One of the Quirkiest Homes in Berkeley Just Hit the Market for $1.2M
Late musician Charles MacDermed set out to build a different kind of dwelling in 1970s—and the unfinished house recently listed for the first time.
Late musician Charles MacDermed set out to build a different kind of dwelling in 1970s—and the unfinished house recently listed for the first time.
Location: 1112 & 1110 Sterling Avenue, Berkeley, California
Price: $1,189,000
Year Built: 1974
Footprint: 1,800 square feet
Lot Size: 0.15 acres
From the Agent: "This unique building concept by late owner, artist, and composer Charles MacDermed—but alas, never fully realized—soars in the Berkeley Hills. The owner described it as ‘a nest cupped aloft to the open air and light protected by perfect geometry.’ It’s substantial in its current steel structure, and you could add your own equally interesting and visionary designs by repurposing what is a very dynamic living area. The top floor has voluminous space and light, lending itself to a modern, open living plan while the middle and bottom levels and extensive outdoor deck allow you to create your private life among interior and exterior art and beauty. The sale includes two parcels, giving the buyer the opportunity to secure ample privacy or to build. This listing marks the first time the property has ever surfaced the market."
Perched in the heart of Berkeley Hills, the unfinished home overlooks the Bay Area and is located just a 30-minute drive from San Francisco.
Photo by Norton Frisk Media
Photo by Norton Frisk Media
MacDermed planned to transform the top level into an open music studio.
Photo by Norton Frisk Media
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