Ridge House
Rising amidst the gothic chapels and tranquility of North Side is the handsome white and green trimmed Tudor–Ridge House. Built in 1907 by John Galen Howard, this converted mansion reflects as much the quaint beauty of its origins as the communal experimentalism and expression its members cherish.
For most Ridgelings, our house feels like a home - hardwood floors, five fireplaces, exposed redwood beams, and even little hidden stairways. We have a verdant garden and expansive patio to spend your hours, and balconies to watch the sun slip through the golden gate.
There is something for everyone at Ridge, from our welcoming common space for relaxed conversation and reading around the fire, to dinner and band-nights in the geodome. Each room is as distinctive as its members—elegant fireplaces and exposed half-timber beams, to brightly colored murals and eclectic furnishings. One room used to be the house library! We have quite a few triples, but don’t be alarmed, they are huge and many people choose a triple over a double.
Our Northside location provides convenient access to the Berkeley campus only one block away and it is even a shorter walk to a corner store and a good cup of coffee. Come by Ridge and have some dinner, get a tour, or join in some good, old-fashioned fun. We’d love to have you!
Profile
- 38 residents
- 11 singles, 6 doubles, 5 triples
- 5 parking spaces
- 1 secret passageway
Amenities
- Large backyard with a geodesic dome, grill, and garden
- Projector room
- Basement with work-out equipment, pool table
- Fireplaces
- Two pianos!
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