DESCRIPTION:

The weathered beauty of the natural brick unfolds from the moment one arrives at the residence – from columns that frame the gated entrance to a winding staircase lined with manicured hedges ascending to the front door. Stepping inside, well-preserved woodwork gorgeous hardwood floors, and elaborate ceiling detail are immediate reminders of the home's early heritage and a reflection of how well the home has been maintained. Beyond the welcoming entrance salon, a grand living room with fireplace extends to one side while a parlor on the opposite side provides a more intimate space for quiet enjoyment. The dining room is as one would expect for a home of this magnitude – amply proportioned, trimmed with layers of molding, and lit by a stunning chandelier.

Catering these magnificent formal venues is an impressive gourmet kitchen – masterfully updated for today's chef yet blending in seamlessly with the home's original character and millwork. Richly stained cabinetry topped with deeply hued granite slab counters is augmented by a center island with full butcher-block counter. Professional-quality appliances include a Viking gas range with six burners, grill, and two ovens plus a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and icemaker. Expanding the setting are two sun-swept rooms – one perfect for casual dining with its built-in seating banquette, and one perfect for friends and family to linger nearby with the chef.

From the kitchen, the lower level and upper-most level are accessed. Downstairs, a flexible arrangement of rooms is designed for the ultimate in recreation. Two rooms previously used as a music studio have custom acoustic ceilings, making them also ideal for the ultimate home theatre and family living area. Staying true to the recreational ambiance of this level is a full game room and bar complete with mirrored accents, ‘billiards green’ wall color, and separate card room. A half bath, laundry room, and significant storage complete the lower level.

The second floor of the home, accessed from a wide staircase in the entrance salon (or from a thoughtfully added 'back door' to the rear staircase), contains three of the seven bedrooms, including a master suite with spa-inspired bathroom complete with steam shower and body sprays. Additionally, a fully paneled and customized library is adjoined by an office and full bath providing the potential for an eighth bedroom. As is common for a home of this age, many of the rooms connect to one another through adjoining bathrooms, which today provides flexibility for a multi-room master bedroom suite or the convenience of an adjoining nursery. On the upper-most level, four bedrooms plus a hobby room fully customized with shelves provide additional personal retreats – each spacious, bright, and finely finished with a soft neutral color palette and coordinating carpet.

Comprised of a total of 7 or 8 bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, and 3 half-baths, with elevator access from the main floor to the two upper levels, this magnificent home spans approximately 9,057 square feet of sheer luxury. Enhancing the lavish indoor accommodations is the outdoor setting, which unfolds behind a second gated entrance to the brick motorcourt and original carriage house – now a finished two-car garage with additional bathroom. The continuation of the brick serves as a vast entertainment terrace overlooked by a spacious patio at the rear of the home. Adding the finishing touch is a stretch of level lawn with a backdrop of picturesque fountain statues.

Located in one of San Francisco's most exclusive neighborhoods, Pacific Heights has been sought-after by the City's aristocracy since this home's early beginnings. Today, boutique shopping and dining is just blocks away on Sacramento and Fillmore Streets, and quiet, tree-lined residential avenues reveal wonderful parks, excellent local schools, and stunning views that span all points of the compass.