Historic Maybeck Estate and Botanical Garden

A 4500 sq ft. home designed by the architect of the Palace of Fine Arts, Bernard Maybeck in the midst of a landscaped botanical park. The residence is in a hidden enclave close to the University of California Berkeley and the Claremont Hotel. Past guests include movie stars, iconic chefs such as Julia Childs, Academy award winning music has been composed on the piano in the living room and we look forward to hosting you as well. The space The residence is a famed architectural masterpiece by Bernard Maybeck, the architect of the Palace of Fine Arts, in the midst of a one acre botanical garden, with total privacy in the Claremont district of the Oakland/Berkeley Hills. It has been featured in over 25 books and magazines, including the covers of House Beautiful, American Bungalow and Preservation magazine. Location: Downtown San Francisco: 12 minutes by car, 20 minutes by BART. Direct Airport access by BART. The Space: -Situated on a one acre lot in the Oakland Hills. -4500 Square feet. -3 bedrooms available with the possibility of adding a 4th. -3 bathrooms. -Architecturally designed craftsman style kitchen with an AGA stove. -Dining Room seats 16. -Baronial fireplace. -Steinway grand piano from 1888. -Laundry facility. -Wireless internet. -Generous parking. The Difference: -Throughout the house views into gardens and ancient oak trees. -Built in 1914 out of a thousand year old Redwood. -The ultimate in privacy. -Quiet, Safe Neighborhood -Filled with stimulating, museum quality Fine Art. -Luxurious living at its best. Food & Restaurants: Exquisite dining and shopping five minutes away on College Ave. -La Farine -Market Hall -Verbruggi Meats -Yasai Market - Millenium Vegan Restaurant -Vino wines -Wood Tavern Restaurant -Acre -Kitchen Story and many more. Nearby attractions -UC Berkeley -Lake Merritt -Art Murmur *Minimum three night stay. * Unable to accommodate children from the ages of 1-12. Guest access The entire home and surrounding lush gardens. Other things to note Be prepared for an ultimate experience of elegance, relaxation and perfection.