Living in the clouds! Beautiful TREEHOUSE built for jazz star Dave Brubeck with stunning views of San Francisco and once featured on Ed Sullivan’s show listings for $3 million
An astonishing California treehouse that once belonged to jazz star Dave Brubeck has hit the market for $3 million.
The unique property was designed in 1954 by respected Sonoma architect Beverley D. Thorne in the East Bay region of Oakland.
Legendary jazz musician and composer Dave Brubeck, who died in 2012 at the age of 91, moved into the imaginative mansion and liked it so much that he asked Thorne to design his next property when he moved to the East Coast later that year.
The treehouse sits 16 feet in the air at 6630 Heartwood Drive in the Montclair neighborhood of Oakland. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms spread over 2,652 square feet.
Brubeck’s house – where he composed a string of hits, including Take Five – has fascinated Americans.
An astonishing California treehouse that once belonged to ‘cool jazz’ star Dave Brubeck has hit the market for $3 million
Legendary jazz musician and composer Dave Brubeck, who died in 2012 at the age of 91, moved into the imaginative mansion and liked it so much that he asked Thorne to design his next property when he moved to the East Coast later that year.
The unique property was designed by famed Sonoma architect Beverley D. Thorne in 1954 in the East Bay region of Oakland
The jazz pianist and composer was born in Concord, California, and was drafted into the U.S. Army. He was spared from combat duty after playing at a Red Cross show and becoming a hit. In 1951 he formed the Dave Brubeck Quartet and went on a tour sponsored by the US Department of State. He continued to release music until his death in 2012
The mid-century modern architectural style, bold design choices, and creative use of steel framing allowed the house to “float” in the air and were all factors that captivated the post-war American public.
Genius architectural design elements saw an innovative steel frame to create the illusion of a floating treehouse.
Five steel beams pointing in different directions held the house above the uneven hillside lot.
The location offered picturesque panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and large windows throughout the building showcase the beautiful sights.
Brubeck’s music room was built around the top of a rock outcrop, which stuck through the ground and served as the centerpiece of the room where his magic took place.
The jazz pianist and composer was born in Concord, California, and was drafted into the U.S. Army.
Beyond the front door is an open space between a comfortable seating area and an informal dining table
The treehouse sits 16 feet in the air at 6630 Heartwood Drive in the Montclair neighborhood of Oakland. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms spread over 2,652 square feet
The spacious deck is surrounded by nothing but a wooden railing – so visitors can feel at one with nature during their time in the outdoor part of the property
The location offered picturesque panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and large windows throughout the building showcase the beautiful sights
The kitchen features dark chestnut cabinetry, brown wood ceilings and earth-toned marble countertops that bring the treehouse aesthetic to the cooking space
He was spared from combat duty after playing at a Red Cross show and becoming a hit.
In 1951 he formed the Dave Brubeck Quartet and went on a tour sponsored by the US Department of State. He continued to release music until his death in 2012.
The house’s genius builder, Thorne, joked that “the big debate was about who is more famous, the damn house or Brubeck.”
The earthy and natural style of the treehouse exterior is maintained throughout the home.
The kitchen features dark chestnut cabinetry, brown wood ceilings and earth-toned marble countertops that bring the treehouse aesthetic to the cooking space.
The mid-century modern architectural style, bold design choices, and the creative use of steel framing that allowed the house to “float” in the air were all factors that captivated the post-war American public.
The tree house has a beautiful terrace surrounded by trees and other greenery
The genius architectural design used an innovative steel frame to create the illusion of a floating treehouse
Behind the living room are floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the beautiful nature surrounding the building to the inside of the property, giving the authentic treehouse experience
Beyond the front door is an open space between comfortable seating options and an informal dining table.
The space is light and bright with white and brown finishes – giving the room a natural touch that perfectly complements the outside views from the large windows.
Behind the living room there are floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the beautiful nature surrounding the building to the inside of the property, giving the authentic treehouse experience.
The tree house has a beautiful terrace surrounded by trees and other greenery.
Five steel beams pointing in different directions held the house above the uneven hillside lot
At night, beyond the view of vast trees and grass, there is a breathtaking 360-degree view of San Francisco’s glittering city lights
Brubeck’s music room was built around the top of a rock outcrop – which was left to protrude through the ground and acted as a centerpiece of the room where his magic took place.
The earthy and natural style of the treehouse exterior is maintained throughout the home
The spacious deck is surrounded by nothing but a wooden railing – so visitors can feel at one with nature during their stay in the property’s outdoor space.
At night, in addition to the view of vast trees and grass, there is a breathtaking 360-degree view of San Francisco’s glittering city lights.
The property is listed by Emma Morris, a broker with Red Oak Realty.
It is for sale with an asking price of $3 million. This is the first time the home has been for sale since it was purchased in 1974 by current owners Christianne and Michael Cheney.