DESCRIPTION:

first floor:

Slate stairs lead to the front door which opens to the gracious foyer. On the sunny south side, the beautiful gourmet kitchen opens to both the garden view dining area and the family room. The renovated kitchen features exotic granite countertops, custom-tiled backsplash, designer lighting and a specially made curved zinc counter for casual dining. Appliances include a Viking 48" gas range with exhaust hood and self-cleaning oven, a Viking stainless steel refrigerator and a Miele dishwasher. There is an extra-deep sink and beautiful cherry cabinetry throughout, which provide abundant storage. This area is perfect for entertaining as it opens to both the family room and also a stylish dining area with oversized south-facing windows. There are French doors that lead to a gorgeous Ipe wood deck and beautifully landscaped backyard garden with custom trellis, stone patio, drainage system, and dramatic lighting.

On the home's north side, there is a light & bright formal living room with new double-pane windows, a wood-mantled fireplace and hardwood floors. A newly-remodeled powder room with whimsical custom glass-tiled walls, stainless steel vanity cabinet and square marble sink completes this level.

second floor:

The stairs lead to a charming library alcove that has custom-built shelving and is naturally lit from above by the western windows on the third floor. The north bedroom has new double-paned windows, two fitted closets and a stunning en-suite bath with marble floor, stall shower with glass-enclosure, and a glass sink set in a wooden cabinet. The southeast bedroom has a fitted closet and a sunny garden outlook. The southwest bedroom includes a storage closet and a fitted closet. There is an interior staircase in the southwest bedroom that leads to the upper master bedroom which is in addition to the central stairway. Off the hall, there is a full bath with double sinks set in a marble slab counter, shower over tub with marble surround, and a marble floor. A large laundry closet with built-in shelving and a utility sink is adjacent to the hall bath.

third floor:

The loft-like master bedroom suite with soaring ceilings is simply stunning! The master bedroom overlooks the south garden and also has views west towards the Presidio. The master bedroom opens to the second suite which may be closed off to create a second entertaining area/family room, or opened to form a lavish and romantic suite which includes a dramatic marble-faced gas fireplace, a walk-out slate deck and Golden Gate and Palace of Fine Arts views. The west side receives tremendous light from a wall of windows that carry over to the master bathroom in the way of upper transom-style windows. The marble master bath is truly a spa retreat featuring a deep Jacuzzi tub and a beautiful custom-tiled stall shower, both of which feature views. There are double sinks inset in custom cabinets with slab marble counters. A custom-fitted walk-in closet is adjacent.

LOWER Level:

Porcelain tile and hardwood floors are throughout the lower level. There is a charming room with a garden view and an adjacent alcove, both of which may have a multitude of uses. The bath has a custom concrete sink and glass-etched stall shower. The impressive wine cellar with custom door has fitted wine storage as well as a tasting counter. There are two ways to access the garden from this level. Additional room for storage and a coat closet room are off the hallway. The garage accommodates two cars parked side-by-side.

This custom home was substantially renovated in 2003 and included the addition of the top floor, new roof, new foundation, major systems in including electrical, plumbing, 4-zoned heating, seismic retrofitting, drainage system with sump pump, new flooring, fixtures, fittings, windows, new professionally landscaped garden, new Ipe deck, newly finished basement and garage which was expanded to accommodate 2 cars, new temperature-controlled wine cellar, new appliances and new stair-hall library alcove.

In the past two years of this ownership, further upgrades/improvements have been done, including double-paned windows at the front of the house, refurbishing the powder room, custom lighting systems throughout, modifications to the kitchen counter design, tiling in the master bath, upgraded closet systems throughout, the installation of a burglar alarm system and additional landscaping. The front living room is wired for a wall-mounted television.