Former Dream Home of Renowned UC Berkeley Professor on Market for $1,895,000

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - May 14, 2012) - 2850 Buena Vista Way, former Berkeley Hills dream home of the late UC Berkeley Professor/IAES Director Robert Scalapino, steps on the market with an asking price of $1,895,000.

UC Berkeley Architect Robert Ratcliff, son of another famed Cal Architect Walter Ratcliff, designed the 4BR/3.5BA mid-century home for Scalapino and his wife Dee -- a well-known opera singer -- to entertain large academic audiences and musicians from around the world. 2850 Buena Vista Way sits on a half-acre lot, includes over 4,000 sq. ft. of living space and features breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and skyline from all angles.

The large open living room is a mini concert hall, acoustically designed with high beamed ceilings around the grand piano, and seating for approximately 100. Both the living room and the large dining room open out to a courtyard with a mini stage -- the perfect spot for outdoor concerts. Additionally, there are four official bedrooms, again for visitors from all over the world, each with their own view of the Bay. The home is set on a private cul-de-sac, surrounded by the natural wooded landscape of the Berkeley Hills.

For more information about 2850 Buena Vista Way, please contact Marlene Leverette at 510.421.2266 or mleverette@mcguire.com and Barbara Reynolds at 510.847.2409 or breynolds@mcguire.com. The first broker's tour is Thursday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 2850 Buena Vista Way will be open for public viewing on Sunday, May 20 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. See full property details at www.2850buenavista.com.

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