ABOUT THIS HOME
HOUSE PRICE: $3,980,000
With an ideal floor plan that puts communal spaces on the main level, and bedroom retreats above, the five-bedroom, four and half bath single family residence includes a separate floor full floor flat/pied-à-terre on the ground floor with one bedroom and two baths, for a total of 4,164 square feet of combined living space.
The elegant style and spirit of the residence is a testament to the few long-term home owners that have happily called this residence “home” over the years.
Enter through a spectacular street-facing façade–boasting decorative Edwardian-era corbels and period detail–through an enormous arched glass pane door and light-infused entry vestibule to step into a formal entrance foyer, where pristine vintage windows and hardwood floors highlight a spacious entrance hall, offering high ceilings and an original staircase with wooden bannister, and vintage molding overhead.
Step to the right to find an architecturally stunning living room with two sets of beautiful arched windows over French doors that open onto a decorative wrought-iron balcony.
The room includes a wall of built-in bookcases with glass doors and a vintage wood-burning fireplace, with original mantel and antique tile hearth.Opposite the front door find a large formal dining room with ample space to hold large sit-down celebrations and informal gatherings.
The room boasts original wainscotting on all four walls, and a meticulously preserved built-in buffet beneath a gorgeous rectangular window.
The dining room opens to a bright and expansive family room that extends to an open eat-in gourmet chef’s kitchen on the right.
With chocolate toned hardwood floors, the kitchen has recently been updated to include pristine marble countertops, white mini subway-tile backsplash, floating open shelving, and a full suite of stainless appliances including Miele Dishwasher, Sub Zero refrigerator, 6-burner Viking range with hood, Creda built-in oven and broiler, and separate pantry.
The open family room runs across the back end of the house and offers a wall of bright west facing windows and a glass door providing seamless indoor-outdoor living on large IPE wood deck.
Take a seat on the deck, protected by a modern glass and redwood topped rail, or head down exterior back stairs to the cobblestone gated yard.Ascend the wooden staircase to the upper floor to find four gracious bedroom retreats and two full baths.
The primary suite to the left features a generously sized bedroom with large street facing windows, as well as two closets, including a fully outfitted walk-in closet.
A sweet vintage en-suite bathroom offers period specific hexagon tiles, with original cast iron tub, separate glass-enclosed shower, and curated chandelier.Down the hall find three spacious and well-appointed guest bedrooms each with ample closet space, stylish overhead lighting, and vintage windows with gorgeous light.
Two of the bedrooms are connected at the rear by a bonus sunroom that is surrounded on three sides by seven windows, offering peek-a-boo views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Presidio on the northern end.
A bright and updated full bathroom on this floor includes large skylight overhead, with green granite countertop, vintage tiling on floor with custom detail, built-in open shelving, and shower over tub.
Head downstairs via internal or exterior stairway to access a lovely one-bedroom garden level apartment.
Step through a whimsical, covered patio with custom-designed black and white star-tiled flooring to enter the lower residence.With its own entry/mud room with glass block window, this spacious apartment features wide planked hardwood flooring and a modern open concept living space, with dining, living and kitchen areas.
The room is accented with a pair of bespoke swinging French garage doors that provide a stylish set of windows to onto the patio.
From the living room step-up to the bedroom, sporting an enormous walk-in closet behind glass sliding door, as well a charming en suite bathroom, with claw foot tub built into a nook under the front steps of the house.
A second bath, in the entry hall, includes modern Duravit console sink with Grohe fixtures, open shower and black tile backsplash.