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I served as a docent today at the "Eichler Home Tour and the Exotic Car Show", a fundraiser for Hospice By the Bay.

The house I was at is located in Locus Valley.  One of the smallest model but sits on the 2nd largest lot in the area - originally a bit over 1300sf; after 2 remodels, it is now 2230sf.

The house took complete advantage of the original design of the Eichler home and totally transformed it. 

The original atrium is now part of the interior with a retractable glass dorm over the opening.  The owners love the atrium idea, so they converted the carport to a new atrium with pebble stones and a soothing fountain and beautiful maple tree and princess flowers; a scored concrete floor with acid washed top gives it a wonderful outdoor feeling.  The original walkway is now a wall of closet and storage spaces.  A totally remodeled master bath has a luxury feeling.  An expanded wing has three bedrooms with one used as a sitting area for the kids; and what accomplished musicians they are!

Kitchen is another conversation point.  Brushed stainless steel bartop draws instant attention to the beautiful remodeled kitchen - zebra wood cabinets, exotic looking granite has an illusion of depth, and beautiful stainless steel appliances rounds up the flawless design. 

The back wall of glass was pushed 4 feet out, giving the house plenty of room for entertainment. 

All the furniture is modern and tastefully selected to compliment the look of the house.

The outdoor setting is beautiful also, with sparkling pool surrounded by rolling hills, a true Eichler site which showcases the Eichlers!

The people I met are incredible also. The owners are just wonderful and very down to earth. They kept on going out and then kept on coming back and ended up answering tons of questions.

Tons of Eichler lovers came through the house, and many stayed a long, long time taking notes and pictures. 

There was one couple from Chicago, a man from San Diego and most incredible, a young mother and her 10 year old son came from an Illinois town just for this event.  Her son has the talent and interest in architecture design ever since he was 3 years old, so mom brought him here just for the tour. What a lucky child to have a mom like that, and how proud his mothers must be of him! Amazing!

Oh, don't forget about that $500,000 exotic car outside.