By Martha Williams for Dailymail.Com 7:36 p.m. Oct 21, 2023, updated 7:58 p.m. Oct 21, 2023
- A one-of-a-kind treehouse estate has hit the Northern California real estate market for $3 million
- The creative property was built in 1954 by a renowned architect for jazz composer and musician Dave Brubeck
- The home’s innovative design utilized a steel frame to hold the home 16 feet in the air, causing it to “float.”
An amazing 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 renowned Sonoma architect Beverley D. Thorne in the East Bay region of Oakland.
Legendary jazz musician and composer Dave Brubeck, who died in 2012 at age 91, moved into the fanciful mansion and loved 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 Oakland’s hilltop Montclair neighborhood. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms in 2,652 square feet.
Brubeck’s homeland – where he composed a number of hits, including Take Five – has fascinated Americans.
An amazing 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 age 91, moved into the fanciful mansion and loved it so much that when he moved to the East Coast later that year, he highly requested Thorne to design his next property. The unique property was designed in 1954 by famed Sonoma architect Beverley D. Thorne in Oakland’s East Bay region. The jazz pianist and composer was born in Concord, California, and was drafted into the US Army. He was spared combat duty after playing at a Red Cross show and becoming a hit. In 1951 he founded the Dave Brubeck Quartet and went on a tour sponsored by the US State Department. 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 made the house “float” in the sky and were all factors that thrilled the postwar American public.
Ingenious architectural design elements included an innovative steel frame to create the illusion of a floating treehouse.
Five steel beams pointing in different directions supported the house above the uneven hillside site.
The location offered scenic panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and huge windows throughout the property showcase the breathtaking sights.
Brubeck’s music room was built around the top of a rock outcropping, which was left to protrude through the ground and act as the focal point of the room where his magic happened.
The jazz pianist and composer was born in Concord, California and was drafted into the US Army.
Behind the front door there is an open area between a comfortable seating area and a cozy dining table. The treehouse sits 16 feet in the air at 6630 Heartwood Drive in Oakland’s hilltop Montclair neighborhood. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms in 2,652 square feet. The spacious terrace is surrounded only by a wooden railing, allowing visitors to feel at one with nature during their time outside of the property. The location offered scenic panoramic views of San Francisco Bay and huge windows throughout the property provide breathtaking views. The kitchen features dark chestnut cabinets, brown wood ceilings, and earth-tone marble countertops that bring the treehouse aesthetic to the cooking area. The creative property was built for jazz composer and musician Dave Brubeck in 1954 by a respected architect
He was spared combat duty after playing at a Red Cross show and becoming a hit.
In 1951 he founded the Dave Brubeck Quartet and went on a tour sponsored by the US State Department. He continued to release music until his death in 2012.
The house’s genius builder – Thorne – joked: “The big debate was who was more famous, the damn house or Brubeck.”
The earthy and natural style of the treehouse’s exterior is maintained throughout the home.
The kitchen features dark chestnut cabinets, brown wood ceilings, and earth-tone marble countertops that bring the treehouse aesthetic to the cooking space.
The mid-century modern architectural style, bold design choices, and creative use of steel framing that allowed the house to “float in the sky” were all factors that thrilled the postwar American public. The treehouse features a stunning terrace surrounded by trees and other green spaces. The ingenious 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 into the interior of the property, giving the tree an authentic home experience
Behind the front door there is an open area between comfortable seating and a cozy dining table.
The space is light and bright with white and brown finishes – giving the room a natural touch that perfectly complements the views outside through the large windows.
Behind the living room are floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the beautiful nature that surrounds the building into the interior of the property, creating an authentic treehouse experience.
The treehouse features a stunning terrace surrounded by trees and other greenery.
Five steel beams pointing in different directions supported the house over the uneven hillside site. At night, behind the sprawling trees and grass, there is a breathtaking 360 degree view of the glittering lights of the city of San Francisco. Brubeck’s music room was built around the top of a rocky outcropping – which was left to protrude through the ground and act as the focal point of the room where his magic happened. The earthy and natural style of the treehouse exterior is maintained throughout the home
The spacious terrace is surrounded only by a wooden railing – so visitors can feel at one with nature even outside the property.
At night, beyond the views of sprawling trees and grass, there are breathtaking 360-degree views of the glittering lights of the city of San Francisco.
The property is listed by Emma Morris, a real estate agent with Red Oak Realty.
It’s on the market for an asking price of $3 million – marking the first time the home has been offered for sale since it was purchased by current owners Christianne and Michael Cheney in 1974.