• Malin Giddings
  415.229.1211
  malin@sfproperties.com
• Max Armour
  415.290.6058
  max@sfproperties.com

No. 2661 Clay Street is a charming Victorian home located on a very special block overlooking Alta Plaza Park. This detached home enjoys abundant natural light and vistas from north and south exposures and has interiors complimented by high ceilings, deep crown molding, bay windows, tall doorways and beautifully polished hardwood floors throughout. A jewel box in the true sense of the word! And what a location.

HIstory of the House
This vintage and its six immediate neighbors are described in "Here Today-San Francisco's Architectural Heritage," by the Junior League of San Francisco, Inc., Chronicle Books, 1978, Pages 32-33:

"An unusually fine group of frame row houses is 2637-2643, 2649, 2655, 2661, 2667 and 2673 Clay Street; all built in the early 1870's, all with similar essentially Italianate, stylistic characteristics, suggesting that they were not only built at the same time, but by the same contractor. The use of redwood may be partially responsible for their preservation, but much of the credit must go to owners who have joined together to maintain these houses in mint condition."

The house is also referenced in "Gables and Fables-a Portrait of San Francisco's Pacific Heights" by Anne Bloomfield and Arthur Bloomfield, Heyday Books, Berkeley, CA, 2007, Pages 262-264:

"The group of Victorian houses facing Alta Plaza Park in the 2600 block of Clay Street have been known for forty years at least as 'Clay Street Block,' a special seal of approval in light of the fact the houses have been constantly well maintained, a veritable fashion show in the best taste demonstrating how Victorians can be beautifully preserved."

The handsome brickwork of the driveway/walkway and pretty planter boxes provide a welcome to the covered entry with handsome double glass doors.

The inviting CENTER HALL with carved marble fireplace introduces the enduring charm of the Victorian era. Massive sliding doors faced with hammered metal embossing open to the FRONT PARLOR/STUDY which enjoys the outlook to Alta Plaza Park.

The spacious LIVING ROOM features a contemporary fireplace and striking coved ceiling for elegant entertaining. The adjoining DINING ROOM can comfortably seat a large dinner party.

Both public rooms enjoy abundant natural light from the south facing expanse transoms and sidelights of two pairs of French doors which open to the expansive south DECK and landscaped PATIO/GARDEN for alfresco dining and entertaining.

The open KITCHEN is the gourmet cookís delight with custom cabinets, bakerís marble counter-tops and metallic backsplash. Top-of-the-line appliances include: Viking gas stove and custom ventilator, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and microwave oven.

The POWDER ROOM off the foyer features classic wainscots, pedestal sink and separate WC.

Ascend the staircase to the bedroom landing with skylight overhead. The spacious and sunny MASTER BEDROOM features expansive bay windows overlooking fabulous city vistas and expansive south views. The MASTER BATH has a marble vanity, wainscot surround, deep tub and skylight.

The spacious front BEDROOM with charming SITTING ROOM/PLAYROOM enjoys the verdant park outlook. It and the storybook middle BEDROOM share a FULL BATH with pedestal sink, tub with tile surround and skylight.

The top floor features an oversized wood paneled FAMILY/MEDIA/GAME ROOM, a truly wonderful space for family and friends to enjoy television, billiards, cards and reading. Ample display and book cabinets line the walls. A long bar houses a refrigerator, wine cooler and glass washer.

The richly appointed, private STUDY enjoys bay views. A BATH with steam shower and slate tile surround adjoins.

A finished room (unwarranted) and small bath are accessed from the back of the house at garden level as are the house utilities and additional generous storage.

Adjacent to the TWO-CAR GARAGE with gated driveway and off the rear garden is the sunny and delightfully remodeled COTTAGE, ideal as living quarters for extended family or staff member or artist/writerís studio. It contains a LIVING/DINING ROOM with an open, fully equipped KITCHEN, a cozy BEDROOM & tiled FULL BATH.

List of Improvements:
• New plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems
• Central heating & radiant floor heating
• Programmed lighting, security & communications systems with built-in speaker system
• All new or re-porcelained bathroom sinks & tubs with period designs
• All plumbing fixtures replaced with period hardware
• All tile work pointed up or replaced with period designs
• Refinished or new hardwood floors & new carpets
• New or refurbished doors & windows
• Ornate metal work by Cirecast on doors & hinges throughout using 1880s method of molds with heated alloy
• Antique light fixtures throughout by Isgro & Co
• All fireplaces reworked; much of the exquisite tile work on the facings pointed up

Other
• Prior to submitting any offer, prospective Buyers are advised to review the Sellerís Disclosure Package available on request.
• Taxes to be reassessed upon the sale of the property to approximately 1.163% of the purchase price.