Luxury Home Magazine SF East Bay Issue 3.6

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Exquisite Mediterranean Estate in Walnut Creek Presented by Andy Read, See Pages 8 & 9.

2465 Tecado TerraceFremont ,

www.TourFactory.com/1644755 | offered at $11,980,000 12,075 SF | 6+ BEDRO OM S, 6 FULL BATH S | 6 CAR GARAGE | 20.68 ACRES | 360º PANORAMIC VIEW

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. Ruby Hill Drive, Pleasanton

www.TourFactory.com/1648545 | offered at $3,398,000 6,782 SF | 5 BEDRO OM S, 5.5 BATH S | PETITE SIRAH VINEYARD | DESIGNER FEATURES THROUGHOUT

33 Walnut Meadow Lane, Danville

www.TourFactory.com/1585663 | offered at $2,188,000 3,539 SF | 4 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS, 1 PARTIAL BATH | 3 CAR GARAGE | NEW CONSTRUCTION READY TO MOVE IN

Peggy Cortez was ranked #13 in the nation by the Wall Street Journal, Real Trends, and Lore Magazine out of more than 1 million agents nationwide.

Lifetime member of “Who’s Who in Real Estate”

29 Walnut Meadow Lane. Danville

O F F E R E D AT $ 2 , 4 4 8 , 0 0 0 Brand NEW construction just completed & STAGED! Two of the 5 homes to be built are ready for occupancy. Three lots remaining and can be pre-sold & choose your plan. All lots are over a half acre +, flat with beautiful Century Walnut Trees and Creekside setting. Plans from 3,539 sq. feet to 4800+/- feet depending on options you choose. This home featured is 4,079 SF, 5 bedrooms. 3.5 baths, + office, bonus room & nestled on a .55-acre lot! Plan 1 on adjacent page is 3,559 SF & ready for occupancy. Designer quality & features throughout both homes. BONUS each lot has well water for EXTERIOR landscaping. Open 1-4 PM Saturday & Sunday & by appointment during the week.

Listed on MLS.

Peggy Cortez (925) 209-3451 pcortez@rockcliff.com CalBRE# 00815470

Joan Marx (925) 683-7696 joan@joanmarx.com CalBRE# 01376976

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The Frazzano Team is #1 at J. Rockcliff

ALEX TSE

JOE FRAZZANO

MANEL SOUSOU

LISTING SPECIALIST CalBRE# 01386010

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LISTING SPECIALIST CalBRE# 01035333

JUST SOLD: 1531 RAMONA WAY 4 BR, 3 BA, 2615 SF

JUST SOLD: 6028 KINGSMILL TERRACE 6 BR+DEN, 5.5 BA, 5532 SF • $1,835,000

JUST SOLD: 5695 SADDLE CREEK TERRACE 4 BR+DEN, 3.5 BA, 4823 SF • $1,675,000

JUST SOLD: 30 ROCKHAVEN LANE 5 BR, 4.5 BA, 3870 SF • $1,815,000

JUST SOLD: 153 HEMME AVENUE 4 BR, 4 FULL+2 HALF BA • $2,255,000

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Broker Associate President’s Club 34 years in Real Estate CalBRE #00890002 Specializing in the 24/680 Corridor

Jou Jou Chawla

(510) 406-4836 JoujouC@aol.com

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Top 1% Nationwide • Top 1% Contra Costa County • Closed 1 Home Every 5 days in 2014-2015

#1 in Blackhawk in Sold and Active Listings for 2013-2015

3336 Deer Hollow Drive, Bl ackhawk

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Phenomenal 6 bedroom, 6 full and 2 half bath custom Mediterranean gated estate on a fabulous lot with pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and fruit trees. Enjoy vaulted ceilings, marble and hardwood flooring, spacious living and family rooms, and exquisite first floor master suite. Whole house solar powered! $3,589,800

Blackhawk’s “Grand Dame” custom estate -Timeless Morweg 6 bedroom, 7 bath home.

Incredible quality and workmanship. Phenomenal floor plan-dramatic entry, library, billiard’s room with pub, and one bedroom and two baths on first floor! Au pair /guest suite with kitchen, living room, and private entrance. Six car garage. $3,388,238

575 Bl a ck hawk Club Dri ve, Bl ack hawk

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A “Morweg” 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath masterpiece. Gorgeous estate designed as the builder’s personal residence. Phenomenal attention to detail. Masonry fireplaces, stunning library, gourmet Chef’s kitchen, wine cellar, bonus room, and game room. Exquisite backyard overlooking 9th fairway, gazebo, BBQ, pool & spa. $2,548,800

Stunning 5 bedroom, 4 bath remodeled estate with incredible sunset views. Light, bright, and luxurious with tremendous attention to detail. Gorgeous formals, wonderful study, phenomenal chef’s kitchen with sweeping center island. Huge master suite. Magnificent backyard with pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, loggia with fireplace. Opportunity to create a vineyard! $2,348,800

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4105 Blackhawk Plaza Circle Suite, 200 Danville, CA 94506

Jou jou Chawla

Broker Associate President’s Club 34 years in Real Estate CalBRE #00890002 Specializing in the 24/680 Corridor

(510) 406-4836

Jou Jou Chawla

JoujouC@aol.com

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Happy New Year from Jou Jou Chawla & Associates!

More Than 2 Homes Sold Every Week In The Tri-Valley Area, 89 Total Sales As Of Oct 2016

941 Eagle Ridge Drive, Bl ackhawk

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Magnificent 5 bedroom, 4 full and 2 half bath dream home with a 5 car garage.

This gated estate on a premier hill-top Blackhawk lot boasts breathtaking panoramic 360 degree views. Enjoy the fenced pool, spa, beautiful trellises, gazebo, outdoor kitchen, and much more! $5,480,238

First time on the market, an epitome of architectural elegance. Randolph Finn designed 4 bedroom, 6 bath custom estate with a library. Exquisite stone and brick facade and spectacular backyard with pool, spa, and cabana overlooking the golf course. Magnificent views of Mt. Diablo! $3,298,800

5-Star Zillow Premier Agent / Over 100 5-Star Reviews!

From the moment Jou Jou walked in the door till the moment our house was sold, the service from Jou Jou and her team was simply the best you can get in any undertaking you may have to make in life. Exceptional service and advice was matched with real courtesy, concern and co-operation. No stone, not even a pebble, was left unturned in ensuring the house was priced correctly, marketed correctly, staged correctly, shown correctly, and sold correctly. A magnificent team doing a truly great job. Jou Jou has a saying if you should decide to invite her to help you...one step at a time...she knows all the steps and is as surefooted as any craftsman who is at the top of their trade. − Oct 2016 Zillow Review

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620 SUGARLOAF COURT WALNUT CREEK, CA This splendid Walnut Creek estate is a Santa Barbara style Mediterranean that was built between 2006 and 2014. The home sits on a tree lined street with mature olive & cypress trees. Tucked on the corner of the near acre lot is the casita with private bathroom, kitchen and garage.

Andy Read 925.330.1948 aread@caldecott.com

Stunning Mediterranean with Casita 5+ Bedrooms / 4++ Bathrooms Food Network Set Kitchen 7500+ Square Feet Offered at $ 3,700,000 Ana O’Byrne 631.766.0398 ana@caldecott.com

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$3,698,888 | EXQUISITE BLACKHAWK ESTATE | 5 BED/5 BATH | 6700 SQ FT, 1.57 ACRES

DOUGLAS MANFUL Direct: (925) 280-6488 • Cell: (925) 383-8158 email: dmanful@rockcliff.com Visit our International Website: www.globalrei.com CalBRE# 01396726

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$8,380,000 | SECLUDED LUXURY ESTATE | 46 ACRES | 8,700 SQ. FT. CUSTOM HOME

DOUGLAS MANFUL Direct: (925) 280-6488 • Cell: (925) 383-8158 email: dmanful@rockcliff.com Visit our International Website: www.globalrei.com CalBRE# 01396726

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333 COR R IE PL ACE

AL AMO SPR INGS, AL AMO

$12,500,000 | GATED MOUNTAINTOP ESTATE | 55 ACRES, 8,000± SQ. FT. CUSTOM HOME PRIVATE WATERING SYSTEM WITH 50,000 GALLON HOLDING TANK | 2 ADDITIONAL HOME SITES | 5 CAR GARAGE DOUBLE STEAM BATH AREA | 6 STALL HORSE STABLE | PANORAMIC MT. DIABLO VIEWS

DOUGLAS MANFUL Direct: (925) 280-6488 • Cell: (925) 383-8158 email: dmanful@rockcliff.com Visit our International Website: www.globalrei.com CalBRE# 01396726

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$20,000,000 | ELEGANT LAFAYETTE ESTATE | 11 FLAT ACRES | 13 BED/12.5 BATH | 22,000 SQ. FT.

DOUGLAS MANFUL Direct: (925) 280-6488 • Cell: (925) 383-8158 email: dmanful@rockcliff.com Visit our International Website: www.globalrei.com CalBRE# 01396726

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CAROLYN GWYNN Presents 125 Stephanie Lane, Alamo

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For aerial video and photos visit www.125StephanieLane.com A SPECTACULAR 15 ROOM FRENCH COUNTRY GATED ESTATE with stunning architecture, over one acre of lush gardens and intoxicating hardscape, two pool/guest houses, and a main house boasting over 9700sf, 5 bedroom suites, billiards room and 16’ ceilings. No expense spared in the building, finished millwork and landscaping. A one of a kind East Bay property 26 miles from the Financial District, and less than 5 miles to downtown Walnut Creek and BART.

Offered at $6,288,000

Carolyn Gwynn

Realtor | 925.336.7525

cgwynn@paragon-re.com www.carolyngwynn.com

contents Alamo, Danville, Blackhawk

Lafayette, Orinda

Peggy Cortez | Joan Marx Joe Frazzano Team Jou Jou Chawla Doug Manful Carolyn Gwynn Robin Dickson Khrista Jarvis Celeste Pacelli Stephen King The Doyle Team Don Magalhaes Leslie & Michele Manzone Tracy Pisenti Joway Christensen Ron Santos | Roni Perata

Doug Manful Dana Green Andrea Gordon Ann Sharf Leslie & Michele Manzone Kelly Crawford

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Oakland & Berkeley Hills Andrea Gordon Dev Parikh

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Pleasanton, San Ramon Julia Murtagh Leslie & Michele Manzone Mary Mok

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Surrounding SF East Bay

Alameda, Castro Valley Barbara Wilson Kristy Peixoto

Walnut Creek, Concord 13 17 21 25 32 33

Anil Wadhwani | Tracy | Mountain House 16 Leslie Manzone | El Sobrante 32 Ruhi Alikhan | San Francisco 36

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Andy Read | Ana O’Byrne Andrea Gordon

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Fremont, Mission San Jose Peggy Cortez | Joan Marx Kelly King

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Lending Mortgage Advisors Gurpreet Bhandal - Citibank Rick Benitez - Opes Thilo Dreuth - UnionBank Hilary Marckwardt - UnionBank Matthew Townsend - UnionBank

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Mortgage Finance Companies Citibank 22 Opes Advisors 34 UnionBank 40

New Home Development Wilder Canyon | Taylor Morrison 38 & 39 Orinda

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Wendt Ranch 1961 Casablanca Street Da n vi lle, C a li f o r n i a - O f f er ed a t $ 1 ,6 5 0,000

Magnificently unexpected! From the moment you cross the threshold you feel transported to another time and place where “old world” craftsmanship and quality provide a special “patina” to this spacious Shappell home. The Homeowner added over one million dollars in upgrades that you will benefit from. This gorgeous home is your “turn-key solution” to the Easy Bay lifestyle. Close to Blackhawk Plaza’s restaurants, entertainment and other shopping, schools and Blackhawk Country Club.

Robin Dickson, REALTOR®, CRS, GRI Direct: 925.324.1323 Email: rdickson@rockcliff.com Web: rockcliff.com CalBRE #01028069

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CELESTE PACELLI Proudly Presents...

16 SKY TERRACE, DANVILLE

8 QUIET COUNTRY LANE, DANVILLE

Private gated estate with magnificent views on apx. 1.5 ac. 5 bedrooms, 5 full & 2 half baths, apx. 6600 sq. ft. Guest house and 8 car garage.

El Pintado Loop! Exclusive neighborhood in Danville, surrounded by multimillion dollar homes. Build the estate of your dreams! 1.5 acre parcel.

Zoned for horses & guest house. SRV schools! Build to suit also a possibility.

Offered at $5,650,000 | www.16SkyTerrace.com

11 CORTE ENCANTO, DANVILLE | JUST SOLD! SOLD at $1,650,000

Coveted Westside! Lovely single story home with 4 beds and 4 baths, approx. 2450 sq. ft. with pool.

LOT FOR SALE | CALL FOR PRICING

828 MEADOW CREEK CT., WALNUT CREEK | JUST SOLD!

SOLD over asking with 7 offers at $1,615,000! Offered at $1,498,000 Great location, close to downtown! Gorgeous home with 5 beds and 3 baths, approx. 3250 sq. ft. Pool.

Bringing business acumen to your home sale or purchase. Whether buying or selling, you’ll want Celeste on your side of the negotiating table.

Exceptional service | Exceptional results | Exceptional experience!

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Broker Associate | 925.395.1511

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Spectacular residence features gourmet kitchen, dramatic dining and living rooms, great room with cantina/bar that seats six, wine cellar, pool house/ exercise studio and more.

Magnificent grounds on .50 acre private and tranquil setting with breathtaking panoramic views of Orinda Country Club golf course and surrounding hillsides.

Orinda’s most desired neighborhood boasts award winning schools. www.160CaminoDonMiguelOrinda.com

Ann Sharf 925.253.2525 Ann@AnnSharf.com www.AnnSharf.com CalBRE #01156966

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maintaining the exquisite details. Over 4,750 sq ft with 5 bedrooms in the main house, there is gracious living space and a separate 3 bedroom apartment downstairs as well. Dramatic 12’ ceilings, crown moldings, hardwood floors and many original details provide a lovely backdrop to contemporary colors and modern kitchen and baths.

With BART, ferries, and the Bay Bridge nearby, it offers a convenient commute in a friendly town with good schools, good restaurants, and a walk score of 78. A beautiful place to call home!

1835 San Jose Avenue, Alameda | Offered at $2,499,000

Barbar a Wilson

Relocation and Luxury Specialist, International President’s Circle

925.989.9559 www.barbwilsonhomes.com CalBRE# 01404824

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THINKING OF MOVING TO PLEASANTON? Julia’s Listings Coming Soon Include Laguna Oaks, Cameron Place & Downtown Pleasanton

PHEASANT RIDGE

1090 SHADOW HILLS COURT

This elegant “Wildwood Heights” model consists of 6 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and 4792 sq. ft. of living space, on .36 of an acre & 440 sq.ft. additional building with electric/air

Listed and Sold by Julia for $2,100,000

CASTLEWOOD 7 GREENS LANE

Enjoy stunning panoramic views and golf course living in a midcentury modern home! A spacious 3,434 sq.ft home with 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, located in Castlewood Country Club. Updated with new flooring, new fixtures, new paint inside and out.

Just Listed and Sold by Julia for $1,580,000

(925) 997-2411 jmurtagh@apr.com

www.JuliaMurtagh.com

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Finest Craftsmen Custom Home and an In-Law, all nicely updated. 5500+ sq.ft., single story living space. Gourmet kitchen, pool with waterfall, gated entrance, serene bridge crossing, barn, all on 10+ acres of manicured and natural canyon beauty. Plant your own garden, have a horse and live in Paradise at the beginning of Palomares Canyon.

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Land! Land! Land!! 25+/- Acres of vacant land in Beautiful Palomares Canyon near Niles Canyon. Creek setting, lots of trees, gate at entrance. Great location, easy access to Fremont, Sunol and Pleasanton.

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Nestled in a lovely neighborhood amongst the surrounding hills of Bruce Drive. This is an entertainer’s delight. Country estate lifestyle.

Some of it’s special features include beautiful grounds, 4,500 sq ft, 5+/- acres of land, circular driveway, outdoor kitchen & pool & a lovely horse barn.

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Custom Blackhawk Home Overlooking the Lakes Golf Course

4046 Sugar Maple Drive Blackhawk Ideally situated on a large private view lot with your own backyard oasis complete with pool & spa. Rear yard deck and trellis is the perfect place to take in the golf course, sunset and city light views.

Custom Terracotta tile flooring in the entry foyer, sun room, kitchen, family and living rooms.

Four over-sized bedrooms and three full — baths all in an open and airy floor plan.

Gorgeous remodeled kitchen with custom cherry cabinetry, granite slab counters, and large island.

Separate formal dining area conveniently located off gourmet kitchen with access to backyard with great views of city lights & sunset.

Large living room with high vaulted ceiling, woodburning fireplace and French doors for easy access to backyard.

Offered at $1,649,888 For a virtua l tour of this propert y visit: w w w. a ll accessphoto.com /2763deer me a dowdr iv e

Stephen King - broker 925.640.3286 steve@stephenkingrealestate.com www.stephenkingrealestate.com CalBRE# 00872819

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When you’re in THE EAST BAY, you’re in Rockcliff Country The East Bay’s Number One Real Estate Company*

April Glover 925.330.9946

AGlover@Rockcliff.com, CalBRE #01213043

Lisa Doyle 925.855.4046

Lisa@TheDoyleTeam.com, CalBRE #01149880

Anna Lee 925.855.4010

Anna@TheDoyleTeam.com, CalBRE #01809657

110 Edingburgh Circle

3247 Blackhawk Meadow Drive

22 Kimberley Place

COMING SOON

Luxury Golf Course Living

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• 50 years combined experience • Specializing in Alamo and surrounding areas • Unsurpassed local knowledge • Long-time Alamo residents We have helped over 2,400 happy families buy or sell a home in the cities we love!

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Stunning Custom Estate Stunning Gated Custom Estate on Secluded 2.5 Acres!

Completely Expanded and Rebuilt in 2009. Bonus 5000 SF building. Perfect for Horse Property, Car Enthusiast or Sports Enthusiast!

5 Bed / 4 Full, 2 Half Bath | 7,269 SF 1420 Finley Road, Danville | Offered at $4,950,000

Don Magalhaes 925.786.1855 donmagalhaes@gmail.com CalBRE# 00897221

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Built in 2006 as a model, sold in 2008 by Shapell.

No changes in this house even pictures and furniture. Approx. 5000 sf living space on a 11,433 sf lot – full golf course views, 5 bed 4.5 bath, 4 car garage. Coyote Creek Elementary area.

4578 LILAC RIDGE ROAD | SAN RAMON

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Mary Mok 925.895.6718 MaryMok@kw.com www.MaryMok.com CalBRE# 01247767

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Now serving both Northern and Southern California: I do not represent builders but represent YOU to get the best deal from builders, ask me about building a new construction home in the best location you desire.

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Representing Contra Costa and the Tri-Valley

M anzone T eam Leslie & Michele Manzone

925.388.6056 | 925.222.5512 manzoneteam@gmail.com manzoneteam.com License #: 01120753 | 01028002 The Manzone’s have been leaders in the real estate industry since 1989.

Both Leslie and Michele have been involved with the Local, State and National Association of Realtors for over 25 years. Together Leslie and Michele have successfully sold over 3000 homes. Their professionalism, integrity, hard work and innovation have added to their success. They are consistently top producers and yearly members of the Multi-Million Dollar Club. The long-term success of the Manzone Team is not only a testament to their skills, but is derived from a true passion for the business and from their commitment to their clients to perserve and proptect private property rights. Put their combined 50+ years of experience to work for you!

The Manzone Team joined Pacific Union, Christie’s International Real Estate in 2015. Pacific Union is the Bay Area’s leading luxury real estate company with over 35 years of experience and 25 offices in 9 counties including Orinda, Lafayette, Danville, Alameda, Berkeley, and Montclair.

Our exclusive affiliation with Christie’s International Real Estate gives us the additional advantage for marketing homes worldwide.

Our Current Listings and Sales

28 Martins Lane, El Sobrante

47 Golf Road, Pleasanton

Custom-built 5BR, 3.5BA, 4487± sq. ft. home with exquisite details.

Formal living room. Gourmet kitchen. 3-car garage. Country setting.

Custom 4BR, 4BA home in the Castlewood Country Club. Lush landscaping surrounds the outdoor cabana, kitchen and bathroom.

Offered at $895,000 | Call for Details!

Offered at $1,645,000 | Pending!

291 Millthwait Drive, Martinez Beautiful Spanish Mediterranean 6BR, 3BA, 4280± sq. ft. home with contractor and designer touches throughout. Custom kitchen, stunning hardwood floors on a spectacular country setting on over 1 acre!!

Offered at $1,492,500 | Pending!

With Heartfelt Thanks and Gratitude...

364 Cliffside Drive, Danville

503 Bolero Drive, Danville

Spectacular & unique estate property with 5+ beds, 4.5 baths, 5,000+ sq ft on lush 1-acre lot with pool, sport court & views.

BEST VALUE IN WESTSIDE DANVILLE! PENDING! www.364CliffsideDrive.com

Situated at the top of a peaceful cul-de-sac with rolling hills surrounding, this beautifully updated 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home boasts a spectacular entertainer’s dream yard on over ½ acre.

SOLD!

Tracy Pisenti, Realtor

925.487.4436 | tpisenti@paragon-re.com | www.tracypisenti.com

Remarkable Happy Valley Estate Opportunity 4021 Natasha Drive, Lafayette

Perfectly sited on 1.14± beautifully gated acres in prestigious Happy Valley and built in 2009 for a local car collector, this estate is ideal for an auto enthusiast or to be converted to a magnificent home. Currently a 2600’ 14-car garage beneath a stunning 1500’ living quarters, the original architect has created preliminary plans to convert to a 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath 4698± square foot home. With this magnificent structure already in place, you can simplify your planning and shorten your project time.

For More Information or a Private Showing Call 925.998.5599 • Price Upon Request

Please see www.4021natasha.com for floorplans and more photos.

Kelly Crawford

925.998.5599 kelly.crawford@pacunion.com

License #: 01327015

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What if you could see your financial future in the palm of your hand?

INTRODUCING

OpesView As a home buyer in today’s fast-paced real estate market, if you snooze—you lose. To get the home you want, you need the agility to act fast. That’s why we developed a smart phone app that lets you change buying scenarios on the fly. Your financial future is four steps away: ANALYZE. Meet with your Opes Advisor to figure out what you can afford.

SHOP. Use OpesView to see the financial impact of different buying scenarios in real time.

CONFIRM. Review your OpesView affordability and qualifications with your Opes Advisor.

BUY. Purchase your house with confidence, knowing it’s the right decision for you.

OpesView. A smarter approach to making real estate and personal finance decisions.

Contact me today to learn how OpesView can give you the decision-making speed you need to get the home you want.

Rick P. Benitez

Managing Director East Bay | Mortgage Advisor NMLS 289688 925.600.2028 Office 925.260.6051 Mobile rbenitez@opesadvisors.com 5075 Hopyard Road, Suite 130 Pleasanton, CA 94588

opesadvisors.com Opes Advisors is licensed by the CA Department of Business Oversight under the California Residential Mortgage Lending Act, License #4150089, CA Bureau of Real Estate 01458652, loans will be made pursuant to the Residential Mortgage Lending Act, CO Registration Regulated by the Division of Real Estate, Idaho MBL8530, Montana Mortgage Lender License #235584, Oregon ML4902, Washington CL1178435, Wyoming #2667 and NMLS 235584. Equal Housing Opportunity Lender. Opes Advisors is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). © 2016 Opes Advisors, Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

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600 Monticello Terr ace, Fremont

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oised high on a 2.25-acre hilltop in Mission Hills behind a secluded gated community and nestled in the prestigious Mission School district. This extraordinary 13,250 SF, 6 bedroom, 8 full bath, 2 half bath estate includes a large indoor theater room, library, office/study, a separate guest house suite, study loft, indoor gym with kitchenette and sauna, heated indoor pool, 6 fireplaces throughout, elevator, 7 car garage with loads of parking space, including a basketball court, equipped with 78 solar panels for high energy efficiency, and is loaded with privacy. The idyllic interior is exquisitely designed with breathtaking and panoramic views for the highest quality of luxury family living.

600 Monticello Terrace, Fremont

Offered at $7,299,000

Kelly King

925.455.5464 lkking@apr.com www.trivalleyliving.net

LOCAL. GLOBAL. LUXURY.

CalBRE# 01142949

Ruhi Alikhan BROKER ASSOCIATE

Whether you are interested in buying or selling a condo, townhome, single detached home or an estate mansion, we have the tools and experience to ensure a smooth and seamless real estate transaction.

THE PROOF IS IN OUR RESULTS! JUST LISTED

558 28TH AV ENUE, SA N FR A NCISCO Prime Richmond District | Penthouse Unit with 2 Bed 2 Bath | 1245 SQ FT | Views View Views! | 2 Balconies | A Must See! Attractively Priced at $989,000

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3263 WITHERS AVENUE LAFAYETTE Sold in 16 Days 5% Above List Price

SOLD

951 LAGUNA CREEK LANE PLEASANTON Sold in 5 Days 8% Above List Price

925.361.7449 • 408.582.3202 RuhiRealEstateGroup@gmail.com www.RuhiRealEstate.com CalBRE# 01423713

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9252 BRIDGEHEAD LANE, PLEASANTON Sold in 18 Days 10% Above List Price

PENDING

2079 RELIEZ VALEY ROAD LAFAYETTE

PENDING

4767 HARRISON ROAD PLEASANTON

Wishing You a Peaceful & Joyous Holiday Season & Happy New Year!

My warm appreciation and gratitude to all my past, current and future clients, associates, friends and family — THANK YOU for your trust and support!

RE/MAX Accord Platinum Club | RE/MAX Hall of Fame 925.984.4514 | www.JowaySellsHomes.com CalBRE# 01207511

Joway Christensen

Realtor

Joway Proudly Supports the Children’s Miracle Network

We Are Local...

We Know Real Estate!

BoutiqueBrokerage For Discerning Buyers & Sellers

Roni Perata

510-381-0074 / REALTOR® rperata@comcast.net www.TurnKeyRealtyTeam.com CalBRE 00346862

Ron Santos 56 Years Combined Real Estate Experience In Alameda & Contra Costa

925-989-2464 / REALTOR® rsantos@yourturnkeyrealtor.com www.TurnKeyRealtyTeam.com CalBRE 012342064

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Live a Little

Wilder.

Model Grand Opening C O M I NG

J A N UARY

2017

Nestled among Orinda’s rolling hills, the newest collection of Taylor Morrison single-family homes are beautifully integrated into the lush landscape and graciously appointed with stunning architecture, designer finishes, and open layouts.

Wilder in Orinda is the perfect community for those looking to escape reality and discover peace of mind.

EXQUISITE

F E AT U R E S :

• 3,331 to 4,887 Square Feet • 4 to 5 Beds • 4.5 to 5.5 Baths • 2 Stories • 3- to 4-Car Garage • Expansive Courtyard • Private Guest Casita (per plan) • Stunning Great Room • Gourmet Kitchen & Wine Room (per plan) • Luxurious Master Retreat

Priced from the High $1 Millions 12 WILDER ROAD | ORINDA, CA 94563 | 925.557.2072

Join the interest List and stay up-to-date on aLL things WiLder TMWilder.com All community and home information (including, but not limited to prices, view, availability, school assignments and ratings, incentives, floor plans, site plans, features, standards and options, assessments and fees, planned amenities, programs, conceptual artists’ renderings and community development plans) is not guaranteed and remains subject to change or delay without notice. Maps and plans are not to scale and all dimensions are approximate. Prices may not include options, lot premiums and upgrades. Furnishings and accessories shown above for display purposes only and not included in the home. Community improvements, recreational features and amenities described or depicted are based upon current development plans, which are subject to change and under no obligation to be completed. Photographs are for illustrative purposes only and may not be representative of a specific floor plan. Floor plans and elevations are an artist’s conception, may show upgraded features and are not intended to show specific detailing. Homes subject to prior sale. This is not an offering in any state where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law. No Purchase Agreement may be negotiated or signed by a prospective buyer for the purchase of a home until the Community’s applicable Conditional or Final Public Report has been issued by the Bureau of Real Estate (CalBRE). Please see a Taylor Morrison Community Sales Manager for details and visit www.taylormorrison.com for additional disclaimers. Taylor Morrison Services, Inc., BRE #00968975. © December, 2016, Taylor Morrison of California, LLC. All rights reserved.

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For advertising information contact us at 925.984.4804 or info@lhmeb.com

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When it comes to larger loans, your options can be limited. At Union Bank®, we broaden your choices and offer our most competitive rates on larger home loans.1 Whether you’re buying or refinancing, we make our best options available to you: a variety of loan programs, zero point options and an interest-only payment option.2

Put us to the test! Visit your Union Bank branch and speak with a mortgage consultant today.

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Loans subject to credit and collateral approval. Financing available for collateral located in CA, OR, or WA. Restrictions may apply. Terms and conditions subject to change.

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