1211 Bonita Ave new Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Berkeley,CA 94709
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,300 sqft
Price per Sqft $736
MLS Listing ID MR41095348
Style Custom
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1903
Lot Size 5,400 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Single Family Home
Property Description
In a lush setting of Japanese maples and bamboo, just moments from Monterey Market and Solano Avenue, lies a 3 ++ bedroom home that defies convention and captures the soul. Built in 1903 and reimagined in the 1930s by architect Carr Jones as his personal residence, it is a sculptural sanctuary filled with artistry and atmosphere. Though located in one of Berkeley's most vibrant neighborhoods, the grounds feel like a secluded woodland, with natural pathways, dappled light, and the hush of trees. Jones' legacy lives in the details-a tiny cathedral window, hand-hammered ironwork, and a Dutch door. Skylights flood the open interior with sun, including a dramatic round skylight above the show-stopping kitchen. Brilliant blue enameled lava stone countertops and a tree trunk column anchor the space. The primary suite's near-glass roof invites moonlight in, while whimsical tilework spills from bathroom to bedroom. Beyond the main house, a Carr Jones-crafted cottage charms with mosaic detail throughout. Above it, a treehouse-like office perches among the trees, and a separate studio with 220 wiring awaits your next creation. This is a rare and romantic retreat for artists, nature lovers, and dreamers-an unforgettable home filled with light, texture, and soul.
Location
State CA
County Alameda
Area Berkeley Map Area 3
Rooms
Kitchen Dishwasher,Oven Range - Built-In,Refrigerator
Interior
Heating Radiant
Cooling None
Flooring Tile,Hardwood
Fireplaces Type Pellet Stove
Laundry In Laundry Room,Washer,Dryer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Siding - Wood ,Brick
Parking Features No Garage
Pool Pool - No,None
Roof Type Composition
Building
Lot Description Grade - Level
Story One Story
Sewer Sewer - Public
Water Public
Others
Special Listing Condition New,Not Applicable
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