kitchen with refaced cabinets, polished Carrera marble counters, subway tile backsplash, Sub-Zero fridge, commericial style range, eco-friendly easy care floors, adjacent utility room and full bathThe living room has a fireplace flanked by two picture windows to enjoy the view, a tall ceiling and crown molding. The adjacent dining room has French doors out to an enclosed patio for Al Fresco dining or barbecuingBoth the hall bath and masterbath are updated with honed limestone, honed marble and built-in vanities. The hall bath has a tub shower and the masterbath has two sinks and a frameless glass enclosed showerThe mastersuite has a fireplace and a large adjoining bonus room ideal for an office, den or nursery Last but not least- a two-car garage with interior access and a lot of storagehttp://www.6537Girvin.comThu, 15 Sep 2011 19:04:54 GMTThis Montclair contemporary home has serene canyon views and feels like Tahoe. The sun-filled spacious Great room boasts dramatic windows, hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings and an elegantly updated kitchen. This stylish home has two plus bedrooms and one and one half baths. Enjoy indoor/outdoor living on the front courtyard or while watching the sunset from decks on both levels of this fine home. • Beautifully updated kitchen has Cherry cabinetry, black granite counters and stainless steel appliances • A bonus plus room and laundry are off the kitchen • Two-car garage and driveway parking • Walkable trail to Montclair Village from nearby Shepherd Canyon Road • European style shopping district with Farmer’s Market, shops and restaurants • Easy access to Hwy 13 • Casual mid-century modern style • Both bedrooms are spacious • One has a fireplace and the other opens to the lower deck • TONS of storagehttp://www.2Diablo.comWed, 17 Aug 2011 20:22:23 GMTThis stylish home is comfortable and updated so you can move right in. It is spectacularly sited on an almost ½ acre private ridge with unparalleled multi-bridge views in the front and unobstructed park views in the rear. The rambling two-level five bedroom, four bath home has an Oakland mailing address, receives Oakland services but for tax purposes sits in both Orinda and Oakland. Therefore it qualifies for Orinda schools. Features include: Location: The property is a corner parcel on a street of custom view homes. The neighborhood is friendly yet offers privacy for individual residents. There is easy egress along several routes to get to Montclair Village, Hwy 13, Hwy 24, Berkeley and Orinda. The road joins Skyline Blvd. a scenic route popular for bicyclists. Walk to Sibley- an off leash dog trail and park. Grounds: The property is fenced and exceedingly private with a generous driveway for parking and a two-car garage level in to the kitchen. Expansive multi-level decks extend the living spaces to the outdoors. A sprawling yard, exceptional for the Montclair hills, includes a large level grassy area, a beautiful flagstone patio and a terraced garden. Everywhere there are views, views and views! Main Level Enormous eat-in country style kitchen- the heart of this home Formal dining room Great room with high vaulted wood beamed ceiling, fireplace, abundant windows and an alcove for a home office or den Full size bath with tub over shower Laundry room Master suite with floor to ceiling windows offering unmatched views. An updated master bath with an air jet soaking tub, large shower, elegant honed travertine, custom cabinetry and a walk-in closet Lower Level Comfortable family room En-suite guest room (or a second master suite) with an updated bathroom with tub and separate shower Bedroom three/office Updated hall bath with tub and separate shower Bedroom four with sliding door to deck Bedroom five with large walk-in storage closet and sliding door to deck http://www.12thstreetvictorian.comThu, 30 Jun 2011 20:14:41 GMTBeautifully renovated circa 1895 Victorian in a historic district of Oakland experiencing revival with a lively arts and food culture. Features Include: • Large five ++ bedrooms, two baths can live as a single family or duplex • Stunning architectural features include curved siding, porches, high ceilings, large windows including dormer and bay, amazing light, moldings and exquisite fixtures • Fantastic eat-in kitchen, formal living and dining room downstairs plus additional kitchenette and den upstairs • Lovely front and back gardens abundant with flowers, trees, roses, and raised vegetable beds. Long driveway, large basement and attic • Close to West Oakland BART - one stop to downtown San Francisco. Easy access to all freeways and Emeryville • Close to downtown Oakland that is undergoing a Renaissance that has captured national media attention for its sizzling culinary scene with Uptown emerging as a premier arts and entertainment destination • The neighborhood has long time residents, is near churches and urban farms. • Just off Mandela Parkway - a long bike and walking path stretches to the bay trail for wonderful bike rideshttp://www.3202Claremont.comSat, 28 May 2011 10:57:14 GMTThis heart stopping beauty offers a large living room with fireplace and builtins, one-half bath, formal dining and updated kitchen with nook on main level, four bedrooms, three baths and study upstairs. Close to the University, BART and College Avenue shops and restaurants! On the corner of popular Eton Avenue. Walk score of 89! (walkscore.com) • Pride of ownership with renovations and thoughtful updating through out the years • Original architectural details include gumwood moldings, inlaid floors and large beveled glass windows • High ceilings, large windows and spacious rooms • Custom designer silk drapes • Updated kitchen with nook, stainless appliances, stone counters and limestone floors • Spectacular staircase and wide upstairs landing • All bathrooms wonderfully updated • One-car attached garage with interior access, laundry room and attic storage above the garage • Mature flowering shrubs, trees and sunny back patiohttp://www.6343Skyline.comWed, 06 Apr 2011 17:06:04 GMT 6343 Skyline is both a one-of-a-kind Modern dwelling and a bold work of art. Situated along the Oakland Hills ridgeline, this uniquely private four bedroom, three and one half bath residence features expansive bay views with west facing floor-to-ceiling windows on three levels and eleven skylights. The home achieves Yin-yang harmony by balancing glamorous amenities with organic materials, sleek surfaces with rough textures and muted hues with stark black and white. Playful moving shadows of light and sweeping curved walls that fling outward evoke feelings of energy and encourage creativity of thought. Architectural details and features of the home that surprise and delight include: Tactile slate tiles extending from the driveway, down steps and throughout except carpet in all the bedrooms. Bare feet are encouraged. Glass entry, floor to ceiling windows and an indoor planter reflect a California aesthetic of connecting indoor to outdoor living Truly dramatic two-tiered GREAT room with soaring ceiling include an open Chef’s kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace and deck across the entire length of the home, all facing sweeping bay views. Ideal for grand entertaining and intimate gatherings Tucked behind the kitchen is a large walk-in pantry and adjacent comfortable office with built-in Artisan cabinetry and work counter. Spiraling staircase with a huge fabulous boulder from the Tuolumne River at its base Master suite with serene bay views, a truly indulgent bath and full dressing room with built-in closets Three additional bedrooms and two additional spa-worthy baths The lower level family room is the ideal spot to retreat and unwind This Montclair Hills home sits below scenic Skyline Boulevard in a cluster of four custom homes backing to open space and adjacent to Sibley regional parkland. The location offers a quiet, peaceful retreat that is nevertheless convenient for urban necessities. It is central for commuting to Berkeley, Oakland, San Francisco, Orinda and beyond. http://www.6363Skyline.comWed, 06 Apr 2011 16:50:12 GMTThis sophisticated 2001 modern home in the Montclair Hills sits on a generous parcel sharing a private driveway with three other custom luxury homes, all set below scenic Skyline Blvd. The natural setting of California Oaks and Manzanita offers breathtaking vistas of the San Francisco bay. The location of this home is highly desirable in that it is also bordered on two sides by spectacular Sibley regional parkland. The residence features an open floor plan, light-filled spaces with walls of glass and views from every room. The architecture is angular, minimalist and chic. Features include:A large open kitchen with an abundance of light wood and glass cabinets, a center island, breakfast bar, black polished stone counters, elegant lighting and stainless steal appliances. A separate bar area includes a wine refrigerator and icemaker. A private terrace off the kitchen overlooks Sibley Park. A great room with soaring ceilings, two walls of windows and sliding doors opens out to a large outdoor terrace. A gas fireplace and built-in stereo system create a romantic ambiance for romantic dining and relaxing.A Light-filled Master suite is better than a five star hotel. It has large windows for enjoying the spectacular bay views. The beautifully appointed master bath features tumbled limestone floors and counters, a soaking tub, a separate shower and double vanity. The spacious walk-in closet is designed for two.Two secondary spacious bedrooms with views and large windows. They share a large hall bath with limestone floors and light wood cabinetry. Additional rooms include a charming powder room, separate laundry room and the two-car garage. There is also a very large storage closet.Flooring includes light natural hardwood upstairs in the living areas and kitchen, carpeting in the downstairs hall and bedrooms and limestone in the full bathrooms.A Natural garden offers outdoor enjoyment with low maintenance plantings and professional irrigation.