Within the hilly, historic East Bay neighborhood of Kensington, a plethora of architecturally important properties stand. Amongst them, 113 Purdue Avenue stands out. This house is set on a parcel as soon as owned by a legendary architect, and has been in a single household because it broke floor in 1947. Now, it may very well be yours for $1.495 million.
Domestically often called Maybeck Estates, this portion of Purdue Avenue was as soon as owned by famend Bay Space architect Bernard Maybeck.
Maybeck himself oversaw this dwelling’s building. Right here he’s, standing in his trademark jacket, wanting on.
Itemizing images: Open Properties Images; classic dwelling images courtesy Todd Hodson/Purple Oak RealtyMaybeck subdivided his parcel, promoting heaps solely to candidates who met along with his (and his spouse’s) approval. In accordance with the itemizing’s official webpage, “Bernard and his spouse, Annie, interviewed every potential dwelling builder, in search of good younger {couples} who did not drink or spend past their means, and who promised to not construct a white home. Bob and Ollie Shaner handed the take a look at and have become one of many first households to have a stake on the wild part of Purdue.”
The inside is fashionable, with authentic options accented by modern additions.
Itemizing images: Open Properties Images; classic dwelling images courtesy Todd Hodson/Purple Oak RealtyWhen the Shaners constructed this dwelling in 1947, the highway itself was an unpaved cow path. “There have been no utilities or sewer hookups. Bob and Ollie Shaner and several other different {couples} have been pioneers on the hillside,” Purple Oak Realty itemizing agent Todd Hodson advised SFGATE. “Bob was all the time a tinkerer and will nonetheless be seen nicely in his 90s climbing onto his roof to make repairs and carving wood bears in his driveway. He led historic excursions of the neighborhood, sharing the historical past [of the area],” he stated.
The Shaner household has owned the home because it was constructed, so that is the primary time the house has ever been on the general public market.
The house has many home windows that seize the woodsy setting and forested views.
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Wooden paneling and glass add heat and light to the house.
Itemizing images: Open Properties Images; classic dwelling images courtesy Todd Hodson/Purple Oak RealtyAt this time, the two,247 sq. foot abode is a extra fashionable model of its authentic self. There are three bedrooms and three loos, all up to date, and a recent kitchen.
The house options indoor-outdoor movement, a favourite function of Maybeck-inspired design.
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A brick floored membership room appears to be like able to host the classic cocktail get together of your desires.
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This a part of the house evokes the period it was in-built.
Itemizing images: Open Properties Images; classic dwelling images courtesy Todd Hodson/Purple Oak RealtyHowever the “membership home room,” with its indoor-outdoor movement, brick flooring and wood-burning range, in addition to the large, wrap-around deck, appear straight out of Maybeck’s time, lending the house a historic and timeless really feel.
Here is a classic shot of the household having fun with the outside fire/lined patio.
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Wanting again on the home from the deck, we see the house’s distinctive geometry and superb setting for taking within the hilltop vistas.
Itemizing images: Open Properties Images; classic dwelling images courtesy Todd Hodson/Purple Oak RealtyThat deck overlooks the wildness of the world, the place Tilden Park and Wildcat Canyon are shut neighbors.
Anna Marie Erwert writes from each the renter and new purchaser perspective, having (lastly) achieved each statuses. She focuses on nationwide actual property developments, specializing within the San Francisco Bay Space and Pacific Northwest. Observe Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert.