If your dream is to live in a Mediterranean villa with a modern sensibility without leaving the Bay Area it’s about to come true. This property in Glen Highlands offers elegance, privacy, and breathtaking views of the Oakland hills. The materials and artisanship of this home are unmatched, from the dramatic entry to the vaulted ceilings to the marble floors, which complement the ornate marble fireplace next to the formal dining area. There is an enormous common area for entertaining in style, including a full bar. The open, sun-drenched kitchen, with its dramatic black granite counters, blond wood, and stainless appliances, flows into a more casual family/media room with another fireplace and two adjacent patios. Divided into two “retreats,” this home is designed so you and your guests or extended family can enjoy gracious living while maintaining personal space. A guest bedroom with a luxurious en suite, and a private entry make up the top level.