luxury houses with terrace for sale Alameda County, United States

Panoramic Bay views define this fully redesigned custom luxury home on the coveted Piedmont side of Montclair, just blocks from Montclair Village. Reimagined by Daniel Strening Architects and award-winning Andrea Smith Designs, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath residence blends sophisticated style with effortless California living.A dramatic floating staircase leads to the main level, where an open floor plan and walls of glass frame sweeping Bay views and fill the home with natural light. Designed for both everyday living and luxury entertaining, the main level features two distinct living areas, including an elegant vaulted-ceiling lounge with fireplace and artisan limestone mantle. A formal dining room, stylish butler’s pantry with built-in bar and dramatic stone backsplash, and a beautifully updated half bath complete the space. Also featured is a versatile fourth bedroom, guest suite, or private office with separate entrance, full bath, and tranquil maple garden.The chef’s kitchen showcases high-end appliances, custom cabinetry, stone countertops, and Bay-facing windows, with direct access to beautifully landscaped level gardens for seamless indoor-outdoor living. An upper view deck provides the perfect setting for sunsets, entertaining, and panoramic San Francisco and Bay views.Upstairs are three bedrooms, including two luxurious suites with walk-in closets and spa-inspired baths. Designer bathrooms feature Grandview Hudson White tile, heated floors, custom cabinetry and mirrors, designer lighting, and a Toto Washlet in the primary suite, while the secondary bath includes a large whirlpool tub. A sunlit office or kids’ lounge with dramatic windows and outlooks adds flexibility and charm. Additional features include a two-car garage with Tesla charging station and workshop, extensive built-in storage, SPAN smart electrical panel, Unifi Dreamwall, recessed U7 Pro access points, Nest climate controls, in-wall Klipsch speakers, Navien tankless water heater with recirculation system, Carrier heat pump, seismic retrofitting, standing-seam metal roof, and new tempered low-E windows throughout. Private, refined, and ideally located near Montclair Village shops, dining, parks, and transportation, this exceptional home captures the very best of Montclair living.

Absolutely gorgeous. Welcome to this stunning 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in the sought after Canyon Heights neighborhood of Fremont. Spanning 2413 sq ft on a generous 8007 sq ft lot, this floor plan offers exceptional versatility. The main level features a rare downstairs bedroom and full bathroom. Entertain effortlessly in the formal living and dining rooms, boasting vaulted ceilings, beautiful views of the foothills, and a fabulous wine cellar. The remodeled kitchen is a delight for chefs with ample storage and updated countertops, flowing seamlessly into the bright family room anchored by a cozy gas insert fireplace. Thoughtful upgrades include fresh paint, dual pane windows, fully owned solar panels for excellent energy savings, and a beautiful blend of hardwood, tile, and new carpet. Step outside to a private, fully fenced backyard featuring a patio, automatic sprinklers, and stunning hill views. A standout feature is the permitted detached office, providing ultimate work from home flexibility. Additional highlights include a convenient inside laundry room, an attached 2 car garage, an extended driveway, and a large side gate for possible RV or boat storage. Close to top schools. Do not miss this gem.

Introducing this charming single-level home in Newark's sought-after Lake neighborhood, situated on a generous lot of approximately 7,000 sq ft and offering 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and tasteful upgrades throughout. The open floor plan features a welcoming formal living room, a dining area open to the beautifully updated kitchen, and a family room with sliding glass door to the backyard patio. The remodeled kitchen offers granite countertops and backsplash, custom maple cabinetry, stainless sink, pantry, breakfast bar with pendant lighting, upgraded plumbing fixtures, and stainless steel appliances including gas stove with oven with Pacific TroSteam exhaust fan. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated with custom tile work, upgraded vanities, and modern plumbing and electrical fixtures. Additional highlights include Brazilian cherry wood flooring, upgraded baseboards, cove molding throughout, recessed lighting, plantation shutters with custom window casings, raised panel interior doors, dual pane windows, tile entryway, inside laundry room, and upgraded forced air heating and air conditioning. The beautifully landscaped exterior features an upgraded front entry door, stamped concrete driveway and walkways, a spacious backyard patio, and raised flower and vegetable beds along the side yard. Located in a charming, family-oriented neighborhood near Newark Lake, shopping, and outdoor attractions including Coyote Hills Regional Park and Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, with easy access to highways 880 and 84, BART, Silicon Valley, and the Peninsula.

Own an iconic Berkeley treasure at a substantially improved price! These 9 handsome units by Henry Gutterson are a masterpiece of urban design. Four duplexes face Maybeck's landmark Rose Walk, set around a landscaped garden courtyard, plus one private cottage with spacious private deck. Lovely views from upper units! Each unit unique, but all have hardwood floors, fireplaces, plus spaces. Duplex units used as two+ bedrooms. Cottage & garages face Codornices Rd. Ideal North Berkeley and UCB campus location, near the Rose Garden, and Gourmet District amenities, with a bus stop in front for direct access to BART. Landmark status+Mills Act=significant property tax relief! One unit and garage kept vacant for easy showing: 2523, which features its own w/d hookups. All other units tenant occupied, with shared laundry room. A unique opportunity to own a piece of Berkeley history! Extensive photo collection and description on RoseWalkComplex.com Photos include interiors of previously vacant units. Home Energy Score of 5 for cottage. Duplexes assessed w/o numeric scores.

This gracious 4+bed, 3.5 bath home will surprise you in many wonderful ways. You don't expect such privacy, or such a spacious traditional just a block to Shattuck, with Walnut Sq. and all that the Gourmet District offers mere blocks to the North. Or head South to UC, BART & downtown. It offers many features that modern buyers seek: surprisingly spacious public rooms bathed in light; a bedroom suite on the main level; an updated kitchen with calming green stone counters, impressive 6-burner gas cooktop & built-in oven. Generous cabinets plus a separate pantry with a super skylight, leading to a delightful deck built around an impressive Japanese Maple. Upstairs off a central landing are two front bedrooms with partial views that share a bath updated with stone shower, tile floor & Toto toilet. A primary suite features a joint bathroom/laundry area with slate floor, soaking tub. Primary bedroom leads through French doors to a bonus sunroom that will likely be a favorite: bathed in light from a skylight & corner leaded glass windows, with sylvan views of that magnificent Maple! Used as an office, library or nursery, it offers a perfect private retreat. There's front garden seating, plus a private back deck & patio for al fresco dining. The ultimate surprise: a separate permitted home climbing gym (or office/studio) with a half bath. Carport with EV charger down shared driveway. Efficient Heat Pump HVAC. HES=5; BESO & sewer compliant.

Follow the private drive to this Chateau Country Estate home. Front door opens to a formal foyer that expands to the living room with a grand stoned fireplace. From here the single story home has 2 wings. The first has a spacious family room with abundant natural light, framed with open arches allowing natural light to flow to the dining and kitchen areas. The formal dining room features a Butler's Pantry. A gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, copper sink, gas stove with pot filling faucet, beverage/wine refrigerator, large island, walk-in pantry and informal dining area. 5 bds, 4 baths and laundry are on the other wing. Bd 1 has it's own bath, 2 bds share a bath. A hall bath is adj to bd. Primary Suite is at the end of the hallway. It features a FP, French Doors to outdoor deck w hot tub and lg walk-in closet. The chic bath has a dual shower with seating, a soaking tub, vanity counter. Other features: plank hrdwd floor; tile in baths; 2-zone heat; 3-car garage, fenced yd, patios, porches. Nearby Old Vineyard Ave Trail provides for a pleasant walk with views of the vineyards. Enjoy tastings at Rubino and Ruby Hill Wineries. Shadow Cliffs Park offers fishing, boating, swimming. Come experience the feeling of this home...Make it your new home!

Piedmont Pines Mid Century Retreat. Nestled among the trees, this serene mid-century home offers the feeling of a Tahoe getaway just minutes from Montclair Vilage. The main house features 4+ bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, two spacious living rooms, and flexible spaces ideal for a media room, office, or gym. An additional 1-bedroom, 1-bath suite with a private entrance is perfect for guests or an au pair. Designed for effortless indoor/outdoor living, the home opens to expansive private decks leading to a tranquil pond and level play area, hot tub and surrounded by gardens with a Japanese-inspired design. Enjoy glimpses of the Bay, a fuly remodeled kitchen, and an open floor plan with warm wood finishes, a wet bar, and sliding glass doors framing lush greenery. Conveniently located near Hwy 13 and scenic hiking and biking trails, this one-of-a-kind property offers privacy, beauty, and a true connection to nature—just moments from city life. Close to top rated schools, East Bay Parks and much more!