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Kensington,CA 94708
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,818 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,177
Subdivision Upper Kensington
MLS Listing ID 41099146
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1938
Lot Size 0.920 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source Bridge AOR
Property Description
ONCE IN A LIFETIME, a home with the provenance of Bernard Maybeck's Wallen II house comes to market. Built for Maybeck's own son, this extraordinary residence seamlessly blends the master's signature style—concrete walls and redwood timbers—with Gary Parson's thoughtful modern addition. Every detail honors both Maybeck's vision and the magical hillside setting. Artistic copper details by Kip Mesirow complement the tastefully remodeled kitchen that opens to a private fenced orchard. Expansive commercial sliding windows dissolve the boundaries between interior spaces and the outdoors. Perched atop the Kensington hills, this private sanctuary offers both bay and hill views, yet is just minutes from local shops and restaurants.
Location
State CA
County Contra Costa
Interior
Heating Forced Air,Natural Gas,Radiant,Steam,Hot Water
Cooling None
Flooring Hardwood,Tile,Carpet
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplaces Type Brick,Dining Room,Recreation Room,Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Bay Window(s),Skylight(s),Window Coverings
Appliance Dishwasher,Double Oven,Oven,Free-Standing Range,Refrigerator,Dryer,Washer,Gas Water Heater
Laundry Dryer,Laundry Closet,Washer,Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
Exterior
Pool None
View Bay,Canyon,Golden Gate Bridge,Park/Greenbelt,Hills,Ridge
Private Pool false
Building
Lot Description Level,Premium Lot,Secluded,Sloped Up,Back Yard,Landscaped,Sprinklers In Rear
Story 2
Foundation Slab
Architectural Style Custom,See Remarks
Schools
School District West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100,West Contra Costa (510) -231-1100