On the Market: A Revamped War Bunker, a Rare Marin Eichler, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week

The listings also include the former residence of children’s author Beverly Cleary, a Hudson Valley home, and a British composer’s Somerset retreat.
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Near San Francisco, a Rare Two-Story Eichler Home Lists for $3M

12 Great Circle Drive in Mill Valley, California, is currently listed for $2,995,000 by Leah Johnson of City Real Estate.

12 Great Circle Drive in Mill Valley, California, is currently listed for $2,995,000 by Leah Johnson of City Real Estate.

"This architecturally significant home nestled along the waterfront of Richardson Bay is captivating upon arrival. Rare not just for Mill Valley, this is but one of four original two-level floor plans in Strawberry Point. It possesses the period adornments of a classic Eichler structure within its dramatic ~3,689 square feet of living space, and a variety of techniques are used on the grounds to integrate the indoors with the outdoors for today’s modern lifestyle. This is a four-bedroom floor plan across two levels with a double-height living room, floor-to-ceiling windows, and bonus spaces throughout. The home wraps around a massive multilevel deck and numerous pathways cross the property. Minutes to neighborhood schools, downtown Mill Valley, and San Francisco, this private location is simply unrivaled."

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Now Seeking $1.9M, This Woodsy Hudson Valley Home Sits Across From a 500-Acre Park

151 Tweed Blvd. in Piermont, New York, is currently listed for $1,850,000 by Richard Ellis of Sotheby’s International Realty.

151 Tweed Blvd. in Piermont, New York, is currently listed for $1,850,000 by Richard Ellis of Sotheby’s International Realty.

"Welcome to Birchwood, a trophy home in the Lower Hudson Valley, only 35 minutes from NYC, and across from a 500-acre park. An asymmetrical, fully restored modern home with striking architectural details, it’s set on a wooded mountainside facing the Hudson River, in harmony with its natural environment. The home was designed in 1970 by architect Charles Winter, who was known for building many geometric homes on precipitous sites that ‘fit’ but do not disturb their natural settings. Instead, Winter’s homes flow with their dramatic environments, in a somewhat sculptural, and monumental way. The home’s design features multiple loft-like levels, some open to other spaces/rooms, and the central core of the home is the great room. In the 1980s, architect John Cincotta, known for his green homes, further enhanced this already extraordinary home, with use of additional natural materials."

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Beloved Children’s Author Beverly Cleary’s Midcentury Home Lists for $1.8M in Berkeley

1091 Creston Road in Berkeley, California, is currently listed for $1,849,000 by John Seravic of Compass.

1091 Creston Road in Berkeley, California, is currently listed for $1,849,000 by John Seravic of Compass.

"Celebrated architect Roger Lee designed this stunning home for Beverly Cleary, the famed children’s author. This midcentury-modern gem has four bedrooms and two baths, with amazing views and incredible details throughout. The open floor plan and rear yard are perfect for entertaining. All of this sits on an enormous lot, providing ample space for gardening or outdoor activities. Situated in the coveted Berkeley Hills, this property offers the best of both worlds: tranquility and convenience. It’s just minutes to downtown, so one can enjoy all that the area has to offer while still being able to retreat to a peaceful oasis. An architectural masterpiece in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Berkeley."

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After a Ground-Up Revamp, a WWII Bunker Seeks £2.3M on England’s Isle of Wight

The Bunker, located in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, is currently listed for £2,250,000 (approximately $2,834,460 USD) by The Modern House.

The Bunker, located in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, is currently listed for £2,250,000 (approximately $2,834,460 USD) by The Modern House.

"On the wild southern coast of the Isle of Wight, a former World War II bunker nestles before the dramatic backdrop of the Undercliff escarpment in St Lawrence, near Ventnor. Resting on an acre plot and surrounded by SSSI conservation land, The Bunker looks out uninterrupted to the channel and mainland Europe beyond. The beautifully realized concept was designed by Lincoln Miles and his partner, the artist Lisa Traxler. In a meeting of art and architecture, the house makes the most of its breathtaking position with technical, material, and aesthetic innovation throughout. The result is a superb home of around 3,000 square feet that incorporates the existing concrete bunker as a stunning gallery space. In addition, two Nissen huts have been repurposed as studio workspaces and occasional rentals."

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This Grade II-Listed Home Once Served as a Creative Retreat for British Composer Sir Arthur Bliss

Coombe Street, located in Pen Selwood, Somerset, England, is currently listed for £2,950,000 (approximately $3,758,005 USD) by The Modern House.

Coombe Street, located in Pen Selwood, Somerset, England, is currently listed for £2,950,000 (approximately $3,758,005 USD) by The Modern House.

 "This extraordinary Grade II*–listed modern masterpiece, set in 25 acres of gardens and ancient woodland, was designed by Peter Harland in 1935 as a home for the leading British composer Sir Arthur Bliss. Rooted in its peaceful setting, the house was designed for family life, for creating and communing, and as a retreat for self-reflection. The music room where Bliss created some of his most revered works, Grade II*-listed in its own right, is set deep in the ancient woodland; itself a scheduled monument. A four-bedroom guest cottage and its gardens lie due west of the main house. While retaining an overwhelming sense of quiet and seclusion, this remarkable home lies some seven miles south of Bruton and two miles from Stourhead, within easy reach of the open countryside and Somerset’s many cultural highlights."

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