2900 Buena Vista Way, Berkeley, CA 94708
- $7,325,000
- 6
- BD
- 8
- BA
- 7,526
- SqFt
Listed by Adrienne Tunney Krumins, (510) 928-4521 from The GRUBB Company
(If provided) CoList: Anian Tunney from The GRUBB Company
Sold listing courtesy of Merritt Oliver from OBBREDO
- Sold Price
- $7,325,000
- List Price
- $7,450,000
- Closing Date
- Jul 28, 2025
- MLS#
- EB41100592
- Status
- SOLD
- Levels
- Three or More Stories
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Total Bathrooms
- 8
- Full Bathrooms
- 7
- Partial Bathrooms
- 1
- Sqft. of Residence
- 7,526
- Lot Size
- 30,780
- Listing Area
- Berkeley Map Area 1
- Year Built
- 1929
Property Description
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.
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Additional Information
- Acres
- 0.71
- Age
- 96
- Bathroom Features
- Tile, Updated Bath, Primary - Tile, Primary - Tub, Primary - Updated Bath(s)
- Cooling System
- Central -1 Zone
- Days On Market
- Unknown
- Fireplace Description
- Dining Room, Living Room
- Floor Covering
- Tile
- Garage Parking
- Attached Garage, Garage, Parking Area
- Heating System
- Heating - 2+ Zones
- Laundry Facilities
- In Laundry Room, Washer, Dryer
- Levels
- Three or More Stories
- Living Area
- 7,526
- Lot Description
- Other, Pond On Site, Private / Secluded
- Lot Size
- 30,780
- Neighborhood
- Berkeley Map Area 1
- Other Rooms
- Bonus / Hobby Room, Den / Study / Office, Guest House, Library, Other, Basement - Partial, Workshop, Laundry Room
- Pool Description
- Pool - No, None
- Roof
- Tile
- Sewer
- Sewer - Public
- Style
- Other
- Unincorporated Yn
- Yes
- View
- Bay View, Golden Gate Bridge, Hills, Bay View Bridge, Panoramic, San Francisco, Water, View of City Lights, Downtown
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