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Completely Renovated Blackhawk Estate in Danville. Presented by Peggy Cortez. See Pages 2 and 3.
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his amazing remodeled home was just completed! Featuring 5200+/- square feet, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths. No expense spared and designer touches throughout! It is a 10+. offered at $3,198,ooo
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Offered at $1,898,000 | www.861MirandaCreek.com 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath with apx. 3550 sq. ft. situated in a privately gated enclave.
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contents Alamo-Blackhawk-Danville
Walnut Creek-Lafayette-Orinda
Joe Frazzano Alamo/Danville Douglas Manful Alamo/Danville Celeste Pacelli Alamo/Danville Karlyn Hunt & Sharon Metz Alamo Khrista Jarvis Team Alamo/Danville Pat Cox Alamo/Danville Vlatka Bathgate Alamo Clark and Anne Johnson Alamo/Danville The Platinum Team Alamo Peggy Cortez Blackhawk/Danville Joujou Chawla Blackhawk The Platinum Team Blackhawk Greg Jackson Danville Pat Burgess Team Danville Tracy Pisenti Danville Julie Whitmer Danville Cyn Silva Danville Khrista Jarvis Team Alamo/Danville/Diablo Joujou Chawla DIablo The Platinum Team Diablo
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New Construction Dev Parikh Winchester | Comstock Homes Kelly Crow & Paul Renker Alamo Creek | Toll Brothers
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Coming Soon to Market! Celeste Pacelli Vlatka Bathgate Tracy Pisenti Julie Whitmer
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Danville Danville Livermore Livermore Orinda
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Land Douglas Manful Pat Burgess Team Joujou Chawla Matt Ford Laura Abrams
Equestrian Property Douglas Manful Joujou Chawla Pat Burgess Team
Celeste Pacelli Cyn Silva Dana Green Kim McAtee & Megan McAtee Wilson
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Carla Buffington & Maria Cavallo-Merrion Ann Sharf Clark Thompson Vlatka Bathgate Laura Abrams Kelly Crow & Paul Renker
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Tri-Valley Pleasanton, Livermore, Ruby Hills Joujou Chawla Pleasanton Intero Real Estate Services Pleasanton/Livermore Kris & Tyler Moxley Pleasanton Joujou Chawla Livermore Matt Ford Livermore Pat Burgess Team Castro Valley
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2008 THROUGH 2015 Lafayette's Best Realtor
Treasured Lafayette Estate ~ 4045 Happy Valley Road E ast Coast meets West Coast in this alluring Happy Valley estate. Impressive living spaces including a dream
kitchen, executive office, second family room, game room, and pool house, as well as incredible finishes, combine to create this rebuilt retreat tucked along one of Lafayette’s most desirable streets! Located just 25 minutes East of San Francisco, Lafayette is known for award-winning schools, Michelin-rated restaurants, outdoor amenities, and old-fashioned charm. This custom 5BR/6.5BA, 6041± sq. ft. treasured property is beautifully positioned behind gates on a rare, 1.58± acre level, street to creek parcel. Exterior features include incredible privacy, garage parking for 10+ cars and stately grounds with multiple entertaining and dining venues including pool, outdoor fireplace, expansive level lawns, vegetable garden, and fresh landscape.
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Dana Green 925.339.1918 License #: 01482454 License #: 01866771
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tunning private and level .59 acre lot bordering the Orinda Country Club Golf course with beautifully renovated approximately 3450 sf 4 bedroom 3 1/2 bath home, pool, and spectacular views. Comfortable and spacious, the light filled open floor plan has absolutely amazing views from every room. Gorgeous new kitchen. Separate studio with bedroom, bath, fireplace, and kitchen overlooks the pool. Prime level lot next to Orinda Country Club golf course features pool with waterfall, gazebo, magnificent oak trees, and panoramic views. Highly desirable location boasts award winning schools. www.8ElSuenoOrinda.com
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riginally constructed in 1925, and completely rebuilt and expanded to perfection in 1996, this spectacular Spanish Revival 6478 sq ft estate has 6 bedrooms, 6 1/2 baths, stunning inside and outside living and entertaining areas, pool, spa, and separate guest house. Estate is 2 parcels (main residence and guest house), each with its own address. Magnificent grounds on .68 acre private and tranquil setting with breathtaking panoramic views of Orinda Country Club golf course and surrounding hillsides. Highly desirable location boasts award winning schools. www.160CaminoDonMiguelOrinda.com
Ann Sharf 925.253.2525 Ann@AnnSharf.com www.AnnSharf.com CalBRE #01156966
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Spectacular Alamo Estate
Exquisite Custom Home
3073 OAKRAIDER, ALAMO - $2,848,000
457 EL PINTADO ROAD, ALAMO - $1,499,000
Spectacular Alamo Estate located in Round Hill Oaks offers 5924 square feet of elegant living space. Redesigned addition and remodel in 2005, this property reflects contemporary architecture. This gracious home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 custom bathrooms with designer finishes, private office with built-ins, media room, and adjacent multi purpose room. Grand gourmet chef ’s kitchen boasts top of the line appliances and custom finishes throughout. Tucked away on a 1.49 acre parcel surrounded by stunning gardens, pool/spa, sport court, and patio pavilion with full kitchen and fireplace. Upscale finishes include oversized skylights and windows, French limestone, marble and hardwood floors, and soaring ceilings. Ideally located near top rated schools, 680 access, downtown Alamo, and the sought after Round Hill Country Club community.
This beautiful custom Spanish Colonial home was designed and built in 2005 by owner/builder/Sanchez Construction. Amazing quality finishes and amenities are the touchstone of this delightful home. Features include 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, Chefs kitchen with 6 burner Wolfe range and open dining- family room with majestic fireplace and soaring ceilings. Ideally located within minutes to downtown Danville, 680 access and part of an award winning School District, this home has it all! Property not on MLS.
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Serving Contra Costa and Alameda Counties www.Rockcliff.com CalBRE #01793729 If your home is currently listed, please disregard this notice as it is not my intention to solicit other brokers’ listings. The information herein was obtained by sources deemed to be reliable by J. Rockcliff Realtors. J. Rockcliff has not verified the accuracy of the information. Buyers should investigate these issues to their own satisfaction.
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218 South Ridge Court | Blackhawk | www.218SouthRidgeCt.com Expanded by nearly 3000± sq. ft. and totally updated in 2010, this gorgeous Blackhawk estate offers privacy and dramatic sunset views on a level 36,000± sq. ft. lot. The entertainer’s floor plan features 7,100± sq. ft. of living space with 6BR/6BA, a fabulous chef’s kitchen with La Cornue range and wood-fired pizza oven, dual master suites (one downstairs & one upstairs), amazing bar, wine room, and custom media room, a private level rear yard, outdoor kitchen, PebbleTec pool & spa. Call for price and for more information.
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491 Montcrest Place, Danville Westside! Stunning hilltop 4 bedroom/office/5 bath estate on ~2.2 acres with unobstructed, sweeping Mt. Diablo views. Completely remodeled, redesigned and expanded in 2012! Fine finishes throughout! Peter Koenig designed landscaping offers vineyard, an array of fruit trees and an outdoor kitchen and fireplace. Offered at $4,795,000
208 Harrington Court, Alamo The Trails! Fabulous 5 bedroom + office + bonus, 4.5 bath. Gorgeous granite island kitchen with cherry cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, light and bright! Peter Koenig design landscaping with pool, spa, barbecue and outdoor pavilion! ~.5 acre lot with views! Close to parks and Mt. Diablo hiking trails! Offered at $2,188,000
Pat Cox
925-963-6404 TheCoxTeam.com CalBRE# 00635222
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601 Sycamore Valley Road Danville, CA 94526
The Face of Blackhawk Real Estate Joujou Chawla J. Rockcliff Realtors
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3880 Blackhawk Road, Suite 200 | Danville
(925) 648-5423 www.joujouchawla.com CalBRE #00890002
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Builder’s own home with 5 bedrooms, 7 full and 2 half baths. 1,000 sq. ft. entertainment room + 3,000 sq. ft. of covered porch. 40 acres private gated estate with panoramic views and all the amenities one could dream of. Room for pool, vineyard, heli-pad, and equestrian facilities. Only 15 minutes from Blackhawk. $2,695,238
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Phenomenal 6 bedroom, 5 full and 2 half bath custom estate on a gorgeous creekside setting with stunning pool, spa, and sauna in backyard. Separate Au Pair suite with kitchen. Exquisite attention to detail. Luxurious 1st floor master suite. Magnificent kitchen and family room. Enormous paneled game room. $2,394,800
Light, bright, and luxurious with tremendous attention to detail. Stunning 5 bedroom, 4 bath remodeled estate with incredible sunset views. Gorgeous formals, wonderful study, and phenomenal chef’s kitchen with a sweeping center island. Huge master. Magnificent backyard with pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and loggia. $2,398,238
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Beautiful Alhambr a Valley Custom Home
1.76 Acres | Full Bed/Bath Downstairs | 3 Car Garage | Bonus Room or 5th Bedroom | Great Room | Dining Room Wrap Around Covered Patio/Terrace | Huge Kitchen And Island Open to Great Room 4 Bed / 3.5 Bath | 3,627 SF
5300 Stonehurst Drive, Martinez
Completed Late Summer 2016
SOONER YOU BU Y, THE MOR E CUSTOM FINISHES YOU C A N CHOOSE! The Reiser Group is your NEW HOME specialist in the 680/24 corridor. Selling many NEW CUSTOM HOMES in the area plus others coming soon, including a single story in Westside Alamo. Contact us before they hit the market to choose your finishes and make it your very own dream home.
Paul Renker 925.383.9505 prenker@reisergroup.com CalBRE# 00843494
Kelly Crow www.reisergroup.com
925.683.2844 kcrow@reisergroup.com CalBRE# 01962357
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6496 Crow Canyon Road, Castro Valley
A truly unique 60 acre equestrian property in the East Bay with turn of the century impeccably updated farm home. Magnificent views across the bay. $3,000,000
Step back into the days of Tree-Lined Streets, Block Parties, Lemonade Stands, and neighbors watching out for each other. “Pottery Barn Perfect” expanded Cape, with amazing views of 14th fairway of Diablo CC features 4 beds, 2 baths, and too many upgrades to list. Walk to all 3 Award Winning Schools and easy highway access. Come see…fall in love…and cherish a lifetime of happiness! $1,180,000
179 Roan Drive, Danville Visit us online to learn more about the Pat Burgess Team. www.ThePatBurgessTeam.com
Pat, Paul & Susie CalBRE# 01827636/01944305/01989947
925.683.3509 | 925.858.2536 | 925.997.1000 PBurgess@EmpireRA.com | PaulBurgess@EmpireRA.com | SCrane@EmpireRA.com www.ThePatBurgessTeam.com © Empire Realty Associates. This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed, is subject to change, and is provided for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use.
Vlatka Bathgate International Presidents Elite
Vlatka@BestLamorindaHomes.com www.BestLamorindaHomes.com 925-597-1573
CalBRE# 01390784
Breathtaking Mediterranean Style Estate
EUROPEAN, LUXURIOUS, SLEEK OPULENT PARADISE with glorious views. Newly built, finest materials, in prestigious Glorietta vicinage close to downtown. Hiding in the garden is a cottage ala Hansel and Gretel with kitchen, bath, loft & basement.
COMING SOON
ARTIST'S DELIGHT with park-like yard.
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5 Owl Hill Court, Orinda Offered at $3,195,000
COMING SOON
155 Erselia Trail, Alamo Price Upon Request
FAIRY TALE SETTING close to downtown.
35 Oak Road, Orinda Price Upon Request
TRACY PISENTI PROUDLY PRESENTS
826 Buckingham Place, Danville BETTENCOURT RANCH BEAUTY! Gracious, open floor plan featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and approximately 3,464 square feet on a large, flat view lot in fabulous Bettencourt Ranch! Beautifully updated throughout with newly refinished Brazilian cherry wood floors, fabulous eat-in kitchen, spacious master suite with vaulted ceilings, views and huge office/retreat. Spectacular yard features sparkling pool, patio, huge lawn, views galore and no rear neighbors. 3-car garage, quiet court location – truly one of Bettencourt Ranch’s finest homes! Price Upon Request | www.826BuckinghamPlace.com COMING SOON! | 1635 St. Helena Drive, Danville Fabulous updated single story Greenbrook area home, 4 beds, 2 bath, approx. 2,432 sq ft with direct access to Iron Horse Trail.
Tracy Pisenti
Realtor | 925.487.4436 tpisenti@paragon-re.com www.tracypisenti.com
Elegant Gated Property with Stunning Views! Elegant, club-style living with stunning views among Lafayette’s secluded hilltops. Exclusive gated community with pool, tennis courts and club house. Quiet, serene but moments away from downtown restaurants, shopping and more! Bright kitchen with first-class appliances, large island and breakfast nook. Grand dining and living rooms per fec t for enter taining. Spacious master suite with private deck. Beautiful valley views from almost every room. A rare find! 14 Northridge Lane, Lafayette Offered at $2,090,000
Kim McAtee 925.381.3276 kim@kimmcatee.com www.kimmcatee.com CalBRE# 01349169
Megan McAtee Wilson 925.482.5622 megan.wilson@cbnorcal.com www.meganmcateewilson.com CalBRE# 01809247
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Spectacular Custom Cr aftsman Estate!
Amazing Panoramic Views | Impeccable Attention to Detail | Wood Paneled Office | Living Room with Copper Fireplace Surround Spacious Gourmet Kitchen | Wine Closet | Family Room with Wood Beamed Ceiling and Bar for Entertaining | Custom Millwork and Detail | 5 Car Garage Resort Style Living with Pool, Spa and Waterslide | Gorgeous Landscaping | Excellent Proximity to Freeway Access and Downtown Danville 5 Bedrooms/5 Full/2 Half Bathrooms | 6,224 SF
250 Piedmont Lane, Danville
Offered at $3,495,000 | www.250PiedmontLane.com
CO MING S O O N... BLACKHAWK 5 Bedrooms/4.5 Baths/4800 SF Gorgeous Yard with Golf Course Views/Pool, Spa and Waterfall
HIDDEN OAKS 4 Bedrooms Plus Office/Single Story Ranch with Great Curb Appeal Pool & Spa/Half Acre Lot
DANVILLE | EL PINTADO LOOP 5 Bedrooms/4 Baths/4636 SF Amazing Gardens/Mt. Diablo View One Acre Lot
Julie Whitmer 925.997.5120 julie@juliewhitmer.com www.juliewhitmer.com CalBRE# 01336108
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Amazing Private 8 Acre Orinda Estate This Estate property offers endless possibilities for recreation and entertaining and is located on a private 8.14 acre knoll in the Glorietta area with views of the distant hillsides. This residence was custom designed to surround a lovely pool with an exciting water slide, or take a short stroll through the native Oak trees to the tennis court. There are six interior garage spaces for the car enthusiast plus a work shop adjacent. The home features a formal office and an indoor racquetball court, game room, sauna and additional amenities. The current zoning allows for a potential subdivision with the ability to maintain the seclusion of the current residence. 6 Bed / 5.5 Bath | 8,514 SF 25 Rustic Way, Orinda ww.25RusticWay.com | Offered at $4,250,000
Lovely Traditional Classic In The Claremont District This stunning sun-filled stately residence is located in the heart of the Claremont Neighborhood. A coveted location just down the street from the Star Grocery, and the Claremont Hotel and Spa! Graced with lovely original details including coved ceilings, layers of original decorative molding, and beveled decorative windows. The home has been completely and carefully remodeled to preserve and enhance these classic details. The original Oak floors with Mahogany inlaid details accent the preserved original wood doors with glass inserts throughout. The conventional floor plan features all entertaining rooms on the main level and all bedrooms on the second story. 4+ Bed / 4.5 Bath | 2,854 SF 3 Oakvale Avenue, Berkeley www.3OakValeAvenue.com | Offered at $1,798,000
Laur a Abr ams 510-697-3225 laura@lauraabrams.com www.lauraabrams.com CalBRE# 01272382
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his sophisticated yet comfortable estate located on a 7.5 acre parcel high atop the Lafayette Ridge takes full advantage of the breathtaking views that showcase Mount Diablo, the Lafayette hillside and the Carquinez Straits. It is no wonder that it has been fondly named La Villa Nel Cielo...The House In The Sky. The short drive up the lane provides a sense of quiet and peace. Once you enter the gated property it is clear you have found a truly special place that is like no other! Originally designed and built in 1947 for the Hink family of Berkeley’s famed Hinks Department Store, this spectacular 6+ bedroom, 6 full bath, 1 half bath, 4 fireplace manor, with its stunning architecture and unparalleled views, is an entertainer’s dream. This magnificent estate boasts a Pebble Tech bottom pool, two spas, a tennis court and an 85 yard golf hole complete with its own tee box. Perfect for play dates for both the young and young at heart, living here is like owning your own resort! Offered at $5,495,000 www.55leslynlane.com
Maria Cavallo-Merrion 510.919.8841 carlaandmaria@pacunion.com License # 01493849
Carla Buffington 510.735.6605 cbuffington@pacunion.com License # 01344049
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Secluded Custom Estate
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ecluded custom estate on 4.5 acres nestled among the oak trees. 5 bedroom and 3.5 bathrooms with NEW landscaping, roof, windows, paint inside and out, kitchen, baths, and interior flooring. Pool/spa, 3 car attached and 1,000 square foot 2 car detached garage with shop and 1/2 bath. Horse barn, fenced pastures and much more. Minutes to award-winning downtown Livermore. 5 bed/5 bath | 4382 SF 7393 Mines Road, Livermore Offered at $2,350,000
Matt Ford
925.337.3379 matt@westonproperties.net CalBRE# 01773488
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4 Brand New Homes In Downtown Pleasanton – Lynn Court — $1,799,000+ Walk to Downtown from these brand new single level semi-custom homes 5 BD/4 BA, 3,420-3,870 sf. On home sites over 10,000 sf. Choose the upgrades you want and be in your dream home this spring. Enjoy all that Downtown Pleasanton has to offer.
Move in Ready! 5611 Calico Lane, Pleasanton—$1,699,500 Master suite on main level. Raised paneling, cased windows, stone counters throughout, hand scraped wood floors, gourmet kitchen with prep island, breakfast bar, butler’s pantry, bonus room or additional master bedroom and full bath on upper level. Court location.
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CYNTHIA SILVA 925.580.1430 cyn@cynsilva.com CalBRE# 01158409
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pectacular custom Gated Estate designed by award winning architect, Francis 585 Pine Creek Road, Walnut Creek / $3,495,000 Garcia. Set on an incredible 1.76 flat lot located at the base of Mt. Diablo in one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Walnut Creek. This Mediterranean, Santa Barbara style estate features 6,004 sq. ft. of luxurious upgrades. Complete separate Guest Cottage that is unbelievable! Vineyards of delicious producing Merlot grapes with your own label, four car garage with exopy flooring for auto enthusiasts. Impressive outdoor oasis with pool and garden areas perfect for entertaining guests. www.585pinecreekroad.com
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The Platinum Group 119 DEER RIDGE PLACE BLACKHAWK
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Elegant traditional home with tranquil views
Linda Williams 925.413.7003 Linda@LindaWilliamsRealtor.com CalBRE # 01386949
6 Bedrooms • 6 Full Baths • 1 Half Bath • 6504 sqft 4 Car Garage • .46 Acre Lot Prime court location within prestigious Blackhawk Country Club. Outdoor oasis with pool, spa, manicured gardens and views.
2185 ALAMEDA DIABLO DIABLO
$3,595,000
Elin Matter 925.640.2717 Elin@ElinMatter.com CalBRE # 01332507
Diablo Country Club estate in a storybook setting 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • 3706 sqft 3 Car Garage • .61 Acre Lot Carmel charm and character nestled among majestic Oaks. Spectacular grounds with pool, spa and separate guest house.
Ann Silvestri 925.788.5477
1817 LACKLAND DRIVE ALAMO
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Gorgeous White Gate single story home 4 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 2519 sqft 2 Car Garage • .33 Acre Lot Beautifully remodeled throughout. Walking distance to award-winning schools.
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