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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.