2900 Buena Vista Way Way, Berkeley, CA 94708 (MLS # 41100592)

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PRICE $7,450,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 6
BATHS 7.5
HOME SIZE 7,526 sqft
LOT SIZE 30,780 sqft
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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

DAYS ON MARKET 1 LAST UPDATED 6/6/2025
TRACT BERKELEY HILLS YEAR BUILT 1929
GARAGE SPACES 2.0 COUNTY Alameda
STATUS Active PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dryer, Washer
CONSTRUCTION Concrete
EXTERIOR Garden
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Attached Garage, Yes
HEAT Forced Air
INTERIOR Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen
LOT 0.7066 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Garden, Secluded
PARKING Attached, Garage
POOL DESCRIPTION None
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 3+
SUBDIVISION BERKELEY HILLS
VIEW Yes
VIEW DESCRIPTION Bay, Bridge(s), City Lights, Hills, Panoramic, Water
WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION Pond
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