Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bebe McRae & Alexis Thompson

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bebe McRae & Alexis Thompson

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Bebe McRae & Alexis Thompson

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Known as the Senger house, and created by local luminary Bernard Maybeck, a recognized leader of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 1321 Bay View Place is a once in a lifetime property in the storied hills of North Berkeley.  Built in 1907 for German professor at UC Berkeley J.H. Senger and his family, the home is both warm and whimsical, feeling nearly like a castle out of a fairytale.  In creating this masterpiece, Maybeck was compelled to enchant its inhabitants with special details including original woodwork, medieval accents and ceilings adorned by copper and gold leaf paint, while creating functional spaces for life within.

With a total of five bedrooms and three full bathrooms in the main home and what is thought to be the last remaining barn in Berkeley with its own utilities, loft space and ample room for a variety of uses, the home is both spacious and flexible.  The heart of the home centers on a grand living room with a magnificent fireplace crowned by a giant “S” and a hearth inscribed with a line from a German poem which translates approximately to “Don’t worry today about tomorrow,” – compelling advice today in our modern busy lives. A library on the second level boasts beautifully vaulted ceilings continuing with the gold motif and inspiring views of the Bay.

The property itself is very rare and exceedingly private, with largely level grounds, including a grove of redwood trees, and totaling more than half an acre in one of Berkeley’s most coveted neighborhoods. Near UC Berkeley, Chez Panisse, parks and transportation this home is near to everything and yet feels a total world apart.  The availability of this home on the market presents a very special opportunity for those appreciative of architectural magnificence and cultural importance.

Address: 1321 Bay View Place, Berkeley, CA 94708

Price: $3,950,000

For more information, please contact Bebe McRae & Alexis Thompson at (510) 652-2133 or bmcrae@grubbco.com and athompson@grubbco.com

 Bebe McRae & Alexis Thompson are the exclusive agents representing the East Bay Area, including Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont and Orinda real estate markets as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Photos courtesy of Bebe McRae & Alexis Thompson

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Nestled in Berkeley's highly coveted Claremont neighborhood, this zen-like retreat offers a sublime environment for those who seek privacy and serenity from daily life, yet value close commutes and proximity to the community around them. Built originally in 2004 and conceived long before by David Bass of Maven Builders, this home was carefully and thoughtfully constructed with an amazing environmental sensitivity to the verdant creek-side setting. There are four bedrooms, including a master bedroom suite, a media room, a fitness room, reading loft, and a spa terrace. The current owners, founders of a very successful company, we're able to create an amazing live/work environment with independently accessed office spaces to accommodate a number of employees and high-tech equipment.

With an exposed fir post and beam frame braced by vertical trusses, and a foundation that integrates 27 piers, each sunk approximately 20 feet into the ground, the construction of this home is one of great integrity. And yet, with finishing work including sumptuous details like the 100-year old Port Orford cedar doors, expanses of glass, a kitchen island created from a single burl of black walnut, copper range hood, and concrete countertops and mantelpiece the living spaces are exquisitely inviting and offer an almost sensory experience. Soaring ceiling and sliding walls of glass open to the outside decks encircling the property and provide a dramatic setting of peaceful serenity.

The access into the home is very discreet and private and yet proximity to San Francisco, Oakland and beyond via close commutes make this a very desirable location. World-class dining, private clubs, top-rated schools, and hiking/biking trails are also only minutes away.

Address: 95 Vicente Road, Berkeley, CA 94705

Price: $2,895,000

For more information, please contact Bebe McRae & Alexis Thompson at (510) 652-2133 or bmcrae@grubbco.com and athompson@grubbco.com

 Bebe McRae & Alexis Thompson are the exclusive agents representing the East Bay Area, including Berkeley, Oakland, Piedmont and Orinda real estate markets as members of the Haute Residence Real Estate Network. View all of their listings here.

Photos courtesy of Bebe McRae & Alexis Thompson

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