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67 Norman Lane Click here to see the property!      Once in a long while an unusual estate comes to market in the heart of Upper Rockridge. Combined, with 6 bedrooms and 4 baths, this enclosed hill-top compound offers sweeping 360 views with elegant gardens resting between them. Surrounded by mature oaks, this a place for quiet reflection from the rest of the world, with easy access to your day-to-day life. The main home, fully modernized and ergonomically and environmentally designed, has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths including a primary suite leading to a private massage deck and gardens. The chef’s kitchen includes quartz countertops, pot filling station, wet bar with wine refrigerator and morning deck. The bourbon room/wine cellar is an exclusive private place. The home is equipped with the latest Smart Home technology including WiFi, built-in speaker system indoor and out, home cinema, exterior multiple security video and lighting systems and an EV charging station. Step in...

  Designed by Berkeley Legend: Julia Morgan  2616 Etna Street, Berkeley I seldom pick two houses in one week but Julia Morgan’s Kofoid house which she designed when she was 33 years old, is deserving of attention. Built in 1905, mostly of old growth redwood, this Arts and Crafts masterpiece has been lovingly maintained. Currently listed for $2,495,000. 

  This stunning Spanish revival home in the heart of Piedmont is full of classic architectural design and modern aesthetics. Currently listed for $2,688,000. Reach out for more info!  

  Restaurant Pick of the week - Bombera This fabulous Oakland hot spot is located in an old fire station.  The name of the restaurant means female firefighter. The chef, Dominica Rice Cisneros, combines  a ncestral Mexcian cuisine with farm to table ingredients. The result is delicious ~ truly an exceptional place!

  ARTISTS AT HOME - REENIE RASCHKE It was such a joy to sit down with this local artist, Reenie Raschke, at her lovely Oakland Hills home. Reenie is a fabulous Bay Area photographer, full of inspiration and talent. She truly has a gift when it comes to capturing raw moments behind her lens. With a home studio and portable set-up, Reenie continues to photograph all sorts of people and occasions. https://www.reenieimages.com

 Rockridge Garden Oasis Sometimes a house just needs a fence and some magic behind it... Check out this lovely Rockridge home at 59 Wilding Lane.

  Restaurant Pick Of The Week:      New French restaurant on the ground floor of the Kissel Uptown hotel at the corner of 24th and Broadway.