54 Tamalpais Rd, Berkeley, CA 94708
- $2,100,000
- 5
- BD
- 5
- BA
- 3,143
- SqFt
Listed by Tracy Sichterman, (510) 520-0076 from BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
(If provided) CoList: Mykah Larkins from BERKELEY HILLS REALTY
Sold listing courtesy of OUT OF AREA OUT from OBBOUT
- Sold Price
- $2,100,000
- List Price
- $1,895,000
- Closing Date
- Jan 23, 2024
- MLS#
- EB41045492
- Status
- SOLD
- Levels
- Three or More Stories
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Total Bathrooms
- 5
- Full Bathrooms
- 5
- Sqft. of Residence
- 3,143
- Lot Size
- 8,789
- Listing Area
- Other Area
- Year Built
- 1915
Property Description
Nestled along Cordornices Creek in Berkeley, the Turner-Matthews home is a testament to a bygone era. Formerly owned by Hollywood writer Robert Shaw, it hosted luminaries like D.H. Lawrence and Oppenheimer's students. The house, designed by artist Shirley Turner and her brother Steven Matthews, reflects the Arts and Crafts aesthetic. Unique features include a curved living room mirroring the topography of the land, a 15-ft tall stone fireplace of local stone, and redwood-adorned structures evoking a magical treehouse. The property comprises the main house and a 1919 cottage, blending historic charm with modern comfort. Updates seamlessly integrate with original architecture, preserving the home's essence. Surrounded by nature, it enjoys a symphony of birdsong and the melodies of the Cordornices Creek. A mature garden designed by Berkeley landscape architect David Bingham adds to the serenity. Positioned high on a hill, the Turner-Matthews home stands as a visual spectacle that transcends traditional architecture, inviting residents to immerse themselves in its rich history and natural beauty.
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Additional Information
- Acres
- 0.20
- Age
- 109
- Cooling System
- None
- Days On Market
- Unknown
- Fireplace Description
- Dining Room, Living Room
- Floor Covering
- Wood
- Garage Parking
- No Garage
- Heating System
- Heating - 2+ Zones
- Laundry Facilities
- In Laundry Room, Washer, Dryer
- Levels
- Three or More Stories
- Living Area
- 3,143
- Lot Size
- 8,789
- Neighborhood
- Other Area
- Other Rooms
- Bonus / Hobby Room, Library
- Pool Description
- Pool - No, None
- Roof
- Composition
- Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Style
- Custom
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- View
- Partial
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