SUMMARY OF THE HOME
- Circa 1915 Mission/Spanish Colonial Revival home at the top of Russian Hill. Developed for Norman Livermore of the influential Livermore family who commissioned architect Charles W. McCall
- Four levels (above garage) with 3 bedrooms, office/library, family/recreation room (possible guest quarters), and 3.5 bathrooms
- Stairs ascend to the elevated front portico winding past a secondary entrance and an expansive front terrace (elevator access from garage to main level)
- Newly painted interiors, plus fine hardwood and tile floors, present a sophisticated, neutral palette all brightened by banks of floor-to-ceiling windows and numerous skylights
- Classical architecture unfolds throughout with Ionic columns, detailed crown moldings, and ornamental relief moldings on the ceilings, walls, and mantelpieces
- Inviting and open traditional foyer showcases an architecturally notable staircase with elaborate, gracefully curved iron and brass railing
- Grand living room, with space for multiple seating areas, looks out to partial western city views reaching the Presidio; a focal-point fireplace anchors one end of the room beside a tall window and adjacent glass door opening to an interior deck adorned with plants
- Well-appointed formal dining room has a wall of floor-to-ceiling windows with transoms and a carved ceiling medallion to showcase a chandelier
- Guest powder room offers a period-style pedestal sink and custom wallcovering
- Well-designed chef’s kitchen has newly painted cabinetry, including a butler’s area, all topped in granite slab with full-height backsplashes; a large skylight brightens the adjoining breakfast area
- Quality stainless steel appliances include a Thermador gas cooktop, two Thermador ovens, Miele dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator
- Lower-level family/recreation room has extensive built-ins, including bar with counter seating, customized and temperature-controlled wine cellar, and cozy recessed alcove with banquette seating; a glass door opens to the front terrace for indoor/outdoor entertaining; a marble bath with shower serves the lower level
- Spacious upstairs master suite begins with a sitting area with fireplace and continues into a generous bedroom with western-facing city views and two walk-in closets; the en suite, all-marble bath has a bathing platform with whirlpool tub and hand-held shower
- Two additional upstairs bedrooms, each with ample closet space and one with fireplace and west-facing city views, are served by a bathroom with frameless glass-enclosed marble shower
- Top-floor office/library has expansive skylight and windows plus built-in library shelves and roof access
- Other features include: lower-level laundry room with Whirlpool washer/dryer and secondary front entrance; attached 3-car garage with elevator access to lower and main levels; security system; sound speakers in some rooms
DESCRIPTION
Just below the summit of Russian Hill, this significant home makes a commanding first impression with its well-designed façade, period relief ornamentations, generous width, and red tile roof. Inside, the circa 1915 home boasts the romance of the era combined with just completed updates for a blend of old and new that enhances the entire home with a crisp, clean palette. Ionic columns plus ornate wall, ceiling, and crown moldings recall the home’s early heritage, three fireplaces enhance the ambiance, and floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive skylights enliven the setting. Al fresco enjoyment awaits outside on the spacious front terrace with privacy above the street.
Spanning four levels above the garage, with two levels serviced by elevator, the home opens into a spacious and open foyer and a beautifully proportioned living room and formal dining room. While worthy of lavish entertaining, the home is equally suited to everyday living with its chef’s kitchen, light-filled breakfast area, and lower-level family/recreation room complete with built-in bar and customized wine cellar. And, for privacy and contemplation, a top-floor office/library offers partial City vistas reaching out to the Presidio, wonderful light, and roof access. The home’s personal accommodations comprise three bedrooms, highlighted by a beautifully appointed master suite with sitting room, fireplace and city views.
This stately residence is located in the affluent neighborhood of Russian Hill, one of San Francisco’s most historically significant communities. This highly-coveted neighborhood combines urban elegance with charming cafes and shops on Polk, Hyde and Union streets, recreational activities at neighborhood parks, plus San Francisco cable cars and charming “stairway” streets. The Financial District and all the excitement of North Beach are also nearby – the ultimate setting for distinguished City living.