1 Maybeck Twin Dr #2

Maybeck's own home, rustic historic architecture, modern comforts and botanical 47 year gardens. Sense of retreat and quiet.
1 Maybeck Twin Dr #2 — Photo 2
New queen bed in sleeping area of Studio. Two work tables here - Sliding doors separate sleeping from the Kitchen and sitting area. Couch and wood chest now in adjacent sitting room/kitchen!
Skylight opens! Leather recliner (optional) table, chairs and couch with wood coffee table/chest
Entry walkway past Spanish Olive Oil Urn, mature banana trees, podophyllum,
Clerestory windows in shower, tile flooring, heated floors, magnified side mirror
Clerestory windows make this shower and WC space light-filled
1 Maybeck Twin Dr #2 — Photo 8
Kitchen with dishes, glassware, DW, Stove, refrigerator and sitting room
Live in a Berkeley City Designated Landmark; recognized by the architectural community for its storied history as the favorite (and final one) of Maybeck's many homes
private patio outside French double doors - enjoy your coffee and morning routine in the garden
Views from the garden of Bay Bridge and San Francisco1
Drawing of entry by Jacomena Maybeck, daughter-in-law of Bernard
Entry door (screened) with whimsical statuary, teak bench and casement windows
  • Furnished

$5,500/ mo
Total price
Now includes required monthly fees in total price
Studio1 bath710 sqft condo
Available August 1
1 Maybeck Twin Dr #2

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What you get

No petsIn-unit laundryParking

Costs, fees, and lease terms

Lease terms

No Subletting, furnished Cottage

Pets

  • Dogs

    Not allowed
  • Cats

    Not allowed

The neighborhood

About the building

Garden Studio Apartment sited on Bernard Maybeck's own home property; former garage for Ben's 1930s Packard. Western views to San Francisco and Bay. Permitted public parking on adjacent Buena Vista Way. Parking on driveway negotiable. Bike Storage. Kitchen with skylight; Refrigerator/Freezer, sink, stove, ventilating hood, microwave, granite counters. Washer/Dryer in unit. New (propane) Weber BBQ. French Doors and windows, clerestory windows in Shower. Walking to UC Berkeley or the Cheese Board and Peet's coffee. Vegetable bed available behind cottage. The rustic feel of the main property is reflected in the newer finishes in the Studio: wood and "stone" and lots of light Queen bed. Large work table available. Furnishing details flexible. Linens/towels/dishes provided. Cottage studio is surrounded by an extensive botanical garden. We are beekeepers, (honey is amazing!) enjoy travel and hiking and live in main house with our Burmese kitty Jack. Jim, a native of the East Bay is a writer and Kathy, a Seattle-born Californian teaches Suzuki piano.

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1 bed$3,060+$4,440+$4,719+$5,011+$5,747+$3,269+$5,313+$4,699+
2 beds$3,706+$7,265+$7,845+$4,020+$7,592+$6,782+
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Distance4.8 miles away10.4 miles away10.7 miles away11.4 miles away10.0 miles away3.7 miles away10.3 miles away9.9 miles away
PetsNo Pets AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats and Dogs AllowedCats and Dogs Allowed
LaundryIn UnitIn UnitIn UnitSharedIn UnitIn UnitShared
SecurityGated EntryDoorman, Gated EntryControlled AccessNight Patrol, Controlled AccessGated Entry
A/CYes
DishwasherYesYesYesYes
ParkingYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
GymYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
PoolYesYesYesYes
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