• SUMMARY OF THE HOME

    • Premier location in the heart of Presidio Heights
    • A total of 7 bedrooms plus nursery, 5 full baths, and 3 half-baths
    • Four-level Beaux-Arts mansion with 6 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 3 half-baths
    • Detached two-story guest house with 1 bedroom and 2 full baths
    • Originally built in 1902 with the most recent renovation and expansion in 2006
    • Beautiful Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and cityscape vistas
    • A traditional entrance salon introduces the professionally designed interiors, oak floors, and exquisite classic moldings; a grand cascading staircase spans three levels of the home
    • Grand formal living room with marble fireplace and crystal chandeliers
    • Handsomely paneled formal dining room with fireplace and terrace access
    • Tremendous chef’s kitchen and family room ensemble finished in Calacatta marble and top-of-the-line appliances including a signature La Cornue range; terrace access, casual dining space, and a walk-in pantry are also featured
    • Luxurious master suite with private study, large dressing area, and spa-inspired onyx and Carrara marble bath
    • Two additional bedrooms plus a nursery and hall bath on the master suite level
    • Upper-most level with two bedrooms and one and one-half baths
    • Media room (or sixth bedroom) plus spacious family/recreation room on the upper-most level
    • Lower level with gallery/fitness area, laundry center, half-bath, hobby area, and sommelier-worthy wine cellar and tasting room
    • Wonderful private walk-out terrace and professionally landscaped gardens with level lawn wrap the home on two sides
    • Lot size of approximately 8,800 square feet with 127-foot width
    • Attached 2-car garage with lower-level access to the home (plus potential 3rd parking space in front of driveway)
    • Convenient location close to Julius Kahn Playground and the outdoor recreational opportunities of The Presidio, a 1,500-acre National Park
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    DESCRIPTION

    This superb Beaux Arts residence is situated on an elevated corner lot on a prime block in the heart of Presidio Heights, where stately mansions line the quiet, tree-studded streets. Originally built in 1902 (Architect: Newsom & Newsom), the home was rebuilt in 1928 (Architect: Bakewell & Weihe) and most recently underwent an extensive restoration in 2006, which included thoughtfully rearranging some rooms to create accommodations desired for 21st century living. All the while, the home’s original heritage and architectural integrity was not compromised, maintaining exquisite classic moldings and gleaming oak floors. In 2006, the home was a designer showcase for a charitable event and still displays a variety of artistry that gives unique definition to many rooms. Spanning four levels, the entire residence is infused with memories from extravagant entertaining to the intimacy of daily family living.

    The delightfully modernized home includes flexible formal and everyday areas that are filled with natural light from full-height windows and French doors – some framing Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay views. Nowhere are the views more pronounced than on the upper-most level where a spacious recreation room is adjoined by a room wired for complete media enjoyment, also ideal as an office or bedroom. Other state-of-the-art amenities encompass the entire residence with a distributed audio system, CAT5 wiring, programmable lighting inside and out, and monitored security.

    Providing the ultimate in personal accommodations was of utmost importance in the most recent renovation. Bathrooms were all modernized with sumptuous materials including spa-inspired appointments in the master retreat. Additional bedrooms plus a nursery were arranged with complete flexibility for family living, office, or staff needs. Guests, on the other hand, are now accommodated in their own quarters with the addition of a two-story guest house boasting equally impressive interiors.

    most demanding chef with its signature La Cornue range, a sommelier-worthy wine cellar, and an attached two-car garage with interior access. The finishing touch is a vast outdoor terrace surrounded by magnificent gardens that weave together the formality of manicured boxwood with the park-like ambiance of fern and rose gardens. For the ultimate in city living, nearby Sacramento, California, and Fillmore streets offer eclectic upscale shopping and an array of excellent restaurants, while major commute routes and the many iconic landmarks of The City are just minutes away. The result is an exceptional living environment in one of San Francisco’s most prestigious neighborhoods.

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    AMENITIES

    ENTRANCE

    • Two gated pedestrian entrances access the home from the street level – one to the rear gardens and one to a wide staircase that ascends to the front terrace and grand portico, which is elaborately styled with carved corbels and intricate relief work

    RECEIVING SALON

    • Double glass doors with inset grillwork and tall transoms open to a receiving salon with parquet flooring and a focal point cascading staircase that sweeps upward to the top two floors of the home; faux-finished walls with inlaid antiqued mirrored panels and four crystal sconces set a tone of refined formality

    LIVING Room

    • Ballroom sized, this gracious room is outlined with four sets of double French doors with espagnolette hardware and walls trimmed with picture frame moldings; hardwood flooring with a border of parquetry stretches beneath two crystal chandeliers; a gas-log fireplace with a solid carved marble mantelpiece adorns the center of the room

    DINING rOOM

    • Fully paneled in handsome mahogany with inset display shelves, this formal room opens through tall French doors to a limestone terrace and the gardens; a gas-log fireplace with solid marble surround is set beneath an antiqued mirrored panel and a crystal chandelier hangs in the center of the room

    Kitchen

    • Fabulously remodeled, the chef’s kitchen is composed of custom-glazed cabinetry in two hues topped with Calacatta marble slab and backsplashes of subway-set glazed tiles; a long center island provides for seating space, a secondary sink, wine storage, and two GE refrigerator drawers; other appliances include a signature La Cornue range with six burners and two ovens, a Thermador oven and microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and two Bosch dishwashers; a walk-in pantry and desk center area are also featured

    FAMILY & BREAKFAST ROOMS

    • Defined by a custom chandelier, one end of the kitchen provides space for casual dining while extending from the opposite end is an inviting and spacious family room with wiring for media area, bar area with wine cooler, and double French doors to the terrace and gardens

    SECOND LEVEL:

    MASTER BEDROOM SUITE

    • Silk-paneled walls, elaborate millwork, and a chandelier define this retreat-like room; an arched opening frames a sitting room finished with custom wall covering plus sconce and chandelier lighting; a large, compartmentalized dressing area is fully customized and lined with custom closets
    • The spa-inspired master bath, finished in Carrara marble and onyx slab, includes a furniture-quality dual-sink vanity, deep air jet tub, large shower with rainspout, hand-held, and body sprays, plus a separate commode room with Venetian plaster walls and inset glass shelves

    NURSERY

    • Just outside the master is the ideal nursery (currently finished as such) or potential office or second master bath

    BEDROOMS 2 & 3

    • Each of these spacious bedrooms look out to Bay and Golden Gate Bridge views; features include carpeting, a walk-in closet, and a wood-burning fireplace in one of the rooms

    HALF BATH

    • Mosaic marble flooring and wainscot finishes this bath, which has a solid marble console vanity and tub with overhead shower

    THIRD LEVEL:

    LANDING AREA

    • The grand staircase culminates on the top level beneath a concealed oval skylight with inlaid crystal chandelier; this spacious area works well as a reading or study center or casual office or library

    BEDROOMS 4 & 5

    • Each of these carpeted rooms have two oval windows, overlooking the city, gardens, and guest house, custom wall finishes, and a deep wardrobe closet

    HALF BATH

    • Serving the two bedrooms is a bath finished in glazed tile wainscot, mosaic limestone on the floor, a furniture-quality console vanity, and tub with hand-held shower

    MEDIA ROOM/BEDROOM 6

    • Offering versatile use for media or play needs, office or bedroom, this carpeted room has surround sound, a components closet, and wiring for a large wall-mounted television

    RECREATION/FAMILY ROOM

    • Overlooking the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and City views through four oval windows, this spacious room is accessed from the rear staircase, the media room, or through double French doors off the landing area

    LOWER LEVEL:

    WINE CELLAR

    • Faux stone walls and a tiered fountain define this spacious, naturally cooled cellar with custom racking, additional space for case storage, and ample room for a tasting/dining table for intimate gatherings

    LAUNDRY ROOM

    • This spacious room has abundant cabinetry, granite countertops, a sink, and front-loading Maytag washer and dryer

    ANCILLARY ROOMS

    • Versatile carpeted room off the garage, ideal for a gallery or fitness center; mechanical and storage rooms; craft center or hobby area preceding the wine cellar; outdoor access to the side of the home

    GUEST HOUSE:

    • Wide plank hardwood floors begin at the entrance and continue throughout the two-level floor plan
    • A spacious living room includes a wet bar with granite countertop, GE undercounter refrigerator and microwave
    • A full bath with shower on the main level is finished in travertine, glazed tiles, and custom mosaics
    • The upper level is comprised of a bedroom with exposed beam vaulted ceiling and a tiled bathroom with claw-foot tub and overhead shower plus pedestal sink

    OTHER FEATURES:

    • Powder rooms on the main level, third level, and lower level
    • Plumbed for secondary laundry area with washer/dryer on the third level
    • Security alarm with video surveillance
    • Programmable Lutron lighting system throughout the home and outside
    • Distributed audio system with built-in speakers in many rooms
    • CAT5 wiring
    • Spacious southwest-facing limestone terrace bordered by level lawn and wide walkways that connect the gardens and guest house to the main residence
    • Professionally landscaped grounds with roses, manicured boxwood, fern gardens and details of wrought iron and stone urns
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    3701 Washington Street, San Francisco