Life in the clouds! The magnificent treehouse built for jazz star Dave Brubeck with stunning views of San Francisco once appeared on Ed Sullivan’s listings for $3 million.

• A unique treehouse-shaped property has hit the Northern California housing market for $3 million
• The creative estate of jazz composer and musician Dave Brubeck was built in 1954 by a revered architect
• The innovative design of the house used a steel frame to hold the house 16 feet in the air so it “floats.”

A stunning treehouse in California, once owned by jazz star Dave Brubeck, has hit the market for $3 million.

The unique property was designed by revered Sonoma architect Beverly D. Thorne in 1954 in Oakland’s East Bay area.

Legendary jazz musician and composer Dave Brubeck, who died in 2012 at the age of 91, moved into the fairytale 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 is located 16 feet in the air at 6630 Heartwood Drive in Oakland’s Montclair Hill neighborhood. It has four bedrooms and four bathrooms distributed over 2,652 square feet.

Brubeck’s house – where he composed a string of hit songs, including “Take Five” – ​​stunned Americans.

The mid-century modern architectural style, bold design choices, and creative use of steel framing allowed the house to “float” in the sky and were all factors that captivated the postwar American public.

Ingenious architectural design elements saw an innovative steel frame create the illusion of a floating treehouse.

Five steel beams oriented in different directions support the house above the uneven hillside plot.

The location offers stunning panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and huge windows throughout the property showcase the stunning views.

Brubeck’s music room was created around the top of a rocky outcropping – which was left to jut through the ground and appear as the centerpiece of the room in which his magic happened.

The jazz pianist and composer was born in Concord, California, and was drafted into the US Army.

He was excused from combat duty after playing in a Red Cross show with great success.

In 1951 he formed the Dave Brubeck Quartet and went on a tour sponsored by the US State Department. He continued releasing music until his death in 2012.

“The big debate was who was more famous, the damned house or the Brubeck,” joked Thorne, the genius home builder.

The earthy, natural style of the treehouse exterior is maintained throughout the home.

The kitchen features dark maroon cabinets, brown wood ceilings, and earth-toned marble countertops that bring a treehouse aesthetic to the cooking space.

Behind the front door is an open-plan area sandwiched between comfortable seating options and a casual 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 from the large windows.

Behind the living room are floor to ceiling windows which bring the magnificent nature that surrounds the building into the property giving an authentic tree house experience.

The treehouse features a stunning deck surrounded by trees and other greenery.

The spacious deck is surrounded by wooden railings – so visitors can feel as at one with nature as their time in the outdoor area of ​​the property.

At night – beyond views of trees and sprawling grasses – there is a stunning 360-degree view of the twinkling lights of San Francisco.

The property is listed by Emma Morris He is a real estate agent with Red Oak Realty.

It’s on the market with an asking price of $3 million, marking the first time the home has been available for purchase since current owners Christian and Michael Cheney purchased it in 1974.