$7,325,000

beds

baths

half bath

7,526

square ft

2900 Buena Vista Way

Berkeley, California 94708

Closed / MLS #41100592 / Single Family / Berkeley

Listing information updated 7/28/2025 at 1:10pm

Prominently sited on Buena Vista Way, the Hume Cloister is a Berkeley treasure, steeped in history and architectural splendor. This Gothic Revival estate, designed in 1927 by John Hudson Thomas for Samuel & Portia Bell Hume, evokes a 13th-century French monastery. Samuel, a UC Berkeley professor & curator, and Portia, a pioneering psychiatrist, envisioned a sanctuary of creativity & reflection. Set on over 2/3 of an acre, the estate offers panoramic SF Bay views w/ the Golden Gate Bridge perfectly framed off the terrace. At its heart lies a serene cloister courtyard lined w/ arched colonnades, featuring a stone wishing well. Extensively restored over the last 7yrs, it offers the comfort of modern amenities while preserving exquisite historic details. The living room w/ 25' ceilings features a large fireplace & mezzanine library w/ office overlooking the Bay. Kitchen includes Wolf range, Sub-Zero refrigerator & custom millwork. The landscaped grounds include a koi pond, bocce court, greenhouse, garden beds, redwood grove, and a hot tub deck off primary suite. An attached guest house offers full accommodations, including a modern kitchen, laundry, BR & LR. More than a home, the Hume Cloister is a rare blend of history, design & soul, a timeless retreat ready for its next chapter.

Full Features

Architecture Style:

Other,See Remarks

Exterior Type:

Concrete

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Zoned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

96 Years

Roof Type:

Tile

Parking Type:

Attached,Parking Lot,Private

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Room Count:

Water Features:

Pond

Square Feet:

7,526

Lot Size:

30927.6 Square Feet

External Features:

Garden, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Other, Entry Gate, Private Entrance, See Remarks

Taxes & Assessments

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Location

Zip Code:

94708

City:

Berkeley

County:

Alameda

Schools

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Architecture Style:

Other,See Remarks

Exterior Type:

Concrete

Beds Above Grade:

Cooling System:

Central Air

Heating System:

Zoned

Main Level Primary Bedroom:

Fireplace:

Yes

Pool:

Age:

96 Years

Roof Type:

Tile

Parking Type:

Attached,Parking Lot,Private

Parking Spaces:

Garage:

Room Count:

Water Features:

Pond

Square Feet:

7,526

Lot Size:

30927.6 Square Feet

External Features:

Garden, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Sprinklers Automatic, Other, Entry Gate, Private Entrance, See Remarks

Tax Amount:

N/A

Tax Year:

N/A

Zip Code:

94708

City:

Berkeley

County:

Alameda

Elementary School:

N/A

Middle School:

N/A

High School:

N/A

Listing Agent: Adrienne Tunney Krumins

Listing Office: The Grubb Company

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