Another slice of architectural history is up for grabs in the Bay Area. Dating back to 1975, the multilevel dwelling, originally designed by prolific architect Tom Lowe, sits nestled in the hills of Berkeley, California.

“This home adheres to the midcentury ethos of architecture blending with the environment,” says Kate McEachern, who, along with her partner, Casey, purchased the property from the original owners in 2011. “We were stunned by the view of Claremont Canyon the first time we walked in.”

Throughout the last 10 years of ownership, the McEacherns have treated the residence to a thoughtful restoration—and even leaned on Tom Lowe for advice. “I reached out to him in 2017 and he surprised us by dropping by for an impromptu visit,” says Kate. “We sat with Lowe for hours, probing him about the design process and why he made certain decisions.”

At three stories, the residence spreads across 2,314 square feet, and includes a garage that was converted into a turnkey ADU in 2015. “At the time, I was a senior designer for Airbnb Plus and our unit was certified as one of only about 20,000 Plus properties globally,” states Kate. “The income from renting out the unit has covered the cost of our mortgage since the conversion, which allowed us to further invest in renovating and restoring the space.”

Drenched in natural light, the main residence offers an open floor plan, encompassed by extensive glazing which allows sweeping canyon views. Vaulted wood ceilings contrast with the surrounding white walls, creating an overall sense of openness and calm.

“We wanted to preserve as many original details as possible to honor the architecture while modernizing the space,” explains Kate. “We meticulously restored every inch of the home with period-specific details, like Concrete Collaborative terrazzo and Heath Ceramics tile.” Other notable updates include a new roof, solar panels, and an electric vehicle charging station.

“For us, the architecture plus the location made it the perfect home,” says Kate. “It's sited just a few minutes from Rockridge and Elmwood, but feels completely private and secluded with hiking trails at the end of the street.” Keep scrolling to see more of the property, now listed for $1,399,000.

1035 Rispin Drive in Berkeley, California, is currently listed for $1,399,000 by Andrea Gordon of Compass.

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