The Italian Renaissance design of this fine Presidio Heights residence provides a stately aura to the house. Soaring visual height is effected by the ascending staircase from the street to the entry landing to the three stories of symmetrical French paned windows. The ornamentation on the rusticated façade consists of stone flower boxes at the third floor windows and the impeccable dentils at parapet level.
The residence is detached on all sides, providing abundant natural light throughout the day. The floor plan is ideal for gracious city living and entertaining, indoors and out.
The architectural detail of the ENTRY HALL introduces the fine architectural details found throughout the house. A spacious POWDER ROOM and Coat Closet are located at this level.
Ascend the elegant staircase with enameled ball posts and wainscot.
The spacious L-shaped LIVING ROOM with tall paned windows, crown & picture moldings, marble fireplace and hardwood floor provide an elegant setting for entertaining.
The handsome DINING ROOM, similarly appointed, comfortably seats a large dinner party.
Walk out to the private, sun-filled PATIO/GARDEN with plantings surrounding the stone pavers. It is a sunny protected setting for children and for outdoor enjoyment all the day long. The original Cook’s House (with half bath) may be used as an ARTIST’S STUDIO.
Completing the main level are two small BEDROOMS and an adjoining FULL BATH which would make for ideal au pair or staff quarters off a separate entrance.
The spacious MASTER SUITE overlooks the south patio and lush gardens of neighboring properties.
The BEDROOM features a marble fireplace and His & Her Dressing Rooms. A sunny SITTING ROOM/SOLARIUM adjoins. The MASTER BATHROOM features a deep tub.
A large L-shaped BEDROOM with sitting alcove looks out to the beautiful homes street side through tall paned windows. A tiled BATHROOM with deep tub and dressing room adjoin.
Two east BEDROOMS with adjoining BATH are ideal children’s or guest rooms.
Laundry Room & Linen Closet complete this level.
The PENT ROOM with fireplace is a wonderful setting for relaxation and entertainment. Its vaulted ceiling and wrap-around windows bring in wonderful natural light and views of the Golden Gate Bridge, bay and greenery of the Presidio.
(The pent room, which sits on the center portion of the building foot print, opens to north & south portions of the undeveloped roof area).
1 car GARAGE with expansion potential.
Proposed renovation plans are available if interested from the listing agent.