Renowned architect Joseph Esherick’s desire to have his buildings reflect and merge with nature is richly apparent in this light & bright home with center courtyard entry, private landscaped south garden & north patio—all awash with sunlight throughout the day. The floor plan is especially conducive to tranquil, comfortable living indoors and out. The home is in impeccable, move-in condition with refinished hardwood floors, custom wall & window treatments and finest fixtures and accessories.

• Courtyard Entry with lush landscaping
• Dramatic 2-story foyer entry with double guest closets
• Impressive yet intimate GREAT ROOM for gracious entertaining; Donghia reed cloth wallpaper, black marble fireplace & built-in cabinets
• Tall sliding doors open to the enchanting SOUTH GARDEN awash in sunlight for alfresco dining & entertaining
• Spacious, fully equipped KITCHEN & butler’s pantry with four skylights & courtyard outlook
• Open FAMILY/MEDIA ROOM opens to the landscaped PATIO with planter boxes of rose bushes, ivy and color blooms
• POWDER ROOM & kitchen pantry off the foyer
• Inside access from the 2-car side-by-side GARAGE

• Ascend the staircase and galleria with glass banisters overlooking the courtyard to the bedrooms on split levels
• Spacious south MASTER SUITE with luxurious BATH features marble surround, double vanity, separate tub & shower and custom dressing room
• Guest BEDROOM with built-in closets, bureau & shelves
• Spacious north MASTER SUITE with deluxe BATH & sunny, private LOGGIA
• Laundry conveniently located on bedroom level

Atop the house is the spacious view FAMILY PENT ROOM which enjoys abundant light and wonderful vistas. It is the informal heart of the house for entertainment and relaxation. Features include a beamed ceiling, impressive flagstone fireplace, eight pairs of sconces and cone-shaped contemporary ceiling light.

An adjoining view SUN ROOM has a convenient wet bar with bar refrigerator, inset for a microwave oven, ample storage space and under counter bookshelves.

The very spacious fifth BEDROOM enjoys City and south bay views. It is an ideal space for the teenager(s) or for the hobbyist of the household. Custom designed storage features include built-in bookcases, linen closet, adjoining walk-in closet and separate shoe/shelved closet. There is a (covered) fireplace behind one wall.

A full tiled BATH with deep tub, separate shower and wide vanity serves both the fifth bedroom and the family pent room.

OTHER
• Partial basement houses 2 furnaces & 75 gallon water heater
• Prospective Buyers are advised to review, prior to any offer, the “Seller’s Disclosure Package" available on request
• Taxes will be reassessed upon the sale to approximately 1.141% of the purchase price.

Brief Biography of the Architect:

Joseph Esherick, AIA: American Institute of Architects Gold Medal recipient and creator of the Monterey Bay Aquarium & Sea Ranch. His best known projects in the City include the Cannery at Fisherman’s Wharf and The Hermitage on Russian Hill. He was an influential professor of architecture at UC Berkeley for many years through the mid-1980s. The exterior to this property is protected.

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