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Sophisticated Mediterranean on three levels with tasteful decor throughout. Formal living & dining, Chefs kitchen with informal eating area, Upper level Elegant master suite with bay views, marble bath & Jacuzzi, plus room with private deck access, lower level with 3 BR, 2 BA, family room and separate entrance. Introducing 5922 Acacia Beautiful details... Fountain detail... Winding stairway... Want to know more about this and other beautiful listings in Upper Rockridge? Email Sheila at ssabine@grubbco.com

Open House on Sunday, January 24, 2016, 2:00-4:30pm Sophisticated all level urban retreat just minutes from Rockridge, Piedmont & Montclair. Formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, chef's kitchen, family room with fireplace, master suite, 4 Bedroom/3 Bathroom, private huge rear gardens, 2 car interior access garage. Garden Tour Sheila Sabine ssabine@grubbco.com

Many of us have followed the career of Mark Becker – architect and builder who has designed and built many wonderful homes in the East Bay. He actually has designed and built over 300 homes. He became well known after the Oakland fire when he replaced some of the homes that had been destroyed in the Upper Rockidge neighborhood of Oakland. He created mediterranean style homes with plaster walls, minimal trim and original details. Mark is now focusing just on designing homes - in the Upper Rockridge, off of Clarewood. His new project is called Emery Lane . The new community is made up of 8 homes. Some of the homes are single level. The multilevel homes in the community are structured with the possibility of adding elevators. The homes range from 2800 to 3200 ft.² with the average price point around $2 million dollars. The goal of Becker's project is to create beautiful homes with minimal upkeep . The concept is very popular with couples whose children are grown and want to sc...