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Berkeley,CA 94708
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 7,526 sqft
Price per Sqft $989
Subdivision Berkeley Hills
MLS Listing ID 41100592
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1929
Lot Size 0.707 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Property Description
Prominently sited on Buena Vista Way, the Hume Cloister is a Berkeley treasure, steeped in history and architectural splendor. This Gothic Revival estate, designed in 1927 by John Hudson Thomas for Samuel & Portia Bell Hume, evokes a 13th-century French monastery. Samuel, a UC Berkeley professor & curator, and Portia, a pioneering psychiatrist, envisioned a sanctuary of creativity & reflection. Set on over 2/3 of an acre, the estate offers panoramic SF Bay views w/ the Golden Gate Bridge perfectly framed off the terrace. At its heart lies a serene cloister courtyard lined w/ arched colonnades, featuring a stone wishing well. Extensively restored over the last 7yrs, it offers the comfort of modern amenities while preserving exquisite historic details. The living room w/ 25' ceilings features a large fireplace & mezzanine library w/ office overlooking the Bay. Kitchen includes Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator & custom millwork. The landscaped grounds include a koi pond, bocce court, greenhouse, garden beds, redwood grove, and a hot tub deck off primary suite. An attached guest house offers full accommodations, including a modern kitchen, laundry, BR & LR. More than a home, the Hume Cloister is a rare blend of history, design & soul, a timeless retreat ready for its next chapter. Views: Downtown
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Rooms
Other Rooms Guest House
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar,Eat-in Kitchen,Workshop
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Tile
Fireplaces Type Dining Room,Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dryer,Washer
Exterior
Parking Features Garage
Garage Spaces 2.0
Garage Description 2.0
Pool None
Waterfront Description Pond
View Y/N Yes
View Bay,Bridge(s),City Lights,Hills,Panoramic,Water
Roof Type Tile
Porch Patio
Attached Garage Yes
Total Parking Spaces 7
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description Garden,Secluded,Sprinklers Timer,Yard
Story Three Or More
Entry Level Three Or More
Sewer Public Sewer
Level or Stories Three Or More
Additional Building Guest House
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 582242671
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
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