2900 Buena Vista Way new Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Berkeley,CA 94708
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
Year Built 1929
Lot Size 0.707 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
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
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
Building
Lot Description Premium Lot,Secluded,Other,Landscaped,Private
Story 3