A Bernard Maybeck–Designed Home With an Expansive Deck and Sunroom Seeks $1.5M in the Bay Area
Built in 1949 by the famous Berkeley architect, the three-bedroom residence sits on a wooded hilltop bordering a pristine nature preserve in Kensington, California.
Built in 1949 by the famous Berkeley architect, the three-bedroom residence sits on a wooded hilltop bordering a pristine nature preserve in Kensington, California.
Project Details:
Location: 113 Purdue Avenue, Kensington, California
Price: $1,495,000
Footprint: 2,247 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths)
Lot Size: 12,320 square feet
Architect: Bernard Maybeck
Year Built: 1949
From the agent: "Located at the end of a private road, this one-of-a-kind property is steeped in local history. This private section of Purdue Avenue was once owned by legendary Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck, who sold the parcel to the original owners. As one of the first homes built after the subdivision map was completed in 1947, this house was here when the road was still an unpaved cow path, with every purchaser literally a pioneer of the hilltop. Bernard and his wife, Annie, interviewed each prospective home builder, looking for nice young couples who didn’t drink or spend beyond their means, and who promised not to build a white house. Bob and Ollie Shaner passed the test and became one of the first families to have a stake on the wild section of Purdue. Bernard, in his late 80s then, would walk the three miles from his home on Buena Vista Drive in Berkeley, often in his trademark sheepskin coat, to check on the building progress and make suggestions. The house has been through several additions since its construction in 1949, but has retained its rustic charm and connection to the hilltop and canyon."
Legendary Berkeley architect Bernard Maybeck built the 1949 residence at 113 Purdue Avenue on a massive lot spanning more than an acre in the hills of Kensington, California. The midcentury home sits at the end of a private road bordering the sprawling Tilden Nature Area.
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A large picture window in the kitchen offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. Blue-painted cabinets add a pop of color below the white tile countertops.
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A cozy dining nook with bay windows overlooks a peaceful private courtyard.
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