Location: Berkeley, San Francisco Bay Area, California, USA (Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose California Airports;) View Map
Accommodations: Home, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
This Julia Morgan designed classic home on a 2.5 acre estate adjacent to UC Berkeley fields, hillside and forest was built for the McFarlane family in the 1920s. The generously appointed three plus bedroom, three bath home was described by Morgan's biographer, Sara Boutelle, as the Berkeley architect's hidden masterpiece.
The stunning view of downtown San Francisco, the Golden Gate bridge and southern Marin County from the vantage point of the veranda of the finest estate on Panoramic Hill is surpassed only by the quiet charm of the solidly built home with its fascinating nooks and crannies.
The house was built in typical Morgan style, with generous sized rooms with redwood beams and large, solid windows allowing a magnificent light to fill the well appointed space. Outside, Morgan's design included sturdy trellises overhung with scented wisteria to complete the sense of space, with cobbled walkways, rock gardens, ponds and mighty redwoods as part of the estate living
Set on a natural, gently sloping, transition in the woods on Panoramic Hill the property has a creek running through it with a bridge and path leading to a beautiful hillside estate view of the San Francisco Bay. Wild turkeys, deer, a flock of wild band tailed pigeons and migrating birds co-inhabit the estate, and yet you are only a few blocks away from the University as well as shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Higher up the hill there are miles of hiking and running trails.
The house also has a private garden in a fenced yard. It has had modifications to make it more comfortable yet it retains the charm of an older home living.
The owners have preserved the integrity of Morgan's design by keeping the original butcher block counters in the kitchen, as well as the spacious pantry, but the kitchen has been updated with new appliances and the home has recently been redecorated. The kitchen comes fully stocked with pots, pans, dishware, and cutlery.
There is also a formal dining room and living room with cathedral ceilings and a full San Francisco Bay view framed by California native oaks.
The upper floor has three bedrooms, and a den. Each bedroom has its own separate bath. The upper garden bedroom has a queen sized bed and den, with separate entrance.
There is a very roomy master bedroom/sitting room with a king sized bed and bath. The third suite has a small bedroom with twin sized trundle bed (pull out bed underneath) and a living room with two sofa/beds.
There is central (forced air) heating, Wi-Fi hi-speed internet, cable TV and a washer/dryer en suite.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Communications
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$350/night .. $2100/week .. $8000/month
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Julia Morgan House in the Berkeley Hills
Year Purchased: 1974
Why the Owner Chose Berkeley
Set in the Berkeley hills, it is both urban and rural.
The Unique Benefits at this Home
It is a serene retreat while being totally accessible to UC Berkeley and the city.
Great running trails in the hills that connect to Tilden Park and Claremont Canyon
Owner's Map of Berkeley
Tom and Nhu Miller have lived in this property with their extended family since 1974. Tom is a lawyer in Oakland. Nhu was a reporter and now is a consultant to Atlantic Philanthropies in Ha noi. They divide their time between Berkeley and Ha noi and other parts of the world, developing projects for their non-profit organization, Green Cities Fund.
Property Photos
- Lower garden - Berkeley Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; View of Downtown & Golden Gate Bridge; Close to Biking & Hiking Trails
- Living Room - Berkeley Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; View of Downtown & Golden Gate Bridge; Close to Biking & Hiking Trails
- Dining area - Berkeley Vacation Home with Wi-Fi; View of Downtown & Golden Gate Bridge; Close to Biking & Hiking Trails
- Master bedroom
- Upper garden bedroom
- Upper garden
- Back living room
- Back bedroom
- Kitchen and pantry
- Master bedroom bath
- Lower foyer
- Upper foyer
- Sunset San Francisco Bay view
- Night view of dining and living room areas
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #258234
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