At the East end of Dutton Avenue is the Oakland enclave of homes known as Sheffield Village.  Sheltered from Oakland by the Dunsmuir - Hellman Historic Estate and the rolling hills to the East of the area.

Back in 1928, the site of Sheffield Village was to be Saint Mary's College.  It was during an 11th hour bid that Moraga won out and took the bid from what was then San Leandro.

Developer E.B. Fields and Architect Irwin Johnson created a wonderful "Leave it to Beaver" suburban community.

Sheffield Village was one of the first planned communitues after World War II.

The streets in the area are all named after British sounding places such as Covington, Roxbury, Danbury and Middleton.

The Oakland Cultural Heritage Alliance gives walking tours during the summer months and Sheffield Village is often on of the tours each year.  The neighborhood has been given the status of "Historic District".

For the most parts the homes are 1940's ranchers and Cape Cods.  Homes most always have wood burning fireplaces, large lots and hardwood floors.  The homes are well kept and the tree lined streets make for a great neighborhood. 

Close to shopping just thru the Marlow Drive under pass, MacArthur Boulevard offers shops and restaurants.

Come by, drive around and give this area of Oakland a look or a second look.