Northern California Real Estate
This very large elegant family home is located in one of San Francisco's most beautiful neighborhoods. It offers convenience and proximity to restaurants, shopping, schools, and downtown with the serenity of a quiet neighborhood. Designed by well known architect Edward Young and built in 1915, this free standing Edwardian home offers three full floors of sophisticated living space. High ceilings, hardwood floors, moldings, and wood paneling are just some of the timeless touches being offered.
The foyer is both spacious and inviting. Upon entering, the formal living room is located in the front of the home with lovely Palladian windows, high ceilings and a wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room with its dark wood paneling, high ceilings and outlook to the garden is warm and inviting. The kitchen/breakfast room, opening to the garden, offers a myriad of opportunities for the new owner! The powder room, off of the foyer, features a good sized guest closet.
A curved wooden staircase enhances this home's original grandeur and leads to the second floor. The staircase opens to a hallway which includes a large master suite with views and en suite bath. The adjoining sitting room offers a serene retreat with a wood burning fireplace and Golden Gate Bridge views. Across from the master bedroom are two additional bedrooms, a full bath plus a sunroom with bay and city views to the east.
The third level is reached via the same graceful curved staircase offering continuity to the home. On the west side of this level is a bedroom with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge while two additional bedrooms with private bath are ideal for children's bedrooms or for a live-in nanny. The family room, with a wood burning fireplace is generous in size, yet welcoming with stunning East Bay views of Alcatraz, the city and beyond.
This residence creates a clean palate for all of your own modern day touches, posing no end to your imaginative side. There is a back staircase to the second floor. The third floor bathroom has a skylight and the heating system is hot water heated. In addition there is a large basement with wine room, lots of storage, laundry room and a two car garage.
Offered at: $4,495,000