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Key Details
Sold Price $2,100,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,143 sqft
Price per Sqft $668
Subdivision N Berkeley
MLS Listing ID 41045492
Sold Date 01/23/24
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 5
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1915
Lot Size 8,789 Sqft
Acres 0.2
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.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Area Listing
Interior
Interior Features Bonus/Plus Room, Library
Heating Zoned
Cooling None
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 4
Fireplaces Type Dining Room, Living Room
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry Laundry Room
Exterior
Exterior Feature Front Yard, Terraced Up, Landscape Misc
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool None
View Y/N true
View Partial
Parking Type Garage Faces Front
Private Pool false
Building
Lot Description 2 Houses / 1 Lot
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Custom
Level or Stories Three or More Stories
New Construction Yes
Schools
School District Berkeley (510) 644-6150
Others
Tax ID 602473261
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