1 Maybeck Twin Dr #2

Maybeck's final home, rustic architecture, modern comforts and botanical 47-year gardens. Sense of retreat and quiet. Cottage apartment is the original garage for Maybeck's 1930s Packard - a gift from Earl C. Anthony - Maybeck's client
Entry door (screened) with whimsical statuary, teak bench and casement windows. Curly willow and African tree fern flank the pathway
1 Maybeck Twin Dr #2 — Photo 3
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,
Kitchen with dishes, glassware, DW, Stove, refrigerator and sitting room
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 10
private patio outside French double doors - enjoy your coffee and morning routine in the garden
Through french doors to private patio
Views from the garden of Bay Bridge and San Francisco1
Drawing of entry by Jacomena Maybeck, daughter-in-law of Bernard
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
1 Maybeck Twin Dr #2 — Photo 16
  • Furnished

$4,850/ mo
Total price
Now includes required monthly fees in total price
Studio1 bath710 sqft condo
Available September 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

One of a kind garden level Studio feels like a 1 bedroom due to sliding dividing wall - part of Bernard Maybeck's own home. Indoor cat possible with pet fee. Western views to San Francisco and Bay. A second smaller studio cottage is available to rent in adjacent building with Steinway. Public parking on adjacent Buena Vista Way, parking on driveway possible. Bike storage. Kitchen with operable skylight, refrigerator/freezer, sink, stove, dishwasher, ventilating hood, microwave, granite counters. Washer/Dryer in unit. Heating is cozy radiant fin-style. Weber BBQ. French Doors to a private patio. Casement windows, clerestory windows in shower. Walking to UC Berkeley or the Cheese Board and Peet's coffee. Vegetable bed available behind cottage. Lush garden, New Avocado queen bed. Large work table available. Furnishing details flexible. Linens/towels/dishes provided. Studio is surrounded by an extensive 45 year old botanical garden. We are beekeepers, (honey is amazing!) enjoy traveling and hiking in Tilden just above the property. We 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 Mon - Thurs afternoons.

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Studio$4,850$2,283+$3,858+$4,367+$4,330+$3,913+$3,400+$4,523+$3,960+
1 bed$2,842+$5,130+$5,482+$5,574+$4,748+$5,256+$4,614+
2 beds$4,224+$8,250+$7,668+$8,464+$7,005+$5,317+$7,810+$6,670+
3 beds$4,939+$10,025+
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Distance5.6 miles away11.4 miles away10.4 miles away10.3 miles away9.9 miles away7.6 miles away9.7 miles away11.6 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 UnitSharedIn UnitIn UnitSharedSharedIn Unit
SecurityDoorman, Gated EntryGated EntryDoorman, Night Patrol, Gated EntryDoorman, Night PatrolNight Patrol, Gated Entry
A/CYesYesYes
DishwasherYesYesYesYesYesYes
ParkingYesYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
GymYesYesYesYesYesYes
PoolYesYes
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