2626 Claremont Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705

Welcome Home. The Biedenbach Estate is nestled in an approximately 1.5 secluded acres of redwood and oak trees across the street from the Claremont Hotel. Hand built in the 1920's by Carl Biedenbach, this enclave includes his 3 bedroom, 3 bath home and 4 cottages in a setting that is hard to believe and yet so close to all the East Bay has to offer. Walking distance to Domingo Avenue, Elmwood and Claremont shopping and dining districts, tennis at the historic Berkeley Tennis Club, The University of California and much more. But it is the property that is the star here. Deer wondering the grounds, a daily light show cascading through the canopy of gorgeous oak and redwood trees. Sitting on the front deck in the morning sun, listening to the birds and watching the morning light dancing between the limbs, trying to find the ground is a real treat. The 3 bedroom, 3 bath main house features hardwood floors throughout, a tree room, large living room with handmade stone fireplace, large country kitchen, spacious deck with views of Mt. Tam and Downtown Oakland, and a long beautiful drive through driveway. The main house also includes two 1 bedroom, 1 bath rental units on the first floor. The cottages have high ceilings, hardwood floors, some with stone fireplaces, wonderful original windows and ample parking. The renovation possibilities are endless with these incredibly charming structures. In addition, there is a separate parcel of approximately 17,000 square feet of land that comes with the property giving a private country setting or possibility for development. For the last 90 years, this lot has been home to various wildlife and used as a private garden. The property is being delivered nearly vacant, allowing a buyer to rent out the property at full fair market rents. We believe the property would be well-received on the rental market. The property has a Berkeley mailing address (2626 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley) as well as an Oakland address (7287 Claremont Avenue, Oakland) for property taxes and city services.