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 SHEILA SABINE presents:  One bedroom Condo at 492 Staten Ave #201, Oakland in the Bellevue Staten, the Art-Deco crown jewel on the shores of Lake Merritt. $788,000 At the Bellevue Staten, even dogs get special treatment! Welcome to the Bellevue Staten, the Art-Deco crown jewel on the shores of Lake Merritt. With a 24-hr concierge, valet parking and views galore, the Bellevue Staten is the epitome of sophistication and elegance.  This corner unit is spacious level living at its best merging modern conveniences with classic beauty.   Enjoy relaxing and entertaining in your large living room with fireplace or formal dining room.  Modern open kitchen with has loads of upgrades and ample storage.  The graceful Master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and connecting dressing area.  Situated just minutes away from Oakland’s best restaurants and entertainment including the Grand Lake Theater, sailing, gondola rides on Lake Merritt, BART and freeways and Walk S...

I stumbled upon this floor to ceiling mirror in the hallway of the Bellevue Staten -the magnificent Art Deco building by Lake Merritt. Mirrors can: -Maximize the space of the room -Add light and depth -Reflect interesting objects in other parts of the space Sheila Sabine is a business woman, multi-dimensional artist, and Senior Sales Associate at The Grubb Company. ssabine@grubbco.com

Last weekend I visited a condo at 2230 Francisco St. in the heart of the Marina. It was a lovely two bedroom, one bath unit-barely 1000 ft.² -all remodeled with a list price of 1,195,000. Wow-for sure the Art Deco building it is located in is very charming and it's a block away from Chestnut Street with a variety of wonderful restaurants and shops. How much higher can prices go?

If you want to go to a great movie theater 10 minutes from the East Bay-- a hop,skip and a jump through the tunnel... try the Orinda Movie Theater .  This adorable Art Deco theater has been completely restored to it's original grandeur. And if you want a delicious meal before the movie, try Siam Orchid  - quiet, wonderful, and moderately priced Thai food.