INTRODUCTION

Customized to perfection, this 19th-century grand scale Italianate villa, with lovely vistas over the San Francisco Marina and world renowned Golden Gate Bridge, presides in the heart of San Francisco's Pacific Heights. Featuring the finest of renovations, original classic details and all modern life-style conveniences. This multi-level floorplan home allows for a variety of sophisticated living possibilities. Beginning with the elegant public rooms, library suite, family room, 2 upper levels, to the luxurious entertainment lower level with bar, jacuzzi, sauna, wine cellar, potting room, and artist studio, this home will please the most educated and discerning buyers. Design flexibility currently accommodates an enticing five bedroom configuration including an expansive upper level master suite with dressing room, plus an office or den, and separate luggage closet.

ABOUT THE HOME
Main Level

LIVING AREAS

Graceful iron entry gates open to limestone stairs leading to the front door, which feature custom etched glass windows with an elegant falling leaves motif, enchanting several areas throughout the home. The first floor with a traditional flow for open and easy entertaining, features a warm living room with fireplace, an elegant yet comfortable and enticing environment. The generous dining room glows in the same sophisticated tones of caramel, spice and matte tobacco glaze, as does the whole first floor in varying custom shades of these same warm colors.

THE KITCHEN

The kitchen with an elongated oval island illuminated by three Italian pendant lights, is designed to be a favorite gathering spot. The yellow tones of the honed marble center island contrasts beautifully with the black granite counter. The custom quilted stainless backsplash, walnut cabinetry with etched glass, top-of-the line appliances and most importantly, the Chef/Owner’s attention to detail makes this kitchen a showpiece.

THE FAMILY ROOM

The floor to ceiling glass paneled windows surrounding the family room infuses light into this room and the kitchen. This room also features a double-ended fireplace ideal for inside and outside evening gatherings. The accordian French doors are a custom designed system that allows the room to become fully opened to the south facing garden.

OUTDOOR AREAS

A comfortable and private dining area “al fresco” overlooks the landscaped terraced garden, which resembles the famous crooked part of Lombard Street. The crowning glory of the garden is a waterfall complete with a sitting area. The enchanting garden terrace is made luxuriously confortable by exterior heaters, remote controlled outdoor sound, and evening lighting resulting in easy indoor/outdoor living, before and after sunset.

Second Level

THE MASTER SUITE

Sumptuously appointed in the same warm tones, this room accomodates a stately four poster bed in front of the fireplace, built in storage, and media cabinetry. The Golden Gate Bridge view is nicely framed from the upholstered window seat and is enjoyed in full view from the bed. The curtains are silk and electronically operated, and the walls are covered in fine grass cloth. The master bath is completely finished with mahogany cabinetry, chinoiserie wallpaper, and marble with burgundy undertones. The adjoining dressing room, large enough for a gentleman’s reading chair, features wall to wall closets. The sophistication of this suite is superb!

THE LIBRARY SUITE

Exposure to the colorful garden is an integral part of the atmosphere of the room. The tortoise shell bamboo window shades create mellow light for reading and home media entertainment. Adjacent to the library is a large bedroom overlooking the south garden. A well appointed bath features a Jacuzzi steam shower enclosure with a skylight.

Third Level

This level accents the home’s European style. Featuring three very distinctive bedrooms filled with warmth and charm. Completing this level are a den or office, a luggage/linen room, full bath with brilliant white porcelain fixtures including a clawfoot bathtub, and intricately carved wainscoting. This floor provides comfort for guests and family alike.

Lower Level

Excavation and seismic upgrading of the home provided the space required for the creation of this private retreat. This space is an element of surprise and the residence’s “piece de resistance,” a spa, full bar, jacuzzi, and a wine cellar to be marveled.

THE BAR ROOM

This room has a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with a bar, wet bar and a full wall custom designed shelving system for fine wine storing. The etched glass enclosure of the spa is flanked by columns giving visual space, yet privacy . The waterfall in the oversized jacuzzi spa tub is the ultimate in atmospheric luxury, which includes the adjoining sauna room. This entertainment center and room for relaxation is set up for an in-home theater, complete with surround-sound.

ADDITIONAL SPACES

A potting room and an artist’s studio with built-ins and custom lighting is yet another surprising element of the impeccably laid out functional spaces of the home. A spacious laundry area, two car side-by-side garage and side entry for service personnel complete this floor.

Professional Involved in the Home

Interior Design: Catherine Crowell Interior Design
Architect: Butler Armsden Architects
Builder: Stricklin General Contractors
Excavation work: Add-A-Garage
Flooring: Treelovers cherry, oak and walnut
Wallcoverings: Donghai Hemp Collection
Paint: Benjamin Moore
Custom paint color consultant: Helen Eging
Kitchen cabinets: Jay Spix Cabinetry
Custom systems: Security, Sound, etc. to be introduced to Buyer by vendor