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The Last Frontier

An adventurer’s soul finds a place to call home in Alaska.

By Victoria Zielinski

There’s only one destination in the U.S. to experience gliding in a floatplane over snow-capped mountains, viewing the vibrant northern lights, and observing majestic wildlife all in a day’s time. Alaska’s cool temperatures lend a warm welcome to those searching for a residence in America’s largest state, and for those eager to explore the great outdoors. In Alaska, luxury is anything but typical. “It’s all about recreation, and having and enjoying the scenic views, being close to nature, and having easy accessibility,” says Connie Yoshimura, broker and owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty.

Yoshimura explains that prime proximity to parks and trails for recreational activities, as well as large acreage or water- front property, allow for world-class hunting, fishing, and boating—quintessential aspects of the Alaskan experience. Unobstructed mountain and inlet water views will also bump a property into the luxury tier, with waterfront being the most expensive.

Waterfront properties provide the unique opportunity for private air travel via floatplanes, which can be landed on lakes. Claire James, Business Development Director of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty, shares “A lot of our communities are only accessible via plane.”

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Floatplanes are a convenient ticket into Alaska’s regions, from the well- known, to the best-kept secrets, especially now that private air and boat travel have increased in popularity as a result of the pandemic. “With international travel unavailable for the most part this year, travelers looking for an adventure turned to Alaska,” says Stefanie Schmudde, vice president of Product Development and Operations at Abercrombie & Kent.

The luxury travel company offers unique small-group journeys, and their Alaska itineraries are no exception.

Schmudde shares some of Abercrombie & Kent’s unique experiences, including celebrating Alaska’s famed Iditarod dogsled race in Anchorage, and exploring Alaska’s scenic Inside Passage aboard a luxurious sailing yacht, noting the opportunity for “marveling at the rugged majesty of steep-sided fjords and calving glaciers, viewing a diverse array of wildlife—from humpback whales to tufted puffins—and taking part in a variety of outdoor activities, such as kayaking and hiking, in one of North America’s most pristine wilderness settings.” High-end accommodations are also included, notably a stay at The Hotel Alyeska, Alaska’s finest resort, and Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge, the only hotel in Talkeetna with clear views of Denali. continued on page 18

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12902 TESLA ROAD, LIVERMORE

LOT & LAND | 106.49 ACRES One of a kind Equestrian and view property in the Livermore Hills. Stunning 106 acre ranch with sweeping panoramic views of the Livermore wine country. Circle J Equestrian Center and Cattle Ranch is currently boarding 30 horses and equipped to expand. Main Barn Features 24 box stalls with paddocks, indoor/ outdoor arena and Round pen. There are large paddock covered pens, double & single pastures with covered eating areas, turn out pastures, caretakers bunkhouse and a restroom facility. Fantastic views of Mt Diablo from the newly remodeled mobile residence. The vast grounds are beautiful with lots of open space for your creative imagination. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a one of a kind rural property in the Livermore wine country and build a palatial estate.

Offered at: $3,899,950

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REBECCA L. EVANS (925) 784-2870 (M) rebecca.evans@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01498025

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3663 VINE STREET, PLEASANTON 4 BD | 3 BA | 5,188 SQ FT Mediterranean Beauty, close to downtown & amazing schools!

Built in 2020, this 5,188 sq ft home includes an ADDTL detached garage w/ 1/2 bath, ready to convert into 685 sq. ft of livable space (see mock up photo). 2-Story Main House boasts marble & dark hardwood, high ceilings, 3 fireplaces, & gorgeous modern features. Formal living & dining, opens up to kitchen, equipped w/ ample storage including wine closet, spacious walk in pantry, a large island & high end appliances. Kitchen opens to great room w/slider access to yard w/Trex deck patio & 2nd covered patio space, complete w/stone fireplace & built-in BBQ. Large lawn area! Upstairs hosts 4 bedrooms: large master suite w/ fireplace & balcony, 2nd En-Suite, 2 additional bedrooms, laundry room & hall bath. Addl. features include: mudroom w/built in storage, rooftop solar, auto window coverings, NEST system, hook ups for car battery chargers, outlets roof eaves, spacious wine storage, etc. Welcome to your forever home!

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CATHY BRENT (510) 381-1065 Cathy@CathyBrent.com REALTOR® | DRE #01911569

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Welcome to your forever home!

3663 Vine Street Pleasanton

CATHY BRENT (510) 381-1065 Cathy@CathyBrent.com REALTOR® | DRE #01911569 9

163 LANCASTER ROAD, WALNUT CREEK

4 BD | 3.5 BA | 2,650 SQ FT Welcome to this beautifully maintained and very charming home nestled into the heart of the Westside in South Walnut Creek with lots of privacy and mature landscape. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, an office adjacent to living room, two primary bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, new carpet and paint on second floor, enclosed porch off primary bedroom and balconies off second floor bedrooms. The open floor plan on the main floor is truly inviting with exposed beams and a natural warmth spreading throughout the house. The kitchen with large pantry and cozy family room with fireplace provide the perfect environment for entertaining and there is access to the backyard from many areas throughout the home. Recently refreshed landscape, lounge areas in the front and backyard complete an oasis to recharge and re-energize.

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YASMINE AUSTERE (925) 998-9747 yasmine@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01241252 10

1902 LAKESHIRE DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,001 SQ FT Escape the pressures of life in this most coveted Rossmoor neighborhood, Lakeshire, with a tranquil and private location on the pond. Old-world charm and contemporary style combine to give this Pembroke model both grandeur and comfort. Your private backyard oasis is accessible from the exterior walkway or step from your home to the serene fountains and pond for an indoor/outdoor living experience. Features include vaulted ceilings, an attached two-car garage with built-in cabinets, three fireplaces, a formal living and dining room with clerestory windows, a spacious and updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, hard wood flooring, gas cooktop and a hot-water circulating pump for instant hot water. Enjoy a premier bedroom suite with its own private patio, a fireplace and travertine tiled spa shower and Jacuzzi soaking tub. Guest bedroom with en suite bath, plus a separate den or office with fireplace, and a guest half-bath create the ultimate home experience.

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MARIA EBERLE (415) 710-6937 maria@mariaeberle.com REALTOR® | DRE #01798906 11

1152 SAINT JULIEN STREET, BRENTWOOD

2 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,846 SQ FT This BEAUTIFUL highly-desired Maxime floor plan features dramatic ceiling heights, the original Carl Lagoni Signature style construction with exquisite architectural features and details plus open, sweeping VIEWS from your peaceful backyard! Large expansive living spaces, family room with fireplace and custom media cabinets.

The kitchen features maple cabinets, upgrade granite, built-in refrigerator, and stainless appliances. The romantic Master Bedroom has a spacious Master Bath with large soaking tub, designer tile, shower with bench, and two walkin closets! Enjoy entertaining in your formal living room, dining room, and two outdoor courtyards - one with a gas fireplace. Work from home in your stately den with built-in cabinetry and warm wood flooring! Custom window coverings, wrought iron gate, outdoor kitchen BBQ island and more! Located in the spectacular 55+ community of Trilogy at The Vineyards, you’ll enjoy the amenities, activities, classes, events and more!

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CINDY ALAIMO (925) 389-1943 info@homesbydania.com REALTOR® | DRE #01974566 12

933 LYNN COURT, SAN RAMON

4 BD | 2 BA | 1,663 SQ FT Live your best life in this gorgeous highly updated single-story ranch style home in the heart of San Ramon! With over $160k in recent updates, you can move right in, relax, and just enjoy your new surroundings. The light and bright kitchen features quartz counters, white cabinets, and high-quality appliances including a gas cooktop, and features a breakfast bar. The large family room opens to the beautiful backyard with a built-in outdoor kitchen, lush lawn, walkways and retaining wall making for fun and easy entertaining with family, friends, and neighbors. Out front is all new too, including the driveway, walkway, landscaping, and irrigation. A new HVAC system including a whole house fan will save you money every season. New windows and French doors, updated baths, and even the closets have been converted and upgraded. Close to top-rated San Ramon schools, the Iron Horse Trail, parks, golf, shopping, restaurants, the City Center, and freeway access. You will love it! Welcome Home!

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CAROL SAWDEY (925) 487-2353 carolsawdey@gmail.com REALTOR® | DRE #01845097 13

209 WILLOWBROOK LANE, MORAGA

4 BD | 3 BA | 2,996 SQ FT Spectacular single-story home in prime location! 4 BR 3 BA at end of quiet street has fantastic open floorplan featuring huge kitchen great room combination. The kitchen is a chef’s dream & includes an island with breakfast bar, Cambria quartz counters, tile backsplash, large pantry, & stainless steel appliances. Great room with high ceilings, recessed lighting & fireplace looks out to the backyard & is adjacent to the formal dining room. Amazing master suite with sitting area & huge bathroom that has two sink areas, tile floors, separate tub & shower plus walkin closet. Three additional bedrooms, two with Jack and Jill set up, & the other with a private bath. Just over three years old the home is loaded with upgrades & also features central heat & air, dual pane windows, custom window coverings, large laundry room, & two-car garage with auto opener. Designed for indoor & outdoor living the private backyard is fully landscaped with a gorgeous pool & spa combination plus covered patio!

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JENNIFER GRIESSEL (925) 382-7484 jennifer.griessel@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #00990089 14

1074 INNSBRUCK STREET LIVERMORE

4 BD | 2 BA | 2,128 SQ FT Home is calling...This lovely Sunset East home soothes and nurtures from the moment you walk in. Warm Tudor Oak Plank wood-laminate floors flow throughout the entry and elegant formal dining room with built-in hutch, seemlesly transitioning to a large formal living room with soaring ceilngs, a dramatic firelplace & a wall of windows for natural light. A spacious master suite creates a private sanctuary. The remodeled kitchen has crisp white cabinetry, granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances. A cozy familyroom/kitchen combo establishes the heart of the home just a short distance to the secondary bedroom wing featuring three ample bedrooms. Both family and living rooms overlook an outdoor patio area that beckon you to an alfresco dining experience on a custom pergula covered patio. Purple flowering Ceonothus, fire red Leucadendrons, and magnificent Tulip Magnolia trees mark the coming of Spring in the wonderful low maintenance yard.

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GLORIA LANDAVAZO (925) 525-5839 gloria.landavazo@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01418773 15

5954 GREENRIDGE RD, CASTRO VALLEY

5 BD | 2 BA | 1,979 SQ FT This seldom available & most sought after single level 5 bdr, 2 ba largest floor plan Eichler, w/characteristic double A frame is in highly rated school district. Light, airy, open living space w/lots of glass provides a sense of living within nature. Spotless, well-maintained home on approx. 0.31ac has open design kitchen flowing naturally into family room - perfect for entertaining. Spacious living & dining areas open to each other & include high ceilings & a classic Eichler floor to ceiling fireplace w/insert. 3 bedrooms w/bath on one side of the house, master bedroom & another room linked by a bath on the other side, offer privacy. Large extended atrium adds extra living space. Pool, huge yard with hilltop fruit trees & view of South Bay complete the picture. New radiant heat boiler & new foam roof. Fully equipped kitchen & laundry w/new w/d & dishwasher. Close to park w/play area, hiking & Bay views.Centrally located Castro Valley is served by BART for easy access to many cities.

Offered at: $1,580,000

ELA STRONG (510) 579-4179 ela.strong@bhhsdrysdale.com 16

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2230 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, LIVERMORE

4 BD | 4 BA | 2,592 SQ FT SO LIVERMORE BEAUTY! Surrounded by Wineries in the popular Shadowbrook/Whispering Pines neighborhoods.

3 Full Masters with Private Baths. One Master opens to the backyard and the other to inviting atrium in front that includes a walk-in closet, & vaulted ceilings. Additional 3rd bedroom and hall bath downstairs. Upstairs is a large vaulted ceiling Master with private bath & walk-in closet. Living Room, Family Room & back Master Bedroom, all open to gorgeous backyard OASIS. Brand new salt water pool. New patio, New ledger stone retaining wall, New fencing entirely surrounding large yard. Recently landscaped with BEAUTIFUL plants and trees that includes a 2nd level platform and incredible hill views. New irrigation system. New hardwood flooring. Spacious Kitchen Family Room combo & separate Dining area. Recently renovated living room is stunning. Paid for 1 yr old Solar! Enjoy all that Livermore has to offer. Great schools, Parks, Trails, Restaurants & Shopping.

Offered at: $1,500,000

KATHRYN MASON (925) 787-0889 kathryn.mason@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01342419

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273 W I ST, BENICIA

4 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,535 SQ FT Absolutely Gorgeous Meticulously Maintained Benicia’s Westside home. Nestled perfectly between the water and downtown Benicia, this home boasts 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, high ceilings, custom woodwork, updated kitchen, two fireplaces, formal dining room, living room and family room with a beautiful backyard. Primary bedroom includes a deck with peek-a-boo water views and a huge walk-in closet. Short stroll - one and a half blocks to the water and to First Street with so many fabulous restaurants, Farmers Market and shopping. Fantastic location in a historic neighborhood, originally custom built - steps away from the San Francisco Bay Trail, kayaking and paddle boats. Live the good life in this stunning home!

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SANGEETA KISHNANI (707) 319-7673 sangeeta.kishnani@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01497920 18

956 JANET LANE, LAFAYETTE

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,755 SQ FT This vintage 1950’s ranch-style home offers charming features throughout including shiplap ceilings, hardwood flooring & picturesque windows. The spacious living room is comprised of a brick surround wood burning fireplace, a capturing window wall, exposed ceiling beams, built-in bookshelves & opens to the formal dining room with French doors to the backyard. The updated kitchen offers shaker cabinets with granite countertops with tile backsplash, refrigerator, gas range/oven, a built-in microwave, dishwasher, a cozy breakfast nook & a door for access to the back patio. With entry from the living room, the converted garage features a full bedroom that offers stone flooring, recessed lighting, a generous closet, large windows with ample natural light & a full bathroom that has a tile stall shower, tile floor, pedestal sink & connects to the laundry room with washer & dryer. The private backyard is comprised of a generous covered stone patio, garden beds, a tool shed, citrus tree & more!

Offered at: $1,549,000

CHRISTINE GEDDES-SINCLAIRE (925) 286-7593 christine@estatesbywendy.com REALTOR® | DRE #01425653 19

1431 Cedar Lane, Alamo In Contract Within 10 Days 20

KRISTEN BARKER (925) 550-2176 kristen.barker@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01082959 21

Updated Alamo Farmhouse and New Outdoor Sanctuary Create Exceptional Westside Estate

By Monica Lander courtesy of the East Bay Times An authentic farmhouse design complete with a white picket fence and charming dormers meets sophisticated updates and beautiful, contemporary amenities in Alamo’s coveted Westside.

The park-like half-acre, level property at 1431 Cedar Lane is a peaceful and quiet setting offering ultimate privacy, and the opportunity to take advantage of outdoor living including the newly-completed backyard sanctuary and entertainment venue. The pool-sized lot offers room to further customize for your lifestyle.

Imagine relaxing on the charming porch that wraps around three sides and viewing the lush lawn and beautiful gardens with multiple romantic rose bushes, including a hedge of yellow roses and an entry arbor dripping with climbing roses.

Step inside for mostly single-level living in almost 4,400 light-filled square feet featuring six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, and a chef ’s eat-in kitchen with an adjacent family room.

Originally built in 1998 by a horticulturist with an eye for garden design, the home’s seamless second-story addition was completed in 2014.

The primary suite plus two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms are located on the main level. Upstairs is about 1,400 square feet of space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms off a very spacious bonus/game room with a pool table. One bedroom has an en suite bathroom, and all three bedrooms feature charming dormer alcoves ideal for a sitting area or a study/office.

The design of this home is spectacular for multigenerational living. Consider adding an ADU or apartment above the four-car, 1,200 square-foot

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garage that also features epoxy flooring and two 220volt outlets plus additional laundry hookup.

The energy-efficient home has owned solar panels and well water for irrigation with a large storage holding tank.

The home showcases hardwood floors, high ceilings, crown molding, recessed lighting, custom updated light fixtures, fresh interior paint, Shaker-style paneled solid interior doors with oil-rubbed bronze hardware, dual pane windows that frame the garden views, dual HVAC, and Nest thermostats.

The formal living and dining room have new carpet, front-facing windows, and share a dual-sided fireplace with a stacked-stone surround. The dining room also has newly-added wainscot.

The well-appointed chef ’s kitchen is designed around an oversized island/breakfast bar. Natural stone slab counters, custom farmhouse-style cabinetry are featured in addition to stainless appliances that include a six-burner Dacor range with a stainless backsplash, a Dacor microwave, a Bosch dishwasher, and an LG refrigerator. A casual dining nook has access to the porch and a view of the backyard.

The kitchen is open to the generously sized family room that also features a 50-inch flat-screen television mounted in a custom cabinet.

Fresh sod and perimeter garden beds add to the enchanting gardenscape that is illuminated by low voltage lighting.

The primary suite features cellular blackout shades, a walk-in closet and a second closet with sliding mirrored doors, and a luxurious bathroom with a jetted tub, travertine floor and surround, a dual sink vanity, and an oversized shower.

Additional features include a long gated driveway, two-cars wide and off-street parking for more than a dozen cars with turn-around space, room for a basketball hoop, walk-around storage area above the garage, and an abundance of closet space throughout the home. A spacious mudroom also has a built-in workstation adjacent to the laundry room with access to the outside.

Host formal and informal gatherings in the expansive backyard that enjoys a perfect combination of sunny and shaded venues. Just completed is an approximately 768-square-foot pavilion complete with a gas fireplace with a stacked stone surround, and a built-in barbecue with stainless storage, sink, refrigerator, and generous concrete counter space.

Travertine walkways connect to an open patio with a gas fire pit, a seating wall, and nearby fountain. A flagstone path meanders through a meditation garden with a bench, an ideal space for a quiet retreat.

You can’t beat the Westside Alamo location steps from the Iron Horse Trail and about a half-mile walk to the Alamo Plaza’s shops, services, and restaurants.

It is also conveniently close to the Roundhill Country Club and top-rated schools in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

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KRISTEN BARKER (925) 550-2176 kristen.barker@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01082959

4146 Quail Run Drive, Danville 4 BD | 3 FULL | 4,580 SQ FT

Lovely custom estate home in the Heart of Blackhawk. Over 4500 sq ft. of ideal living. Much sought after in-home office, big enough for two! Four spacious bedrooms all on upper floor with so many amenities too numerous to mention. Recently remodeled kitchen and laundry with the newest technologies and light system. Huge yard big enough for a pool or just right for any kind of lawn game. New patio and pathways make outdoor living a joy

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LINDA KRALIK (925) 998-9446 Lkralik@pacbell.net Broker Associate | DRE #00991436 24

Luxury in the Heart of Blackhawk

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7886 SUNKIST DRIVE, OAKLAND

5 BD | 3 BA | 3,010 SQ FT A beautiful, spacious 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms multi-family compound in the Eastmont Hills. Spectacular panoramic views of San Francisco and peninsula. The penthouse features an inviting floor plan that flows seamlessly to the private, intimate backyard ideal for entertaining. Other features are double pane windows with Hunter Douglas shades throughout, engineered hardwood floors, updated kitchen, large master bedroom and bathroom, skylight, and front deck. The beautiful apartment on the lower level has a separate entrance and features hardwood floors, double pane windows and blinds throughout, updated kitchen, large master bedroom with walk-in closet and private front deck. Perfect for someone looking to move multiple families together. A potential rental space and ideal property to supplement income. Near King Estates Open Space Park, Oakland Zoo, Oracle Area, and Oakland International Airport. Minutes from BART and downtown Oakland.

Offered at: $1,350,000

PATRICIA LIPSCOMB HADDEN (510) 305-0145 patricia.hadden@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01958776 26

5264 AMBLESIDE DRIVE, CONCORD

5 BD | 3.5 BA | 3,240 SQ FT A must-see 2-story contemporary style home with upgrades throughout! Spacious floor plan with high ceilings, dual pane windows & custom interior paint. Hardwood flooring & ample windows in the living & formal dining room. Remodeled kitchen with white cabinets, granite counter tops, an island, built-in SS appliances, recessed lights, pantry, recipe desk & breakfast nook. Cozy family room w/ a gas burning fireplace, hardwood floor, ceiling fan, access to the laundry room, garage, half bath & a glass door to the lush backyard. Downstairs master bedroom with a full bathroom. Upstairs master suite w/ carpet floor, ceiling fan, a balcony w/ panoramic views & a stunning updated master bath. The guest bedrooms have carpet floor & ample closet space w/ mirrored doors. Backyard oasis w/ views of the valley, a concrete patio, fire pit, café lights, fountain, lush lawn, garden, tool shed & side yard with citrus trees. Community club house & pool steps away, playground, tennis courts, trails & more!

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CHRISTINE GEDDES-SINCLAIRE (925) 286-7593 christine@estatesbywendy.com REALTOR® | DRE #01425653 27

3650 MAYBELLE AVENUE, OAKLAND

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 1,630 SQ FT Come visit this gem of a 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath home located in the Upper Laurel District of Oakland. Enjoy the spaciousness of the open floor concept and bask in the abundance of natural light coupled with high vaulted ceilings. The updated kitchen comes with large granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar -- perfect for the stay-at-home cook. No time to cook? No problem. The fantastic restaurants and amenities in the downtown Laurel District are less than a 5 minute walk away. With many commuting options ranging from the nearby casual carpool pickup to the Transbay bus stop and easy access to both the 580 and 13 freeways, you’re never far from San Francisco or the rest of the East Bay. 3650Maybelle.com

Offered at: $1,098,000

THE ELMORE TEAM - HILDA, MATT & KAREN (925) 824-4851 hilda.elmore@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTORS® | DRE #0519888 28

3121 WITHERS AVENUE, LAFAYETTE

4 BD | 2.5 BA | 2,233 SQ FT This custom home is a creek-side garden oasis. Mature trees and plantings offer a tranquil setting inviting relaxation on one of the many decks and seating areas on the property. From the sunny flagstone front patio, enter into the foyer and dining area with warm wooden floors. A step down leads into the living room with a wood burning fireplace with a gas starter and the family room, both connecting to the upper deck with garden views. A large kitchen is perfect for entertaining. The master has an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet and connects to a hot tub on the deck. A second large bedroom with a walk-in closet flows through to a full bath. The lower deck takes you into the garden proper with paths and seating areas. There is an office with private entry and an open and airy view of the garden - perfect for working and studying from home. There is a custom-built playhouse that could be an art studio or second office. A 2-car garage and large car park area can accommodate 4 cars.

Offered at: $1,420,000

DIANA LANG (707) 704-8628 DianaLangRE@gmail.com REALTOR® | DRE #01474720 29

748 LAKEMONT PLACE #9, SAN RAMON

3 BD | 2.5 BA | 3,322 SQ FT Beautiful townhome in the coveted neighborhood, The Lakes at Canyon Lakes, with valley and Mt. Diablo views!

Quiet street at the upper back-end of the neighborhood with award winning landscaping, recreational trails to the hilltops, and overlooking the 11th hole of the Canyon Lakes Golf Course. Decorated and upgraded by a certified Interior Decorator! Perfect home for entertaining with kitchen and dining area/ living room divided only by a builtin bench as well as a spacious outdoor patio with built-in propane grill just around the corner!

Offered at: $1,150,000

MIKE HIGGINS (925) 719-0921 mike.higgins@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #02105110 30

6811 ROCHELLE AVE, NEWARK

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,230 SQ FT Welcome Home! Beautifully remodeled 3 bedroom, 2 bath with extensive use of wood laminate flooring, Corian counters in the kitchen, lots of cabinet space and track lighting in the dining area. Both bathrooms have tile showers, floors and tile accent walls. Master bath with sandstone counter top and hall bath has granite. Newly painted exterior. Enjoy the sparkling in-ground pool on those hot summer days plus relax after a long day in the separate spa. Nice Calstone in the backyard. Newer roof and fencing. Extra parking. Great location within minutes to schools, park, restaurants and Newpark Mall. Close proximity to tech companies, Highway 880 and the Dumbarton Bridge.

Offered at: $1,050,000

RUSS RINO (408) 929-7466 russ.rino@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #00783909 31

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THE ELMORE TEAM (925) 577-4911 matt.elmore@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #00519888 33

11 Drury Court, Berkeley 4 BD | 5 BA | 6,000 SQ FT

WOW! Best views in Berkeley - Quiet, Private and Gated Italian Villa with views of San Francisco - Bay - Golden Gate Bridge - Alcatraz - Claremont Regional Preserve Canyon. Courtyard entrance with fountain and stone patio - room for the whole family to gather. Built in 2005 with superb craftsmanship, this home boasts amazing details. Versatile floor plan offers sophisticated elegance for entertaining & casual living. Beautiful satin natural hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen, formal living and dining room with expansive windows to enjoy the views. Main level encompasses a large round foyer for entertainment and separate bedroom with views. Master bedroom retreat with fireplace and balcony. Separate au-pair with exterior entrance. Newly painted exterior, new carpet, newer furnace unit and tankless water heater. Spacious Game/Bonus Room or additional 5th bedroom suite. Enjoy your own Theatre room.

Located in Claremont Hills but minutes from restaurants, shopping, freeways and local transportation!

Offered at $3,498,000

THE ELMORE TEAM (925) 577-4911 matt.elmore@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #00519888 34

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1742 EQUESTRIAN DRIVE, PLEASANTON 4 BD | 3 FULL | 3,338 SQ FT

Stunning executive home in prestigious Cameron Place development. Remodeled gourmet kitchen, custom cabinets and coffered ceilings. Dining room encircled with custom millwork. Fabulous master bath. Expansive windows offer views into spectacular private yard with rare 1/2 acre flat lot. Scenic water fall, playground, redwood trees, landscape lighting, expansive decking and storage shed barn. Downstairs office and upstairs bonus room/office, with additional bonus room off family room. Brand new carpet. So much more to offer. Must see in person. Walk to Mohr Elementary school.

Offered at: $2,450,000

STEVE FAST & KARLA BROWN (925) 785-8239 | (925) 200-1909 Steve.Fast@bhhsdrysdale.com | Karla.Brown@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTORS® | DRE #01084321, #01349250 36

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735 ROVERTON COURT, SAN RAMON

5 BD | 4 BA | 3,472 SQ FT This gorgeous executive home with a desirable court location is just steps away from over 12 miles of walking trails and East Branch Park. Stunning features include a bedroom and full bath downstairs, flexible floorplan, high ceilings, crown molding and plantation shutters throughout, storage galore, and the main suite and chef’s kitchen of your dreams. The large gourmet kitchen features beautiful granite, stainless appliances, double oven, large pantry, and butler’s pantry with wine fridge for effortless entertaining friends and family. The oversized main suite features a sitting room, built in storage, large walk-in closets, and a spa tub and stall shower in the elegant bath.

There is an additional ensuite bedroom for 5 bedrooms and 4 baths total – space for everyone! Out back you will find the beautiful professionally landscaped, low-maintenance backyard with large patio and arbor. Close to award winning schools, shopping, restaurants, the City Center, both freeways and BART. Pending

CAROL SAWDEY (925) 487-2353 CarolSawdey@gmail.com Broker Associate | DRE # 01845097 38

476 DEL SOL AVENUE, PLEASANTON

4 BD | 2 BA | 2,019 SQ FT Welcome to this warm and cozy 4-bedroom 2 bath custom built home in the highly desirable Pleasanton Heights Community. A short walk to downtown Pleasanton, this home features a step-down formal living room with a fireplace and lots of windows. It also includes a formal dining room and a step-down family room with a second fireplace and a sliding glass door that lead to a beautiful patio deck, ideal for entertaining. The family room also has a wet bar for easy access to your favorite beverages. The updated kitchen is adjacent to the family room and has lots of cabinets and a bay window that generates plenty of natural light. The Primary bedroom features a sliding glass door that leads out to the patio with a hot tub where you can relax after a long day. The bathroom has been updated with dual sinks, lots of cabinets, and an oversized custom walk-in shower. The three other bedrooms are spacious with large dual pane windows that let in lots of natural light. The home also has Solar.

Offered at: $1,549,950

TIM AMBROSE (510) 258-8909 timambroserealtor@timambrose.com REALTOR® | DRE #01417643 39

555 WILSON AVENUE, NOVATO

4 BD | 3 BA | 2,566 SQ FT This beautiful Country Home is nestled away in the highly desirable Indian Valley neighborhood. The newly remodeled custom kitchen features top notch upgrades with Thermador appliances. The living room & dining room have access to an elevated newly rebuilt deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped level backyard and newly refinished pool. The upper level of the home features 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The lower level of the home has been updated and features a large living area with partial kitchen, its own laundry, large bedroom, and remodeled full bathroom. The lower level has its own entry so it can be used as a rental, in-law unit, guest suite, office or easily converted back to part of the main home. Enjoy country living while still close to all the city amenities. As soon as you pull up to this property, you will feel right at home.

Offered at: $1,799,000

CHARLES TAYLOR (415) 720-3267 charles.taylor@bhhsdrysdale.com 40

REALTOR® | DRE #01492899

5238 SILVERADO TRAIL, NAPA

5 BD | 4 BA | 3,900 SQ FT This classic Napa Valley estate is conveniently located about halfway between Yountville and the city of Napa. The property, a 2.68 +/-acre parcel, boasts a premium Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard, 500+- yards south of the Stags Leap AVA, is professionally managed with the grapes sold to a local winery. The traditional style 3300 +/- sf main house showcases a wonderful light-filled family room overlooking the vineyards, formal living room focused on the grand fireplace and formal dining room with dramatic Parisian crystal chandelier. The smartly designed kitchen provides the chef full views of the delightful terrace from which to savor alfresco dining and the ever-present vineyard views. This expansive, gated compound also features: a fabulous detached 1BR/1BA guest house with full kitchen; temperature controlled wine room; bocce court; large putting green; pool; impressive arbor covered dining area with seating for up to 20 guests complete with outdoor kitchen. Quintessential Napa Valley.

Offered at: $2,850,000

WENDY LYNCH & PETER DEVOLUY 707.494.1178 wendy.lynch@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTORS® | DRE # 01243667/01243666 41

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Hiking, spellunking, and exploring ice caves are just a few activities visitors to Alaska can enjoy.

The Last Frontier cont.

Multi-generational travel to Alaska has also become increasingly popular. “We see a lot of grandparents who bring their family, their adult children and their grandchildren, and they want to get them out of the city to experience something that is not readily available otherwise,” Yoshimura says. In addition to independent travel, family travel is offered by Abercrombie & Kent, whose Family Alaska program has historically been one of its best-selling family journeys. According to Schmudde, the program offers rare experiences, including flightseeing over Denali National Park before landing on a glacier at the base of Denali, or casting a line on a private fishing trip in Talkeetna, with the opportunity to reel in salmon and other Alaskan game fish. The tremendous salmon population in Alaska leads Yoshimura to compare how luxury homes in Alaska are viewed.

“If you want to have a luxury metaphor, it would be Wild Troll-Caught White King Salmon from southeast Alaska,” Yoshimura laughs. Yoshimura has seen an uptick in out-ofstate buyers interested in investing in Alaska real estate, often seeking recreational activity and room to spread out. “In that ultra-luxury market, I think we’re seeing a lot of buyers coming from the lower 48, so we belong to that luxury referral base,” Yoshimura says. “Although we only have a population of over 600,000, the majority of which is concentrated in South Central Alaska, we get a lot of inquiries, both luxury and otherwise, for people that are [looking] for second homes, or even thinking about just permanently moving to Alaska.” Popular trends include seasonal homes, utilized especially during the summertime months when Alaska experiences only 4 hours of darkness a day. “In the summertime, you have your couple of months where you really never see the sunset, and you can go hiking at 8, 9, 10 o’clock at night,” James shares. “Alaska really attracts me personally because it’s one of the last places where you can really get outside and explore the unknown.”

Exploring Alaska is what Entrée Destinations does best.

The luxury travel service has crafted personalized travel itineraries and experiences to Alaska and Canada for over 25 years. Judith Root, sales manager for Alaska at Entrée Destinations, says “All our programs include some kind of luxury experience and personalized service with a meaningful, soulful connection to Alaska.”

According to Root, one of Entrée Destinations’ most unique and exclusive luxury trips includes booking a private chalet located in Denali National Park. “The Sheldon Chalet sits at an elevation of 6,000 feet inside the park and offers jaw-dropping panoramic views of the surrounding glaciers in the Alaska Range,” Root says. “Guided trekking, aurora borealis viewing, rappelling, sledding, crevasse exploration along with gourmet cuisine are highlights of a visit to the Chalet.” Entrée Destinations also offers private yacht charters, private air charters and exclusive buyout options at lodges, solidifying peace of mind and safety for travelers.

Also popular are Entrée Destinations’ wilderness lodges, offering high-end ser- vice and unique adventures. “Our Tordrillo Mountain Lodge Getaway is an example of a slice of luxury in the wilderness, with activities such as heli hiking, heli rafting, and some of the best river fishing in Alaska with excellent guides and the only via ferrata in Alaska,” Root says. “Many wilderness lodges offer wellness sessions and leisure time to enjoy a lakeside hot tub soak, for example.”

After a day of exploring, coming home to ample space and storage is a necessity in an Alaskan luxury home. “We’ve got boats and motorhomes and ski equipment and snow machines and watercraft,” Yoshimura says. “So, we’re real fond of large garages.” The arctic entry is also a must-have feature, with Yoshimura explaining “we have the entry, the first door into the house, and then we have the second door that goes into the home itself.” This allows for space to remove boots, coats and winter gear before entering into the home. Yoshimura also suggests hiring a reputable architect to maximize on natural light in a home, especially during the dark winter months, to utilize windows and positioning of the sun to capture the winter light. “My recommendation for any- one who’s thinking about building a luxury home, or even buying one, is to look at the light,” Yoshimura says.

“The light plays a tremendous role in the long-term livability and value of the home.”

No matter the adventure, Alaska always leaves room for more. “There’s always a new place to explore.” James says.

“We have some of the largest national parks, Wrangell-St. Elias. I, in my lifetime, will never be able to explore all of it, so it’s a pretty amazing place.”

914 YALE AVENUE, MODESTO

2 BD | 3 BA | 2,648 SQ FT Welcome home to 914 Yale Avenue! This beautiful home is located in the highly desired, established College neighborhood in Modesto. This entire home has been renovated and meticulously cared for. This home features vaulted ceilings in the entry, living room, and main bedroom. The kitchen includes Wolf appliances with a custom Miele refrigerator. The beautiful backyard offers seclusion while you enjoy the pool and evenings by the firepit. Come and see this one of a kind home today!

Offered at: $999,900

MARK NEWMAN (209) 606-9443 Mark.Newman@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #02112061

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CENTRAL VALLEY GEMS

5748 DALE ROAD, MODESTO

4 BD | 3 BA | 3,740 SQ FT | 8.85 ACRES

Country living very close to city ammenities.

SOLD

LISA VANDERMEER (209) 840-0379 l.vandermeer@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #02055817

8834 HILDRETH, STOCKTON 4 BD | 2.5 BA | 4,025 SQ FT Exquisite Morada family oasis.

PENDING

DAVID PFENNIG (209) 747-1421 david.pfennig@bhhsdrysdale.com Sales Manager, REALTOR® | DRE #01371929 45

12285 N ROSELAWN AVENUE, TURLOCK

4 BD | 3 .5BA | 3,775 SQ FT If privacy is what you’re looking for, welcome to this amazing 3 acre ranchette with custom built home nestled in the middle of almond orchards. Very private setting with a gated entrance. Approx. 1 acre is beautifully landscaped & features a striking circular stamped concrete driveway. Newer 360 ft deep well including extensive 2 inch water line on the property for drip system. TID irrigation is avail. 56x53 shop includes 29x40 of open space, 6 storage containers and a structural steel roof. Beautiful pavilion by the built in pool is the perfect spot for entertaining.

Cement pad with two carports, plenty of space for RV parking and 3 car garage w/abundance of storage cabinets. 2 acres in back offer endless possibilities. The master suite with 2 walk-in closets and second guest bdrm w/access to the hall bathrm are located downstairs. 2bd/1ba located upstairs. ALSO: add’l private staircase avail to a large bonus rm (possible 5th bd) over the garage. Too many features to list them all!

Offered at: $999,996

MARY PRIETO & LYDIA MARTINEZ-LINARES (209) 602-3300 Mary.Prieto@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTORS® | DRE #01035319, #01111856 46

2912 CHURCH STREET, MODESTO

3 BD | 3 BA | 3,815 SQ FT Absolutely gorgeous gated custom ranchette. Private setting in the country yet close to shopping. Features include spacious open floor plan with picture window views, gorgeous Chef’s gourmet kitchen with top of the line everything, oversized master suite, stunning office with rock fireplace, soaring exposed beam ceilings and all wood ceilings throughout. Exterior with park like setting includes 60 ft Castle Brook horse barn with 12 ft overhang, large pole barn, hay barn, fenced irrigated pastures, builtin heated pebble tec pool. Additional features include; new roof, ac/heating systems, remodeled kitchen, laundry, guest bath, master bath, 400 amp electric system Bonus: Includes charming 1 bedroom fully contained separate guest quarters

Offered at: $1,285,000

DENNIS LILLY (209) 345-2801 dennis.lilly@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE # 00999246 47

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132 Hawthorne Avenue, Los Altos 48

MAGGIE CHEN (415) 671-9568 maggie.chen@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01461902 49

132 Hawthorne Avenue, Los Altos 5 BD | 5.5 BA | 5,415 SQ FT This luxurious custom craftsman style home is located in the desirable family-friendly neighborhood of North Los Altos. Built in 2011, it boasts five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms spread across three floors and 5,415 square feet of living space. The home sits on a beautifully landscaped, nearly half-acre lot providing the ideal surrounding for such a meticulously maintained residence. Step inside and appreciate the attention to detail in the artistry, seen through the Douglas fir millwork, custom-made wood windows, doors, and coffered ceilings. The large open kitchen features an L-shaped island used as a breakfast bar, and top-end appliances from Viking, Miele, and Fisher & Paykel will please the most discerning chef. Continue upstairs, where the primary suite and three other bedrooms, each with their ensuite bathroom. Then venture downstairs to the lower level, where one can find the fifth bedroom alongside the game room (an optional sixth bedroom).

There is radiant heating throughout the home and central air with a Nest thermostat on the upper floor. Other indoor amenities include a built-in Sonos sound system, home theater, wine cellar, fitness center, two offices, and a cozy library nook. A resort-like pool with arching water streams, spa, sprawling lawn, and built-in BBQ are reasons why the backyard is your private getaway. The heated loggia provides the perfect setting for year-round alfresco dining and enjoyment. Prime location with freeway access, parks, library, and downtown Los Altos, The Village at San Antonio Center, and major employers all nearby. Award-winning Los Altos schools-Covington Elementary, Egan Middle School, and Los Altos High School (buyer to verify enrollment).

In Contract in Less Than a Week

MAGGIE CHEN (415) 671-9568 maggie.chen@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01461902 50

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132 Hawthorne, Defined by Artistry and Detail

MAGGIE CHEN (415) 671-9568 maggie.chen@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE #01461902 52

2540 MAGNOLIA WAY, MORGAN HILL

5 BD | 3 BA | 2,808 SQ FT Welcome to this beautiful home! Nicely maintained by its original owners with custom touches both inside and out. Features include gleaming hickory hard wood floors,extensive tile flooring, 2 fireplaces, wet bar, downstairs bedroom & full bath, plantation shutters & crown molding. Lots of windows provide abundant natural light.

Separate office or den downstairs. Large loft bedroom upstairs can be used for work or play. Tons of cabinetry for extra storage. The extra large lot has a long driveway,mature front landscaping adorned by a majestic oak tree and low maintenance backyard. Tile & pavers front walkway and porch. Spacious backyard pergola with ceiling fan and power. Located in the Heritage Green neighborhood nestled at the base of the eastern foothills. Open space to the side and property backs to the neighborhood’s private gated common area with lawn, BBQ and picnic area.

Sought after K-8 Jackson Academy of Math and Music - buyer to verify eligibility. Easy access to Highway 101.

Offered at: $1,395,000

ROSA & ANTONIA ROMO (408) 712-5049 Rosa.Romo@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTORS® | DRE # 01335675 53

612 ARCADIA TER 201, SUNNYVALE

3 BD | 2 BA | 1,300 SQ FT Welcome Home! This fabulously updated condo features lux designer finishes and upgrades. Abundant natural light fills the home and highlights the spacious living area. The floorpan is ideal for daily living and entertaining. The chefs kitchen features ample cabinet and countertop space. The sunny balcony is perfect for enjoying a cup of tea or coffee in the morning. The master suite is a serene retreat complete with large closets and a spa-like bathroom.

Laundry is conveniently located in the unit. The home is located on the second floor near the back of the complex.

The community features desirable amenities (pool, playground, green space) and the home is ideally located in the heart of Silicon Valley. It is close to shopping & dining, top tech companies, and major commute routes!

Offered at: $1,079,000

TRAVIS CONTE (650) 520-5753 travisconte@gmail.com REALTOR® | DRE # 01911569 54

1570 FIFTH AVENUE BELMONT

2 BD | 2 BA | 1,520 SQ FT Immaculate home, completely remodeled from the studs out including new electric, plumbing, fire sprinkler system. All work is permitted. New manufactured hardwood floors throughout. Formal entry leads you to the living room with large window overlooking the bay and views of Oracle, custom fireplace with arched recess over the mantle. Custom kitchen including modern craftsman style cabinets, loads of quartz counters, truly a gourmet’s delight and large enough to fit dining table or island. Super large dining room w/ double sliding doors to rear patio. Two huge bedrooms including a master suite with spa tub and enclosed shower. Very large hall bathroom.

Downstairs is a third bedroom or den with a utility area off to the side and a separate door to the outside. There is room enough in the garage to add another bathroom and possibly create a separate living area/studio. Over sized two car, attached garage. Large covered patio at rear w/gently terrace rear yard. 40 year roof, 3 yrs old.

Offered at: $1,850,000

LIZ POLLARD (650) 722-1331 liz.pollard@bhhsdrysdale.com REALTOR® | DRE # 00705350 55

Bridges Few innovations have been as important in human history as the bridge, connecting cultures, eliminating isolation, and generating economic trade. The best of them—consider Ponte Vecchio, the Golden Gate or Brooklyn Bridge— are among the world’s most iconic structures, inspiring awe and romance. The technology of bridge building continues to advance, and many prominent projects showcase a genuine harmony between engineering and art.

Seri Wawasan Bridge, Malaysia

Few innovations have been as important in human history as the bridge, connecting cultures, eliminating isolation, and generating economic trade. The best of them—consider Ponte Vecchio, the Golden Gate or Brooklyn Bridge—are among the world’s most iconic structures, inspiring awe and romance. The technology of bridge building continues to advance, and many prominent projects showcase a genuine harmony between engineering and art.

INCHEON BRIDGE Connecting South Korea’s Yeongjong Island with the mainland is Incheon Bridge, a massive structure marking the route to Incheon International Airport, which serves more than 70 million passengers annually. The bridge is an outstanding example of cable-stayed construction, with steel cables strung from soaring towers to the road platform.

This is a subtle variation from the true suspension design featured in the Golden Gate Bridge, where the driving surface literally hangs from the cables. The central portion of Incheon Bridge consists of two 750-foot concrete masts reinforced with state-of-the-art engineering in a seismically-active region.

The towering cable-stayed section is only part of the entire 13-mile span and the winding structure is dramatically illuminated at night, appearing like a neon serpent floating across the Yellow Sea. Incheon International Airport—most people traversing the bridge arrive or depart from this world-class facility—is an attraction in its own right, constructed on reclaimed land 30 miles from central Seoul.

Considered one of the world’s best, Incheon International offers a museum, movie theaters, spa, ice skating rink, ca-

sino, and surprisingly serene gardens. The airport was conceived when tourism to South Korea exploded after the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, supplementing the nation’s already robust business travel. Tourists quickly discovered that South Korea and its capital had much more to offer than just a powerhouse economy. Today, visitors to Seoul enjoy some of the world’s most luxurious amenities in a thoroughly modern environment with pockets of ancient history and an unexpected abundance of parks, greenspace and pedestrian concourses.

MILLAU VIADUCT Anybody who has dropped some euros at a Paris fashion boutique or wandered through a Provencal village would suspect the French know how to create a stunningly beautiful bridge. Evidence of that (beyond the ornate classics spanning the Seine) is the Millau Viaduct, crossing the river Tarn in the south of France, one of the most aesthetically pleasing civil engineering projects in the world. The bridge, completed in 2004, lies on the route from Paris to Montpellier.

The seven-mast cable-stayed bridge—the design team included celebrity architect Norman Foster—is remarkably ethereal and unobtrusive, making a bold statement without overwhelming the rural landscape with which it coexists.

Given the height of the river gorge it traverses, the Millau Viaduct is the tallest bridge in the world and the top of its spires rise higher than the Eiffel Tower.

It is not hard to find an excuse to cross the Millau Viaduct.

While the rail system in France is both comfortable and efficient, many seasoned travelers prefer leisurely exploring the countryside in a rented Renault convertible. Located in the Occitanie region of France, six hours south of Paris

Millau Viaduct, France

Golden Gate Bridge, California USA

and inching toward the Mediterranean, the bridge is worth the drive and there are charming medieval villages to discover along the way. Even novice gastronomes will recognize the name of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon, origin of the famous blue cheese and now in the shadows of the Millau Viaduct.

The deep canyon of the Tarn draws hikers and kayakers, while additional tourist attractions include a variety of local festivals, plentiful food and wine, inviting country inns, and innumerable historic landmarks. This is a pretty part of France, and the bridge itself is one of the most Instagrammable sights in the region.

HANGZHOU BAY BRIDGE Designed to sustain earthquakes, typhoons and storied local tidal forces, the Hangzhou Bay Bridge connects the industrial city of Ningbo to the mushrooming metropolis of Shanghai across the Bay. China is well known for its massive public works projects, and this cable- stayed bridge—the product of a decade of design and four years of construction—spans a full 22 miles and was the longest open-sea crossing in the world when it opened in 2008.

The bridge’s most recognizable section features diamond-shaped twin towers and the entire structure is anchored by 7,000 steel piles, an engineering and construction marvel in challenging waters. Located on an island at the midpoint of the bridge’s span is a service center that offers shopping, dining and exhibition space, as well as a nearly 500-foot-tall observation tower.

The dominant tourist attraction in the area is rapidly-evolving Shanghai, one of the world’s most dynamic destinations. Viewed as China’s most Westernized city, Shanghai is where ancient temples share streets with sleek glass skyscrapers and glitzy nightclubs, and where a classic French dinner is as easy to find as a dim sum feast. If there is a trend occurring anywhere in the world, it does not take long to find its way to Shanghai.

AROUND THE GLOBE Throughout the world there are magnificent examples of innovative, inspiring bridge design. Malaysia’s Seri Wawasan Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge, but unlike many of the symmetrical megastructures in that genre, its single pylon and cables lean forward to create the illusion of a ship’s sail. The bridge, spanning Putrajaya Lake, is bathed in vibrant, rotating colors at night, providing another dimension to what is arguably, a massive piece of public art.

Pedestrian bridges have become popular with world-class designers and the Zubizuri footbridge (a.k.a. Puente del Cam- po Volantin) in Bilbao, Spain was composed by legendary architect Santiago Calatrava. With slanted, soaring cables rising above the glass-decked walkway, this bridge elevates the journey over the river Nervión on foot, and the architect’s futuristic Puente de la Mujer does the same for a pedestrian crossing in Buenos Aires.

Singapore’s dazzling Helix Bridge, near the city’s signature Marina Bay Sands complex, is yet another foot- bridge that pushes the envelope of design. The graceful, 2,600-foot Nescio Bridge, traversing one of Amsterdam’s canals, accommodates pedestrians and cyclists on ribbons of steel suspended by cables. Accommodating motor vehicles is Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Bridge, a series of wavelike sculpted forms—they appear to dip in and out of the water—authored by the late celebrity architect Zaha Hadid.

In America, there are two extraordinary, beloved bridges who’s distinctive aesthetics never get old: the Art Deco-inspired Golden Gate in San Francisco and the 19th century Brooklyn Bridge in New York whose neo-Gothic styling is unique among suspension bridges. With a blend of engineering and artistry, these classic structures add some glamor to the daily commute.

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