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Historic 'Temple of Wings' Villa in Berkeley Listed for $5 Million

Owned by Gordon Getty, the Greco-Roman estate has architectural significance and a rich cultural history.

  • The villa was designed in 1911 by Bernard Maybeck and rebuilt in 1924 after a fire.
  • The property features 16 Corinthian columns, three bedrooms, and four bathrooms.
  • Isadora Duncan, a pioneer of modern dance, taught classes at the estate.
  • The estate spans nearly 4,000 square feet and offers panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay.
  • Gordon Getty and his late wife, Ann, have owned and restored the property since 1994.
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