Bay Area architect Beverly David Thorne was known as “the man of steel” for his prolific use of the material in designs such as the Oakland home of jazz musician Dave Brubeck (1954) and Case Study House #26 (1963). While both structures made Thorne famous, he preferred more discreet projects—which is perhaps what attracted him to this secluded site in Berkeley, California. Inspired by the hilltop perch, Thorne designed a comparatively modest post-and-beam structure that is now up for sale after a recent restoration.

The home’s original owners collaborated with Thorne on the design, reportedly beginning the process in 1955 but not completing construction until 1964. When a devastating fire destroyed the home some thirty years later in 1991, the couple once again hired Thorne to rebuild the exact home. While the use of steel is less evident in the reconstructed version, the wood-clad structure relies on a steel-reinforced frame.

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Offering three bedrooms, along with two full and two half bathrooms, the 2,772-square-foot home is spread out across three levels. The main floor features all living spaces while the upstairs contains a couple of the bedrooms and a study. The lower level features a family room, along with the last bedroom and a large wine cellar. Outside, lush landscaping makes the most of the secluded hilltop lot, which is surrounded by trees and nearly invisible from the street below. Keep scrolling to see more of the property, currently listed for $2,995,000.

1725 Grand View Drive in Berkeley, California, is current listed for $2,995,000 by Anja Plowright and Colette Ford of The Grubb Co., Inc.

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