Lake Merritt lies just east of downtown Oakland, and is a popular spot for jogging and walking and boating. The lake is surrounded by park lands and city neighborhoods. In the heavily forested north Oakland hills, is the Montclair Village neighborhood. The Village center is surrounded by hilly, winding streets that are filled with lovely [...]
Telegraph Hill is one of San Francisco’s oldest neighborhoods. There are beautiful homes and condominiums here, many with stunning views of the City. At the top of Telegraph Hill is one of San Francisco’s great landmarks – Coit Tower. The Matchmakers is a real estate company specializing in beautiful homes in the greater San Francisco [...]
A lovely old stone house, on the edge of the village, in the Luberon. The Luberon is the area of the Vaucluse region of Provence in southern France made famous by Peter Mayle in his book, “A Year in Provence”. With a private enclosed garden and swimming pool, four bedrooms and three baths, the home [...]
In the beautiful Vaucluse region of Provence, east of Avignon, is this lovely stone village maison. The house was renovated in 2004, but still retains its original charm. In a quiet Provencal setting, the home is close to all amenities. There are approximately 1300 square feet in the home, with three bedrooms, two baths, and [...]
San Luis Obispo is at the heart of one of the fastest growing wine regions in California. This wine country estate is a stunning home overlooking vineyards and the mountains. San Luis Obispo is halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles, just a short drive from lovely ocean villages and beautiful beaches. For more information [...]
This Marin California country estate home has some of the most spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean in Marin County. The total real estate includes 14 rooms, 5000+ square feet, on 2 acres, with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 6 out buildings and 2 ponds. Offered at $1,375,000. The home is close to the beautiful Point [...]
This San Francisco Lower Pacific Heights home combines the ultimate in modern luxury behind an historic Victorian house facade. The luxurious home includes three bedrooms plus a family room, three full baths, two half baths, four decks, a two car garage, and a top floor master suite with great views and deck. Oak hardwood floors, [...]
This beautiful property on San Francisco’s Telegraph Hill has fantastic views of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge and nearby Coit Tower. In a prime real estate location, this luxury home has four bedrooms, four and a half baths, three fireplaces, and a wonderful indoor/outdoor feeling with patio, decks, and balconies. Just down the hilltop [...]
On famous Telegraph Hill, in San Francisco, is one of the famous landmarks of the city, Caffe Trieste. The espresso here is some of the best outside of Europe, and the music of the Giotta family is legend. Papa Gianni Giotta is known as “The Expresso Pioneer”, having brought Espresso and Cappuccino to the West [...]
In the San Francisco Bay Area, video is a very powerful tool for marketing homes – especially high-end luxury homes – in the real estate market today. Video speaks volumes more than photos or bland virtual tours. And real estate is fast becoming an international market. This certainly applies to the San Francisco Bay Area. [...]
If you are looking to relocate to the San Francisco area, the East Bay offers an exciting mix of people and cultures, and includes Berkeley and the University of California at Berkeley, and the energy and diversity of the city of Oakland, while being just minutes by car or the BART rapid transit system from [...]
This luxury country estate in San Luis Obispo, California is set on an acre overlooking lovely mountains and vineyards. The views are really stunning. San Luis Obispo is located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, on California’s Central Coast. This is beautiful wine country, adjacent to magnificent coastal towns and beaches – perfect for [...]
This gorgeous luxury English country estate in Eugene, Oregon is a masterpiece of architectural planning. With 4 bedrooms, 5 baths, and over 7500 square feet of living space, the home is the epitome of gracious living. Eugene, Oregon is a vibrant, progressive city. The University of Oregon is located here, with its 20,000 students. The [...]
This beautiful home in San Luis Obispo, California is the epitome of luxury and gracious living. Located in a gated community, the home looks out on a stunning landscape of mountains and vineyards. San Luis Obispo is halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, on California’s Central Coast – set amid one of the fastest [...]
This luxury English country estate home in Oregon is located just a few miles from the center of downtown Eugene, Oregon. Oregon is becoming the destination for many out-of-state individuals and families who are looking to relocate to the Pacific Northwest because of its outdoor attractions and slower-paced living. Eugene is a growing city – [...]