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Canyon,CA 94516
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,360 sqft
Price per Sqft $584
MLS Listing ID 41117481
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
Year Built 1920
Lot Size 7,659 Sqft
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
Hidden in the wooded folds between Oakland and Moraga, this former Stationmaster's home is one of Canyon's most eclectic retreats, a redwood cabin perched above a ravine where light, air, and creativity converge. Reached by a narrow, illuminated footpath that winds through the trees, the home feels both secluded and alive with its surroundings. Once rumored to host musicians of the psychedelic era, it remains infused with that spirit of originality and calm. Inside, rustic board-and-batten rooms open to forest-view decks. The kitchen's vintage Wedgewood stove and peace-sign floor recall Canyon's freewheeling past, while the window-wrapped living room and river-rock fireplace invite reflection and connection. Three bedrooms are linked by ship-style ladders, adding to the home's character and sense of adventure. Water is drawn from a private spring; electricity and propane service the essentials. The meditation loft above the washhouse (with washer & dryer) provides a quiet refuge for writing, painting, or simply listening to the seasonal creek. Just minutes to Moraga, Oakland, and San Francisco, yet a world apart, with an authentic blend of history, artistry, and nature.
Location
State CA
County Contra Costa
Interior
Heating Electric,Fireplace(s)
Cooling Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring Wood
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Insert,Living Room,Wood Burning
Laundry Dryer,Laundry Room,Washer
Exterior
Pool None
View Canyon,Trees/Woods
Building
Lot Description Secluded,Sloped Up
Story 3
Water Private