If Mad Men‘s Don Draper wanted a cool luxury pad in Berkeley, he would look no further.

Dramatic and spacious, this Mid-century Modern was designed by architect Paul Wong for his own residence in 1959 and still employs many of the original fixtures and details. Updates have been thoughtfully carried out over the years to harmonize with the original vision. Retained in pristine condition, this marvelous property has gracefully matured while enhancing its essential character.

Sited on a double parcel, 1311 Grizzly Peak features magnificent views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate and Mt. Tamalpais from almost every room. Oriented around a lovely brick courtyard garden, this special home offers gracious inside-outside flow which is ideal for grand entertaining and family occasions large and small. Combining beautiful natural materials with the four bedroom, four-and-a-half baths, two family rooms and landscaped gardens, this special home is one-of-a-kind. Conveniently located near UC Berkeley, Tilden Regional Park, downtown Berkeley and only minutes to BART.

• Large, striking living room with unique cathedral ceiling, massive fireplace and panoramic views.
• Formal wood-paneled dining room with gorgeous details, Bay view and hidden bar.
• Two master bedroom suites, one the main floor currently used as an office off the courtyard. The upstairs master suite has a large balcony with sweeping views.
• Sunny eat-in kitchen with pantry flows into the large family room and adjacent deck.
• Large rumpus room with fireplace, full bath and bonus kitchenette opens to huge deck for parties.
• Fence and landscaped garden with native plants and irrigation offers a wonderful retreat.
• Finished and heated room can be used as a gym, workshop or hobbies. Just off the rumpus room, it also opens to the three-car carport.
• Three additional large rooms for storing wine, bikes, skis, supplies and almost anything else.

A handsome Upper Rockridge home perched on a hill with wide Bay views is peacefully set among majestic cedars in a lovely neighborhood. This spacious property features three bedrooms and three baths plus an office and large family room. The styling combines elements of Spanish Mediterranean design with the comfortable scale and light of traditional architecture. A convenient alley off Modoc Avenue leads to the garage, garden and entrance for easy access. Centrally located near chops, freeways, schools, BART and Regional Parks

• Spacious living room with beamed ceiling, fireplace, hardwood floors and views of San Francisco, Berkeley and San Pablo Bay.
• Formal dining room with oak floors, built-in cabinets and garden outlooks.
• Master bedroom suite on main floor with view, hardwood floors and adjoining bath.
• Two large bedrooms upstairs with commanding views and a full bath.
• Updated kitchen with quartz counters looks onto front lawn and garden.
• Spacious family room with fireplace, custom built-ins, Murphy bed and “secret” wine cellar.
• Separate office on lower level could be fourth bedroom or guest quarters.
• Big view deck off family room with hot tub is set beneath the dramatic cedars.
• Abundant storage throughout the home.

• Level entry with spacious, open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining
• Large eat-in kitchen flows to big adjacent dining room
• Master suite retreat and two other bedrooms are separated from public areas
• Huge fourth bedroom on main floor could also be terrific family room
• Professionally landscaped gardens plus huge, sunny planting beds for vegetables
• Handsome fireplaces in beamed-ceiling living room and master bedroom
• Two office areas, three large skylights and abundant storage
• Montclair School District
• Attached two-car garage is level-in to main floor

More details at www.6214Ascot.com

Three blocks from Montclair Village on the Piedmont side of Montclair, this four bedroom, three bath midcentury home is ideal for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining . Walls of windows look out onto the lovely landscaped gardens and spacious brick patio. Thoughtful updates enhance the clean, welcoming architecture with modern touches and conveniences. Natural light fills both the public and private spaces and provides a cheery, peaceful atmosphere. The large private master suite features a Bay view and walk-in closet. Beautiful, friendly neighborhood with a Walk Score of 86!

• Level living in a sun-filled mid-century home with tasteful updates
• Large updated eat-in kitchen opens to the patio and landscaped gardens
• Dining room also leads to patio which features a deluxe outdoor barbecue center
• Three bedrooms and two baths on the main level are in a separate wing
• Fourth bedroom suite on lower level is ideal for au-pair, office and guests
• Popular Farmer’s Market every Sunday in Montclair Village
• Near major freeways, regional parks and popular shopping districts
• Montclair School District*

*Admittance into Montclair Schools is not guaranteed. Please inquire with the Montclair School District.

More details at 6384Estates.com

1155 Holman Road. This Crocker Highlands home with rare contemporary styling offers a convenient, central location in one of Oakland’s most desirable neighborhoods.

With three bedrooms, two baths, two half-baths, two large bonus rooms, hardwood floors and cathedral ceiling, there’s lots to enjoy. Lots of room for everybody’s hobbies and activities, too!

Loads of shopping and restaurants in nearby Lakeshore, with the popular Farmers Market on Saturdays. Grand Lake, Montclair and Glenview are also nearby, with carpool and easy freeway access.

• Beautiful views onto the tree-line Trestle Glen neighborhood
• Near shopping and restaurants in Lakeshore and Glenview districts
• Master bedroom suite with updated bathroom
• Family rooms on all three levels are perfect for play and entertaining
• Large eat-in kitchen opens to deck and terraced garden
• Two car garage with storage

This handsome brick Tudor home in Upper Rockridge is spacious, with an easy flow on all three floors. Offering four bedrooms and three and-a-half baths, there’s room for everyone. Plus, with a separate office, family room and two huge bonus spaces, the possibilities are almost endless. The living and dining rooms open onto a large, majestic veranda, which overlooks the huge level lawn and garden — perfect for entertaining, play and gardening, of course! The convenient, central location is near almost everything the area has to offer. Check out the special property website for even more information.

• Beautiful Tudor feautures classic brick, shake roof and half-timber architecture
• Large, level lawn and garden perfect for play, entertaining and gardening.
• Light-filled public rooms open to majestic veranda overlooking the large lawn and garden.
• Eat-in kitchen with bar adjoins breakfast room and opens onto front garden.
• Three bedrooms and two baths upstairs, including master suite and lovely outlooks.
• Separate office on main floor with garden views; half-bath and mahogany staircase.
• Hardwood floors on first and second floor; fireplaces in living and family rooms.
• Garden level has bedroom suite, family room, two bonus rooms and workshop.
• Close to BART, freeways 13, 24, 580, San Francisco, Contra Costa County and Redwood Regional Parks.
• Rockridge and Monclair shopping districts, as well as the College, Piedmont, Lakeshore and Grand Avenues restaurants, entertainment, shops and services are nearby.

Perched in Upper Laurel, this cool 1957 Modern offers privacy, stylish design and sweeping San Francisco Bay views. The spacious, peaceful grounds access easily from the house and are ideal for convenient indoor/outdoor living. With nicely updated kitchen and bath, and two garden-view bedrooms, this immaculate and sunny home is ready to move in!

• Laundry room off kitchen could be a home office — move the washer & dryer downstairs!
• Remodeled eat-in kitchen opens to patio for outdoor dining and features Bay views
• Stunning beamed ceilings and gorgeous hardwood floors add richness throught the home
• Mature irrigated gardens surround the huge lighted patio — also with Bay views – a perfect setting for entertaining, play and gardening
• Large corner fireplace brings warmth and romance to the living and dining rooms
• Dual paned windows, central heating and air conditioning for increased comfort year round
• Near shopping, transportation and regional parks
• Extra storage is provided in the basement

This chic Contemporary Montclair retreat is sited on a rare sunny and wooded, landscaped hillside. The surroundings feel like Lake Tahoe, yet the inside spaces look a little like a New York loft with soaring ceilings and lots of windows. A lovingly maintained, light-filled 2 BR/2 BA home, it also has a bonus room that has been used as an office, media space, family room and guest quarters.

The second full bath is conveniently on the lower level with the family room, laundry area and large closets. There is a separate exterior entrance here. The top level open floor plan, with beautiful red oak flooring, shows off lovely canyon views, flowing easily between the front and back decks. The living area, with stylish wood-burning fireplace, leads to the dining area and then the large open kitchen — which features yards of counter space, shelves and cabinets. The bedrooms are separated from the public area with a pocket door, affording quiet and privacy. Closet space abounds on both levels of this home. The big 2 car garage, rare in Montclair, is also in fine condition, offering lots of storage near the street level.

The peace and quiet of nature feels like a million miles away — yet the activities, shops and restaurants of Montclair Village, Piedmont Avenue and Berkeley are very close. Schools and freeways are nearby and BART is less than 10 minutes away, as are the beautiful hiking and biking trails of the spectacular East Bay Regional Parks.

This is a special condominium in one of Oakland’s most desired residences. Sophisticated and peaceful, this spacious and premium home presents the casual elegance of mid-century architecture at its best. With two master suites overlooking The Rose Garden, on of the areas beautiful historic parks. The views from the large balcony, filtered through majestic redwoods, offer a personal sanctuary as well as an ideal place to entertain. The eat-in kitchen, large living room and one of the bedroom suites open directly to the balcony.

In the living room, the marble fireplace provides a cozy focal point, and, with lots of storage and closets, there is plenty of room for everything. New designer carpeting, lighting and paint provide a fresh and modern theme, which is harmonious in every way.

The location, which is absolutely central, is convenient to the many shops, restaurants and amenities offered on Piedmont, Lakeshore and Grand Avenues. With all forms of transportation nearby, this is a terrific and rare opportunity.

All new construction in central Rockridge, a very rare opportunity! This just-completed home, with Craftsman styling on the outside and modern design on the inside, features top-of-the-line fixtures and high-efficiency systems. Imagine, a stylish brand new home located in the heart of one of the most coveted Bay Area communities.

The location is ideal: only one and one-half blocks from College Avenue, with dozens of enticing shops, inviting restaurants and the convenience of nearby BART. Because this desireable neighborhood is just 20 minutes away, The Rockridge District in many ways seems like a suburb of San Francisco, with its own lively urban appeal - but boasting better weather and a relaxed, welcoming environment.

With understated elegance throughout, the attention to detail and commitment to quality is a hallmark of this custom home. Inside, the feeling is spacious and bright, with an easy flow through the uniquely designed open-plan public areas. Upstairs are the three bedrooms, and two and one-half baths – including a luxurious master suite and a separate office. Plus, the laundry room is located near the bedrooms where it belongs.

The deluxe European kitchen with breakfast nook adjoins a large family room, all opening to the patio – a perfect arragement for play, entertaining and inside/outside living. In addition to the numerous Green amenities, there is an attached garage with interior access. This one-of-a-kind residence must be seen to be fully appreciated.

Other highlights include:

• Architectural, light-filled design which features high ceilings, modern open floorplan, tall glass-paneled doors and custom windows
• Green amenities include electric solar panels, end-grain wood flooring, tankless water heater, extra insulation, two high-efficiency furnaces and composite countertops
• Spacious master bedroom suite with hill views and exquisite spa-like bath including timed radiant floor heating, automatic skylight and steam shower
• Extra-large eat-in kitchen features the lastest deluxe energy-efficient European appliances, expansive counterspace and pantry storage
• Artisan-quality tilework – custom lighting – upstairs laundry room – large closets and storage
• Colorful drought resistant landscaping with automatic irrigation system in front and back gardens adding year-round beauty
• Near BART, freeways, UC, regional parks and the exciting shops and restaurants on College, Claremont and Piedmont Avenues