{"id":683176,"date":"2026-06-04T04:20:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T04:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/683176\/"},"modified":"2026-06-04T04:20:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T04:20:17","slug":"bernard-maybeck-designed-this-13-million-house-for-a-lumber-baron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/683176\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernard Maybeck Designed This $13 Million House for a Lumber Baron"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tWidely regarded as one of California<\/a>\u2019s most important architects, Bernard Maybeck is revered for his rich designs ranging from bohemian clubhouses and woodland residences. The American creative is also the mind behind one of the Golden State\u2019s most iconic landmarks, the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Distinctive in its own right is the chalet-style house he built 120 years ago in the City by the Bay for a prominent figure in the timber industry.<\/p>\n

\n\tSan Francisco lumber baron J.H. Hopps tapped Maybeck to craft the hillside abode, named Grayoaks<\/a>, which sprung to life in 1906. The timber titan played a role in shaping Northern California\u2019s lumber economy during the state\u2019s rapid industrial expansion. So naturally, the abode pays homage to his ties to the industry with its rustic redwood-clad design, an important early example of First Bay Tradition and Arts & Crafts architectural styles.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tThe light-filled living room on the main floor. <\/p>\n

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\n\tGrayoaks remains Maybeck\u2019s first residence in Ross; the home was built when the small town was transitioning from undeveloped woodland to an exclusive country enclave. As one of Marin County\u2019s most architecturally significant estates, it sits on 1.24 acres with lush landscaping by Michael Yandell. A restoration and expansion of the home was completed in 2012 but many of its signature features have been preserved, including Dutch entry doors, boxed Douglas fir beams, board-and-batten redwood walls, wood-latticed windows, overhanging chalet eaves, and grand fireplaces across its living areas.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tInside the primary suite bedroom. <\/p>\n

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\n\tNoted Bay Area architect Miranda Abrams<\/a> reimagined interiors for the 5,508-square-foot abode, blending warmth and sophistication for a modern feel. A painting by abstract expressionist Jordan Betten<\/a> adds color to the gallery accessed via lower-level carport entry. There\u2019s also a guest lounge and one of five bedrooms on the same floor. The living room, meanwhile, sprawls out on the main level with a large stone fireplace that acts as a bold accent for the space.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tOut by the estate\u2019s swimming pool and spa.<\/p>\n

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\n\tHardwood flooring spills into the chef\u2019s kitchen nearby, which is anchored by a 10-foot Carrera marble island. The dining room sits just ahead with space for 10 people to enjoy meals and sweeping vistas beyond a wall of French doors. A vaulted family room with built-ins is steps away on the same level, while the primary suite with rich wood finishes and a seven-foot fireplace stretches out on the upper level. Its skylight en-suite with a sauna opens out to a discreet patio with a hot tub for unwinding.<\/p>\n

\n\tAnother spa and large swimming pool are accessible on the sun-drenched grounds, where there is alfresco dining space for 12 people, a stone fireplace, and terraced gardens. Grayoaks sold last August for $10.65 million, property records show. It is now available with Margot Edde and David Cohen of City Real Estate<\/a> for $12.95 million<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\n\tClick here<\/a> to see more images of the Ross estate.<\/p>\n

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\tAuthors<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\"Demetrius<\/p>\n

\n\t\tDemetrius Simms\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Demetrius Simms is a digital staff writer at Robb Report. Following a brief stint in public relations, their work has now appeared in lifestyle and culture publications such as Men’s Health, Complex\u2026<\/p>\n

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