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22 Roble Road, located in the heart of the Claremont District of Berkeley is a true gem, ready for vision and completion. This architecturally stunning home situated on almost one acre of private gardens is truly one of the finest homes in the East Bay. It was designed in 1924 by Duncan McDuffie who developed the Claremont and the Northbrae neighborhoods of Berkeley and sophisticated St. Francis Woods in San Francisco. He also was a well known conservationist, president of the Sierra Club and helped establish the East Bay Regional Park System as well as the California State Park system. For a more comprehensive description go to 22RobleRoad.com or contact Paul Templeton of the Grubb Company who is the listing agent. He can be reached at 510-652-2133 or his email address is ptempleton@grubbco.com.

Real Style in Upper Rockridge Judith Glass and Sheila Sabine have seen many exciting homes throughout their careers in real estate. One such residence is located in the sophisticated Claremont Pines area of Oakland, minutes away from the Claremont Country Club. The owner, Sandra Schmit, was ready for a new challenge after completing all of the decorating projects at her home on Trestle Glen. Sandra stumbled upon her new home at a Sunday open house. The house was a 1941 Hollywood Regency style with glamour details and timeless architecture. The house had never been touched and was ready for attention. It was patterned after the traditional Old World homes where the maid had separate living quarters. The kitchen, complete with blue Formica counters, was tucked away behind doors leading to the formal dining room. The Cabana room suggested the scent of cigars and the sound of clinking martini glasses. The powder room had a bright red Formica vanity - one could almost imagine Debb