2712 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

The Arts & Crafts movement -- pioneered by artisans such as Gustav Stickley, Bernard Maybeck, Julia Morgan, Frank Lloyd Wright and the brothers Greene -- revived traditional artistic craftsmanship with themes of simplicity, honesty, function, harmony, nature and social reform. Here in Berkeley, the movement was embraced by many, including John Hudson Thomas and George Plowman. In 1908, the pair designed and built this unique home for Willis Jepson, founder of the California Botanical Society, and founding member of The Sierra Club. On the market for the first time in many years, this 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo is part of the original design of 3 stacked Craftsman bungalows. Original details are seen in dramatic displays, from the rich redwood wainscoting and trim, to the earthy built-ins in the dining and living rooms. Its third-story perch affords views of lovely trees, the Campanile and a peek of the Bay. If you have ever dreamed of owning an historic example of Berkeley's rich architectural pedigree, this is the chance of a lifetime.