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Hiding Behind This $1.5M Berkeley Victorian Is a Fantastical Tree HouseView 16 Photos

Hiding Behind This $1.5M Berkeley Victorian Is a Fantastical Tree House

The funky home also features stained glass windows, a yoga studio, and a hot tub.
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Location: 906 Hearst Ave, Berkeley, California

Price: $1,495,000

Year Built: 1901

Renovation Designer: Nuria Bowart

Renovation Dates: 2002 through 2020

Footprint: 3,183 square feet (5 bedrooms, 4 baths)

Lot Size: 0.14 Acres

From the Agent: "This beautifully restored Victorian home features a four-color exterior and many artful touches including metal sculptures, a stained glass window, custom cabinetry, beautifully crafted balcony railings, stunning chestnut floors, high ceilings, skylights, an oasis of a yoga/dance studio, bamboo fencing, a cedar hot tub, meandering garden paths, and a whimsical tree house. It also features eco-friendly elements such as photovoltaic solar panels, a high-efficiency mini-split HVAC, an EV car charger, and a graywater irrigation system. The flexible layout features three-plus bedrooms in the main home, two bathrooms, and great flow to the magical garden. The ground level includes a two-bedroom, one-bathroom renovated unit and a one-bedroom unit. The level-in access makes the units perfect for intergenerational living, and the flexible spaces are great for a home office, guests, copurchasing, and/or extra income. The home represents the best of Berkeley: homage to original architecture blended with the heart and soul of artists, artisans, and craftspeople, and a commitment to quality and sustainability."

The home is full of custom art, including a stained glass window and an ironwork archway by Bryan Tedrick out front.

The home is full of custom art, including a stained glass window and an ironwork archway by Bryan Tedrick out front.

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The chestnut floors were harvested from a family farm in Healdsburg, California.

The chestnut floors were harvested from a family farm in Healdsburg, California.

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The home shares access to a permaculture garden with bees, herbs, and fruit trees.

The home shares access to a permaculture garden with bees, herbs, and fruit trees.

Nuria Bowart, the renovation designer and previous owner, is a dancer, and she created plenty of open space for movement.

Nuria Bowart, the renovation designer and previous owner, is a dancer, and she created plenty of open space for movement.

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Will Allstetter
Will Allstetter is a writer, designer, and software engineer based in NYC. His work focuses on technology, art, and culture. You can find him online at willallstetter.com.

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