53 E. Altarinda Drive, Orinda 65 Hillcrest Drive, Orinda 588 Dalewood Drive, Orinda 1 El Verano, Orinda 134 Crestview Drive, Orinda 74 Van Tassel Lane, Orinda 10 Wellesley, Lafayette 12 Overhill Road, Orinda 246 Overhil Road, Orinda 9 La Sombra Court, Orinda 3719 Highland Court, Lafayette 3830 Palo Alto Drive, Lafayette 115 Coral Drive, Orinda 17 Charles Hill Road, Orinda 2 Hartford Road, Orinda 11 Blackwood Court, Walnut Creek 3 Charles Hill Place, Orinda 137 Creekdale Road, Walnut Creek 431 Woodminster, Moraga 621 Augusta Drive, Moraga 5 Estates Drive, Orinda 33 La Noria, Orinda 9 Broadview Terrace, Orinda 37 Underhill Road, Orinda 121 Meadow View Road, Orinda 18 Charles Hill Road, Orinda 88 Sunnyside Lane, Orinda 9 Ranch Road, Orinda 11 Daryl Drive, Orinda 4 Las Cascadas, Orinda 102 Orchard Road, Orinda 102 Orchard Road, Orinda 171 Camino Pablo, Orinda 25 Estates Drive, Orinda 17 Tappan Lane, Orinda 52 Singingwood Lane, Orinda 188 Lombardy Lane, Orinda 25 Richelle Court, Lafayette 15 Bel Air, Orinda 156 Lombardy Lane, Orinda
If you are thinking of buying or selling in 2016 there’s never been a better time to call me. FINDING THE RIGHT FIT
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Amy Rose Smith Village Associates 93 Moraga Way Suite 103 Orinda, CA 94563 Phone: 925.212.3897 Email: amy@amyrosesmith.com Web: www.amyrosesmith.com Web: www.iloveorinda.com CalBRE: #01855959
AMY ROSE SMITH: Finding the RIGHT Fit By Kimberly Gomes When it comes to people and properties, Amy Rose Smith has a knack for finding the right fit. The Village Associates Realtor grew up in Orinda and previously worked in private wealth management at Goldman Sachs. Her unique background helps her identify a home’s distinctive advantage from a native’s perspective, while accurately assessing its true value.
“I think it’s important to look at a home from every angle, especially in Lamorinda,
right space in a place that’s so easy to call home.
which is my niche,” says Amy. “The houses here are not apples to apples. There are so many different variables that go into figuring out what a house is worth. It’s not
“I love finding the right fit; that’s what I do. I like matchmaking. I like listening to
just price per square foot. It’s street, location, amenities, two stories versus one,
my clients and understanding exactly what they want and deciphering what’s most
updates, lot and much more.”
important – whether that’s climate, location, privacy, or schools,” says Amy. “I want my clients to be able to trust me and know I’m here for them and always putting my
With her experience comes an extensive toolbox. Averaging $35 million in sales the
best foot forward on their behalf.”
last 3 years, Amy’s comprehensive approach helps her clients reach their goals and smoothly transition. Her heavy emphasis on property analysis also helps buyers
Grateful for her charmed childhood, Amy adores Orinda and loves raising her three
place competitive bids and sellers strategically price their homes. Her multiple
girls in the same community she grew up in.
spreadsheets map out each listing, deciphering prospective offers and educating clients on the reality of today’s market.
“I love the small town niche of Orinda. It feels like an extension of a family to me. This is a fantastic place to live and raise children. I knew it was pretty fantastic when
“I help my buyers and sellers succeed by staying entrenched in every aspect of
I was a kid, but I appreciate it so much more now that I have lived all over the world,”
the local marketplace, including what’s available and really helping them clearly
says Amy.
understand what they’re agreeing to in their contracts,” says Amy. A proud mother of three, Amy sees the community from both a parent and Realtor’s Native to Orinda, Amy understands the nuances of each neighborhood. She knows
perspective. She stays active at the Orinda Country Club, her church, Miramonte
why one street is more desirable than another, which proves especially helpful when
High, Glorietta Elementary, and Orinda Intermediate School. A lover of the outdoors,
explaining a property’s highlights to those unfamiliar with the area. The Orinda
she enjoys hiking, golfing and skiing while spending time with her family.
native also has strong ties to the local real estate community. Her firm relationship with trusted lenders benefits clients who aren’t working with all-cash offers.
To learn how Amy Rose Smith can help you find the right fit visit amyrosesmith. com or call (925) 212.3897.
Beyond her industry insight, Amy has a strong passion for helping people find the
POPULAR WOODMINSTER TOWNHOUSE IN PRIME LOCATION
491 Woodminster Drive, Moraga
Prime location in Moraga, this updated 1572 sqft tri-level townhouse has 3 bdrms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage and is walking distance to Rheem Valley shopping center, movie theater, restaurants, and Campolindo H.S.. Built in 1974, this townhouse features an open floor plan with spacious living and dining rooms, new hardwood floors and carpet, gas brick fireplace and sliding glass doors that open to a deck with views. Bright kitchen opens to the family room and a second deck off the family room. Freshly painted, recent improvements also include new A/C, furnace, hot water heater, ss appliances, and front loading Maytag washer and dryer. Complex has community pool and clubhouse facilities, and is an easy commute location just minutes from hwy 24 and BART. St. Mary’s College is just 1 1/2 miles away. Award winning schools include Rheem Elem., Joaquin Moraga Interm., and Camplindo H.S. (among the top high schools in CA). Offered at $659,000
www.491WoodminsterDriveMoraga.com
SINGLE LEVEL ORINDAWOODS PATIO HOME IN SERENE SETTING
407 Ridge Gate Road, Orinda
Easy living awaits in desirable Orindawoods community. Originally built in 1980, this 2153 sf patio home has 3 bdrms, 2 baths, and 2 car garage. Soaring ceilings, an open floor plan, walls of glass, and sliding glass doors to outside from all main rooms and master suite provide seamless indoor/outdoor living. Spacious living and dining rooms have vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, built-in bookshelves and wet-bar and sliding glass doors to back decks. An atrium at the center of the home has sliding glass doors from the kitchen, master and hallway, and is perfect for outdoor entertaining. The kitchen has views to backyard, vaulted ceiling, custom wood cabinetry, built in pantry, and informal eating area. An ideal commute location close to hwy 24, and walking distance to Orinda BART and Orinda Village. Award winning schools include Wagner Ranch Elementary, Orinda Intermediate, and Miramonte H.S. (one of the top high school districts in CA). Price upon request www.407RidgeGateRoadOrinda.com
www.annsharf.com ~ ann@annsharf.com Giving Dreams an Address
//NEW LISTING A NEW CANVAS TO PAINT YOUR OWN PICTURE
0 Brodia Way, Walnut Creek Beautiful 1.20 acre lot in the wonderful La Casa Via area and the opportunity to build your dream home or build a custom home for resale. Incredible country living, yet convenient to everything wonderful about Walnut Creek. Lovely valley views and walk to the Shell Ridge Trail. A very special property!
//OFFERED at $650,000 Sue Layng // BROKER
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925.963.7189 sue@suelayng.com www.suelayng.com BRE# 000970956
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COMING SOON Horsing around in Reliez Valley
A property like this rarely comes to market. Picture this: • A tranquil, private acre with ample, flat useable flat yard in bucolic Reliez Valley • A completely remodeled traditional single story home with a modern twist. Hello modern farmhouse. Erin Martin 925.951.3817 erin@erinmartinhomes.com erinmartinhomes.com CalBRE#01922810
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4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths Hardwood floors throughout Huge kitchen / dining room combo with adjoining formal living room Horse property
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Jeff Snell & Lynda Snell ~ Your Real Estate Resource COMING SOON!
2 Meadowbrook Lane, Danville Quality craftsmanship and convenient location describes this beautiful home surrounded by a flat .41 yard with mature trees, sport court and expansive grass area. The attractive and recently remodeled 4 bdrm, 3 baths, 2839 sq. ft. home offers understated elegance with quality finishes throughout. Upon entry you are impressed with an open feeling and vaulted ceilings and quality wood finishes.
Additional photos and more at www.2meadowbrooklane.com
Lynda@lyndasnell.com | Jeff@jeffsnell.com Virtual tour, more photos & details @ www.jeffsnell.com
Giving Dreams an Address
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1139 Garden Lane, Lafayette In a market such as Lafayette where homes are selling, on average, 3.4% above the original list price, I was thrilled to get my clients this great 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, walking distance to BART and Downtown Lafayette for below list price! Offered at $1,495,000. Considering buying a home or selling your home in 2016? Give me a call to discuss the market and the best time to buy or sell. Are you curious what your home is worth? Do you want to see what is currently on the market to buy? Call me for a me for a Seller’s Home Valuation or a Buyer’s Market Tour.
O: 925-253-6463 C:925-890-8371
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NEWYEAR NEWLISTING 539 The Glade, Orinda
Live Exceptionally. Live Orindawoods.
2 Bedrooms + Den | 2 Baths | 2175± sq. ft. End of cul-de-sac | Private | Single Level Patio Home Convenient proximity to the Village & Commute Tennis Courts, Pool, Community Center & Shuttle to BART Lovely Valley Views Offered at $1,275,000
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Office: 925.254.8585 www.clarkthompson.com Email: ct@clarkthompson.com | License #00903367
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Coming Soon!
31 Crestview Drive, Orinda
Completely renovated spacious contemporary has an abundance of natural light & beautiful views of the surrounding hills. Featuring 5 bedrooms, plus a den or possible 6th bedroom, 3 full baths & 2 half baths in 3275 sq. ft. Wonderful indoor/ outdoor flow adds to living space, on a .49 acre lot. Beautiful tongue & groove, quarter sawn hardwood floors thru-out living areas, Marvin windows, Master suite with office/den & large family room. Kitchen includes 48” dual fuel Wolf range/griddle, Subzero refrigerator & amazing pantry storage. Low maintenance drought tolerant gardens & plenty of off street parking. Close to 12 years of Orinda’s top ranked schools. Call Margaret for further details. Offered at $1,795,000
A Few of My Happy Clients from 2015 SELLERS:
83 Rheem Blvd. Orinda 94 Meadow View Rd., Orinda 3 Beaconsfield Ct., Orinda 427 Chalda Way, Moraga 421 Chalda Way, Moraga 173 Via Serena, Alamo 3170 Rossmoor Parkway #1, Rossmoor 1404 Stanley Dollar, #4A, Rossmoor 1046 Rolling Woods Way, Concord
BUYERS:
32 Fallen Leaf Terrace, Orinda 73 Brookwood Rd. #10, Orinda
BUYERS:
220 Calle La Montana, Moraga 56 Wandel Dr. , Moraga 461 Chalda Way, Moraga 1520 St. Mary’s Rd., Moraga 1 Ross Dr., Moraga 6 Wing Set, Alamo 111 Piedras Court, Alamo 1825 Almond Ave. Walnut Creek 2409 Pine Knoll #2, Rossmoor 1825 Almond Ave. Walnut Creek 4476 Stone Canyon Ct., Concord
Village. Homes are usually a Bay Area residents largest assets or investments. Working with Village means working with a well recognized and respected Brokerage, experienced, knowledgeable and tied into this real estate market. For over 15 years, Village has beenthe leader in market share for a reason. “Our Strength is in our Agents.”
margaretzucker@comcast.net www.margaretzucker.com
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OAKLAND
WALNUT CREEK
42 Gregory Place, Oakland
Located on a quiet court this home has no rear neighbors. Larger living room, a spacious master and a Florida room. Newly painted interior and dual pane windows. The backyard setting includes garden areas and a small gazebo. $739,000 Ron Vallerga (925) 998-6167 CalBRE# 01084950
370 N Civic Dr., Unit 101, Walnut Creek
Beautiful one-bedroom condo at The Keys. This large corner unit is perfect for anyone who wants to live in downtown Walnut Creek. Superb bonus area, secure building, close to BART, fantastic amenities. Brendan Moran (925) 212-7770 CalBRE# 01893322
CONCORD
1312 Hale Drive, Concord
This 3 bdrm, 2 bath, approx. 1700 sqft home is located adjacent to one of Concord’s largest parks! Wood burning fireplace in living room and kitchen that opens to the family room. Hardwood floors throughout. Swimspaandbackyardfor entertaining. Minutes from Concord BART. $549,000 Marilyn Cunningham (925) 200-0413 CalBRE# 01199976
www.executivebrokers.net
99 Tappan Lane, Orinda Distinctive 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home on 1.34 acre lot with unique architectural features, custom designs, resort-like setting and majestic views. Offered at $3,750,000 SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT
He is all about Happy Clients!
Broker/President Certified Residential Local Specialist 15 years Strong in Real Estate
Selling in 2016? Call me today!
alex@agrealty1.com www.agrealty1.com CalBRE#01305545
43 Moraga Way, Orinda
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Selling in 2016? Hire the Neighborhood Experts! Outstanding Service | Knowledgeable Advice | Superior Resources | Optimal Results OUR 2015 HOME SALES: 1397 BOULEVARD WAY
$575,000
1351 JUANITA DRIVE
$625,000
131 SEQUOIA AVENUE
$699,000
1825 POPLAR DRIVE
$775,000
1542 SUNNY COURT
$810,000
3 DALE COURT
$850,000
1553 ARBUTUS DRIVE
$812,000
173 CAMINO POSADA
$869,000
845 JUANITA DRIVE
$912,000
1888 MEADOW LANE
$920,000
1576 ARBUTUS DRIVE
$925,000
1672 POPLAR DRIVE
$945,000
1721 POPLAR DRIVE
$940,000
1702 NEWELL AVENUE
$1,000,000
6 DALE COURT
$1,019,000
1864 CASTLE OAKS CT
$1,075,000
2414 WARREN ROAD
$1,090,000
2 DEERFIELD LANE
$1,120,000
1324 CHESTERTON WAY
$1,200,000
30 MCCONNELL WAY
$1,230,000
2336 TICE VALLEY BLVD
$1,365,000
1205 CHESTERTON CT
$1,375,000
1789 CASTLE HILL ROAD $1,590,000
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Wonderful 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath family home with exquisite remodeling. New windows, new kitchen with quartz counters, skylights, new hardware, updated baths, and light fixtures. Hardwood floors and newer carpeting. Gorgeous backyard $1,124,238 with spa, covered patio, pavers, and sport court. Whole house solar.
410 Cliffside Drive, Danville
1880 El Nido, Diablo
Gorgeous Westside Danville gated French country estate with spectacular Mt. Diablo views. 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 2 offices, loft, exercise area, and wine cellar. Stunning master bath! Fully updated with remodeled kitchen, stained floors, and many designer upgrades. Resort-like grounds and pool! $3,992,388
Most desirable location in the Diablo Country Club! 4 bedroom, 3 full and 2 half bath home with gorgeous details throughout. Sparkling pool with panoramic views of the golf course and mountain vistas. Gated entry, immaculate grounds, and mature wooded setting on 0.89 acres. Wonderful master on first floor. Private cart path to golf course. $4,498,238
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2875 Spring Creek Lane, Walnut Creek
Smashing 4,300+/- sf English Country Estate located on a 2.25+/- acre lot, which backs to Shell Ridge Open Space with trail access and views of Mt. Diablo provides formal living & dining rooms with limestone fp, eat-in kitchen adjoins family room with fp, bonus room, office/library, 4 bdrms, 4.5 baths, master retreat and wrap around balcony, porte cochere, 3 car garage, possible equestrian facility offers arena, 4 stalls, rubber walls, automatic water, hot wash rack, tack room with kitchen, each stall with paddock. $2,598,000
SOLD
Panoramic Views
Stunning 4,145+/- sf home located on 1+/- acre lot with views offers hardwood floors, spacious living and dining rooms, fabulous gourmet eatin kitchen with hand end cabinetry adjoins large family room overlooking backyard, 4 bdrms plus office, 3.5 baths, huge master suite with dream closet, 3 car garage, amazing backyard with pool and spa, expensive patio, mature trees, vast lawns, sport court, views and much more! $1,998,000
SOLD
540 Las Lomas Way, Walnut Creek
Fabulous 4,694+/- sf English Country Manor Estate located on 1.46+/- acre lot in exclusive, gated Mockingbird Hill offers panoramic views, hardwood floors, wainscoting and crown molding, impressive entry foyer, formal living room, banquet-size formal dining room, gourmet eat-in kitchen and bar adjoins family room, 4 bdrm suites plus library/office, romantic master suite with master bath, 3 car garage with full bath and lots of space, lot with majestic Oak trees, panoramic views and much more! $1,798,000
SOLD
Multiple Offers
Entertainer’s Dream Backyard 2922 Comistas Court, Walnut Creek
Multiple Offers
4196 Arbolado Drive, Walnut Creek
Beautiful 3,054+/- sf 1 story Rancho Paraiso home located on a .53+/- acre lot that backs to Open Space offers wonderful curb appeal, open floorplan, hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet eat-in kitchen adjoins family room, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, huge master suite, 3 car garage, large backyard with expansive patios, pool and spa, views of Open Space, and much more! $1,500,000
SOLD
513 Woodfern Court, Walnut Creek
Fabulous 2,789+/- sf Rancho Paraiso 1 story home located on a .41+/acre view lot offers open floorplan, high ceilings, elegant living and dining rooms, large eat-in kitchen adjoins family room with stunning views, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, large master suite, 3 car garage, beautiful backyard with pool and spa, patios, stunning views of the Valley, and much more! $1,420,000
Sold in 1 Day
3895 Arbolado Drive, Walnut Creek
Beautiful 2,749+/- sf Rancho Paraiso home located on a .39+/- acre lot that backs to Open Space with wonderful views of the Valley, open floorplan, hardwood floors, elegant formal living and dining rooms, gourmet eatin kitchen adjoins family room, 4 bdrms, 3 baths, large master suite on main level, 2 bedrooms and bonus room upstairs, 3 car garage, gorgeous backyard with patio, level lawn, built-in barbecue, pool and much more! $1,366,000
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518 Woodfern Court, Walnut Creek
Gorgeous 3,043+/- sf Rancho Paraiso home located on a .39+/- acre lot that backs to Open Space offers formal living and dining rooms, large gourmet eat-in kitchen adjoins family room, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, huge 1st floor master suite, beautiful backyard with expansive patios, lawn, and much more!! $1,425,000
4020 Arbolado Drive, Walnut Creek
Gorgeous 2,948+/- sf custom Rancho Paraiso home located on a .30+/- acre lot that backs to Open Space with views offers dramatic entry, high ceilings, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors adjoins family room overlooking fabulous backyard, 4 bdrms plus office, 3 full baths, master suite and office on main level, extensive storage space, 3 car garage, fabulous backyard with Hawkins pool, spa and numerous waterfalls, patios, deck, lawns, views and much more! $1,500,000
SOLD
SOLD
Prestigious Rancho Paraiso 747 Woodwind Place, Walnut Creek
Gorgeous 1 story 3,248+/- sf home located on a .37+/- acre lot offers an open floorplan, hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, huge gourmet eat-in kitchen adjoins family room and overlooks backyard, 4 bdrms, 3 full baths, plus pool house with 1 bedroom and bath, large master suite, 3 car garage, fabulous backyard with gorgeous pool/spa, built-in BBQ, sport court and much more! $1,500,000
SOLD
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Backs to Open Space
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832 Foxtail Court, Walnut Creek
Beautiful 3,101+/- sf Rancho Paraiso home located at the end of a cul-desac on a level .23+/- acre lot level that backs to open space offers an open floorplan, hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, remodeled gourmet eat-in kitchen adjoins family room, 4 bdrms plus office, 3.5 baths, master suite with fireplace, office and additional bdrm suite on main level, 2 bdrms upstairs, tons of storage, 3 car garage, gorgeous backyard with patios, synthetic lawn, spa with waterfalls, views and much more! $1,455,000
SOLD
3090 Diablo Shadow Drive, Walnut Creek
Gorgeous 2,300+/- sf 1 story home located on a level .28+/- acre lot offers hardwood floors, vaulted ceilings, formal living room, gourmet eat-in kitchen adjoins family room with fireplace, 5 bdrms, 3 baths, 2 car garage, and a stunning, huge backyard with extensive patios, level lawn, mature trees, spectacular pool and spa with waterfalls, pool house, and much more! $1,198,000
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2951 Hurlstone Court, Walnut Creek
Beautiful 2,590+/- sf Northgate home located on a large .33+/- acre lot offers hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, gourmet eat-in kitchen adjoins family room, 5 bdrms, 3 baths, large master suite, 2 car garage, huge backyard with pool, R/V or boat parking, possible guest unit and much more! $975,000
www.RitaDhillon.com
Orinda Hilltop Estate 60 Donald Drive, Orinda Enjoy a taste of Lamorinda history! This exceptional home, originally built and lived in by Donald L. Rheem, is a magnificent and stately private oasis with unparalleled panoramic views. The spacious 5,627+/-sf floorplan exudes warmth and stylish living with walls of floor to ceiling windows throughout. This custom one-level home has 4 bedrooms which includes the room being used as the master suite office and 4.5 baths. It also enjoys an attached In-law/Teen suite/Au-pair unit and a detached bonus room with exterior entrance perfect for an exercise room or office. Situated on a phenomenal 2.39+/- acre lot, 60 Donald Drive capitalizes on a tremendously picturesque and idyllic setting that is ideal for indoor/outdoor entertaining with outdoor kitchen and fireplace, flat yard and garden spaces.
60DonaldDrive.com | Offered at $3,200,000
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1903ReliezValleyRd.com
BEAUTIFUL NEW CONSTRUCTION FROM GREENPOINT HOMES 1903 Reliez Valley Road, Lafayette This gorgeous custom home has an open floor plan with 18 ft, double crowned ceilings and features 5 bdrms and 4.5 baths in 4347 sqft! Luxurious with a country feel, it has an inviting wraparound porch, a large, level, fenced back yard, and is adjacent to a Briones trail head. The grand main level entry, flanked by the formal dining room and the library, leads to a great room and gourmet kitchen with butler’s pantry and temperature-controlled wine storage. The main-level master suite includes a fireplace and a spa-like bathroom. An additional bedroom and full bath are also located on the main level. Upstairs is a children’s paradise, with 3 bdrms, two baths and a large bonus/playroom! Over-sized 3 car garage. Slated for completion early this year. Shown Only by Appointment ~ Call Alan for details
CUSTOM HOME BY BAYVIEW BUILDERS
52CaminoDonMiguel.com
52 Camino Don Miguel, Orinda Country Club Construction will begin soon on this 2500 (approx.) sqft Craftsman style custom home nestled in a private and peaceful OCC setting designed by William Wood Architects and built by Bayview Builders. (www.bayviewbuildersinc. com) This spectacular new home will be loaded with highend finishes and will include 4 bdrms (including a main level master suite) and 3.5 luxurious bathrooms. Rare opportunity to purchase now. Work with Bayview to choose your finishes and watch your home get built! Call Alan for more details, including elevations, floor plan and specifications. Completed Home for $1,800,000
COMING SOON! OLD ORINDA CHARM
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8 El Sereno, Orinda Country Club Beautiful updated 4 bdrm, 5 bath home on a treasured street in the heart of the Orinda Country Club! Nestled on nearly ¾ of an acre and surrounded by mature oak and redwood trees, it’s a blend of old world charm and modern convenience. This home is full of wonderful features including a custom designed kitchen, a beautiful master with a newly renovated bathroom. All other bdrms are en-suite including a living room/bdrm/bath on its own level – perfect for extended family or an au pair. Anderson wood windows including French doors in several rooms lead out to peaceful patios among the trees. There is also a veggie garden, flat play yard and a private custom Hawkins-built pool. Properties are rarely listed on this quiet cul-de-sac and this home has only had two owners since it was built in the 1930’s. Coming Soon! ~ Call Alan for details
Alan@AlanMarks.com
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Walnut Creek’s #1Individual Realtor for 2015* is ready to help YOU make the most of your Real Estate Market in 2016! Some words of praise from Antonia’s clients from 2015: “Antonia, thank you for all your help and great efforts in getting our home sold in a professional and timely manner. You did an amazing job and distinctly better than any other agent we have ever worked with! We appreciated how you not only approached this as a sales process but a project that needed a plan, a set of deliverables and a timeline to completion. In addition to that we appreciated that you kept everything fact based with us and spent more of your time selling the home rather than us.” – Chad and Natalia
“Antonia is the ultimate professional. She coached me through the sale of my home, working closely with me to maximize the results, and selling the home within one week with multiple offers and an exceptional sales price! She also worked with me to structure a winning offer in a multiple offer scenario for a my replacement home. Her knowledge of the market, reputation, personable approach and attention to detail are unsurpassed.” – Andrea
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Walnut Creek
This 2 bdrm condo was priced to reflect recent sales yet it will close well over list price. Lesson for Sellers: It’s TIME to LIST your home! $440,000
Concord
JUST RENOVATED THROUGHOUT! 2 bdrm, 2 bath condominium with beautiful interior finishes. Single-level with two parking spaces! $269,000
Concord
Charming 3 bdrm home on a QUIET COURT. Spacious living areas and kitchen. Large yard + workshop with electricity Close to shopping and Highway 680. $440,000
Call Antonia when you’re ready to sell or buy a home and want the best results. *Based on MLS data for Walnut Creek homes sold from January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015 for individual (non-team) Realtors.
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LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE... JUST LISTED $995,000 1937 ASPENRIDGE COURT WALNUT CREEK Gorgeous tri-level townhouse in desirable Summit Ridge, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2433sf, updated to perfection, high ceilings, open architecture, pretty outdoor space and Lafayette schools.
COMING SOON 3921 N. PEARDALE DRIVE LAFAYETTE This Upper Happy Valley rancher, on nearly 1/3 acre, will delight with its remodeled kitchen, large deck for entertaining, and serene views of the valley. Lafayette schools and just minutes from downtown.
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999 OAK HILL ROAD, #100
1910 OLYMPIC BLVD., #100
LAFAYETTE, CA 94549
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94596
Jodi Palmer Joins Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Drysdale Properties “We proudly announce Jodi’s new affiliation,” said Mary Ellen Mancino, Mt. Diablo’s Walnut Creek Sales Manager. “She is a wonderful addition to our Walnut Creek team and I am honored that she chose us as her brokerage of choice.”
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Wow! I am so impressed with the attention, guidance and care from the staff, leadership and marketing team. It’s been amazing. I never had a brokerage do such amazing things for me. It’s like having my own assistant.
- Jodi Palmer, REALTOR® since 2004 If you are interested in buying or selling a home or are curious about Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Jodi welcomes your call:
Jodi Palmer
Jodi Palmer is a second generation, full-time, full-service real estate professional. She has been a licensed REALTOR since 2004 and specializes in residential real estate, resales, the luxury market and home staging in Contra Costa, Napa and Solano Counties. Jodi survived Stage 3 Breast Cancer and is now a strong advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness and participates in the Home for the Cure® Program pledge to make a donation once your real estate transaction is complete.
REALTOR® 707-592-5584 | WorkWithJodi@gmail.com www.JodiPalmer.com | CalBRE #01440708
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Melanie Snow presents 314 La Espiral, Orinda, CA
Rare Country Club Beauty ~ Coming Soon ,Built in 1935, this one of kind family home is steeped with old world charm, style, and history. It is located in one of Orinda’s premier Country Club neighborhoods on a coveted, expansive .79 acre lot. The original owners enjoyed their long private driveway and the quiet, outdoor living and entertainment areas that this home so readily offers. Spacious, at 2907 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, 3 ½ baths and an easy floor plan. Master bedroom suite and two bedrooms and bath upstairs, with one bedroom and bath on main level. Large playroom downstairs with full bath, laundry room, and separate entrance.
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Large, spacious living room, with kitchen and dining room looking out to a fabulous deck and large brick patio with authentic brick barbecue and grill. Filtered views and gardens that go on forever! Surrounded by an exquisite neighborhood, this mostly original condition property has all the space and potential needed to create your very own “forever” home. Conveniently located in the Sleepy Hollow Elementary School District. HWY 24, BART, and downtown Orinda are just a few miles away.
Price: Upon Request
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5 bdrm, 4 1/2 baths, including a main level in-law suite, amazing updates throughout, 4300+ sq. ft. on nearly an acre in Walnut Creek 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths, fabulous updated kitchen & baths, pool, spa and breathtaking views in Walnut Creek 4 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths, gorgeous remodeled kitchen and updates throughout in Concord
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BY KIMBERLY GOMES
It’s no secret Bay Area homes come with unique
UPDATING
VINTAGE HOMES
with a Contemporary Touch
character. Early construction in the area began in the 1930s with the vast majority of Walnut Creek and Lamorinda homes built between the 1940s and 1960s. With an influx of homeowners relocating to the Bay Area, local interior designers have discovered crafty methods for updating vintage homes. To simplify remodeling efforts, Sandeep Sood, principal of San Francisco-based Renovation and Design, Inc. offers up five helpful tips for modernizing local properties.
UPDATING VINTAGE HOMES with a Contemporary Touch “We try not to rip the soul out of the home. A lot of times we see other people do
Space planning in a mid-century home often results in opening up the kitchen by
renovations and break the home down into small rooms and its torn away form
breaking down separating walls and adding an island to form spacious, communal
its original roots,” says Sood. “I advise my clients to always keep the soul of the
quarters in conjunction with the living and dining rooms. Sood upholds the
home.”
kitchen’s authentic character by keeping the trim and original cabinet color, while adding new multi-functional islands and on-trend countertops. While marble is a
Sood uses a multitude of tools to contemporize the home, the first being color.
typical favorite, Sood recommends less porous material like Macauba or Taj Majal
Something as simple as new hues can make all the difference in a space with
Natural Quartz for both beauty and practicality.
vintage bones. Moving out of the entertaining quarters and into the living space, Sood utilizes “We introduce modernity with paint colors. New colors like grays and beiges make
space planning by adding en-suite master bath lined with a mixture of glass and
the home look modern without taking the soul of out it,” he says.
stone or marble inlay work.
Yet, Sood notes certain tones that work in San Francisco’s Sunset District won’t
“Adding an en-suite bath creates an ease of life and increases the homes value
align with the warmer scene of the mid-peninsula. While blues and grays may
immediately,” says Sood. “Whatever we do to the house if you spend 25 cents you
nicely accent a Palo Alto home, those same tones would create a colder ambiance
should 50 cents back when you sell it.”
in a foggy climate. While architectural designs may vary from San Francisco and the East Bay one Beyond color, high-end homes are weaving in geometric carpets in place of
thing remains: the importance of natural light. Homes in the city often rework
hardwood floors. Like everything else, hardwood comes in trends and according
the front of the property with large picture windows. Sood similarly reworks a
to Sood creative carpets are coming back in a big way.
multitude of homes by adding windows to illuminate the space and create crossventilation.
“Carpets with geometric colors and designs are on-trend in higher end homes. These carpets have beautiful designs and feel like the floor has its own character,”
Lamorinda residents have many options during remodeling. Yet, if you’re looking
says Sood. “In my assessment we’ll see this trend come back over the next four to
to update a space while retaining its soul be sure to consider color, flooring, open
five years.”
kitchens, en-suite baths, and ample natural light. For further insight on how to
Those looking to go beyond a quick fix should consider proper space planning.
modernize a mid-century home contact your local interior designer or Sandeep
This method anticipates how homeowners wish to live five to ten years down the
Sood at renovationanddesign.com.
road, ensuring the house functions as needed for the long-term.
photo credit: RENOVATION & DESIGN INC.
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1,860 sf | 8,800 sf lot
Complete with a remodeled kitchen and updated
bathrooms, you won’t want to miss this wonderful single story located on a quiet cul-de-sac in Danville’s desirable Meridian Hills neighborhood. With fresh paint and brand new carpet, this beauty is move in ready! Contact us today, for a private showing! 28
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Moraga. Exquisite design in the Moraga Country Club. Remodeled from top to bottom in 2014 this 2850± sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom home offers 180 degree views of the Moraga and Orinda hills. Outdoor living spaces include decks and large patio. Coming in mid-February.
Lafayette. Happy Valley Opportunity. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2300± sq. ft. single-level ranch style home on nearly flat .5± acre lot with pool. Prime close-in Upper Happy Valley location. Ideal for remodel and expansion - turn this property into the home of your dreams. Coming in late-February.
Lafayette. Privacy and views in Burton Valley. Charming two-story home with wonderful floor plan including 2500± sq. ft., 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms on a .70± acre lot. Spacious family and living rooms. Large bedrooms on the second level all with gorgeous views. Coming in late March.
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