2900 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 – 41100592

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Sean Beattie

sean@brivio.com +1(415) 716-7190

Listed by Adrienne Tunney Krumins • The GRUBB Company

$7,450,000

Est. payment - /mo

6 Beds

8 Baths

7,526 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

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

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1929

Lot Size 0.707 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Bridge AOR

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.

Location

State CA

County Alameda

Interior

Heating Zoned

Cooling Central Air

Flooring Tile

Fireplaces Number 2

Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Skylight(s)

Appliance Dishwasher, Double Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer

Laundry Dryer, Laundry Room, Washer, Sink

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

View Bay, Bay Bridge, City Lights, Downtown, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, Bridge(s), City, Mt Tamalpais

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Premium Lot, Secluded, Other, Landscaped, Private

Story 3

Architectural Style Other, See Remarks

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Sean Beattie

+1(415) 716-7190

Broker Associate | CA DRE# 01304100

Broker Associate CA DRE# 01304100

2900 Buena Vista Way Berkeley, CA 94708

Sean Beattie

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