Real Estate

$1,895,000 Will Buy A Jazzy Saxophone-Inspired Home In Berkeley

The famous Berkeley home hits a sweet note with sweeping canyon views outside and swirling staircases inside.

BERKELEY, CA -- Have you ever glanced at the Saxophone House and thought — I wish that were mine! Now it can be — the home is for sale.

Designed with equal parts whimsy and class, the 4,000 square foot home pays homage to the sax, both inside and out. According to the listing, the home was built for an amateur jazz musician and "delights the child in each of us with its swirling gold staircases, enchanting curved balconies with treble-clef railings, and commanding saxophone towers."

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  • Address: 1985 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, California
  • Price: $1,895,000
  • Square Feet: 4083
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 1996
  • Features: The renowned Ace Architects, called the court jesters of California architecture by Vanity Fair, bring their sense of fun and whimsy to one of the Claremont Hills' most stunning landmarks, the Saxophone House. The home's interior has grand, magical spaces for entertaining, and is both light-filled and surprisingly private. You'll enjoy the sweeping canyon views, the chef's kitchen with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, the slate and hardwood flooring, and the spacious three-car garage. This home is not to be missed.

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