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A '51 Chevy in Berkeley's Elmwood Neighborhood

My father had a '49 Pontiac, so this brings back fond memories. Seen in Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley.

Want to know when a car was made? Look at the red brake light cover. This beauty was from 1951, just a few years younger than moi.

Labels: Elmwood Claremont Neighborhood

Sweet Canyon Retreat on a wooded cul-de-sac

1057 Siler Place, Berkeley In The Claremont Hills
Two Bedrooms, One and a Half Baths: $729,000

Open Sunday 25 Jan 2009 2:00 - 4:30 pm

Sweet canyon retreat is located on a wooded cul-de-sac and nestled in the woods above the Claremont Hotel.

Magical Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay vistas beyond are seen from a generous deck which also looks out to a serene and protected hillside.

Big downslope lot embraces majestic oaks. Terrific features: a kitchen skylight; open plan with large windows; three-sided fireplace opens to dining and main living area; gorgeous bamboo floors have recently been installed in most of this pretty home, with hardwood floors in one bedroom; spacious updated bath (and a half bath, too)!

One very large bedroom has closet space galore across one wall (and secret storage behind!); the second bedroom has wonderful flow, with two interior entries and big corner windows looking out onto the front entry patio, ideal as guest/office space. One level living here, with the exception of either interior or exterior steps down from the parking area. Carport parking for two cars. Berkeley mailing address; Oakland taxes.

Square Feet Per Public Records: Living Area: 1,376 Lot: 7,254; Built: 1957

Labels: Berkeley Hills, Berkeley Home For Sale, Canyon Retreat, Claremont Hills, Elmwood Claremont Neighborhood, Golden Gate Bridge View, Serkes

A Stroll Down Elmwood's College Avenue!

Carol & I travelled to Berkeley's lovely Claremont Neighborhood to show a wonderful home to a relocation buyer who found us on our berkeleyhomes.com web site.

After our meeting, we had lunch at Holy Land (one of our favorite restaurants in town) the strolled up Elmwood Neighborhood's College Avenue to visit the hobby shop, wine merchant, Mrs. Dalloway's books, the Tibet Import store, What the Traveler Saw... and Cafe Roma.

The caffeine artist made a picture atop the cappucchino.. and the reflection of the light reminded me of last night's sunset photo.

You can understand why we have a passion about our wonderful city, and love to share our excitement with others!