| This is a rare opportunity to own a true piece of San Francisco history. A truly inspiring home of architectural significance and Spanish Mediterranean style heritage, located in one of America’s most desirable and sought after urban neighborhoods, where even the weather is hip! Welcome to where Mission Dolores and the Gourmet Ghetto, meets Upper Market and The Castro! Here you are in the heart of it all, in San Francisco’s hottest neighborhood where you can walk to everything great about our City! World-class restaurants by the dozen, glorious Dolores Park, the new Whole Foods coming soon, and an unprecedented choice of public transport, are all just a few blocks away, yet this home remains quiet and peaceful and flooded with light, a sanctuary just steps from all the urban excitement you can handle! This is an amazing one-of-a-kind property of exceptional quality and elegance. Although there are many modern features, including a Chef’s kitchen with walk-in pantry, the home has been lovingly cared for and maintained, so much so, the original owners from 1925 could walk right in and feel at home! Greeted by the initial presence of the stately and luxurious entry lobby, they would recognize where they and their guests used to relax with the dog in front of a crackling fireplace crowned by amazing hand-painted box beam ceilings they had custom created, in what is one of the grandest living or entertaining rooms you will find south of Pacific Heights! An experience enhanced by an amazing wall of arched floor-to-ceiling windows and doors flooding in light. A memorable architectural detail that stirs emotion and you will remember for a life-time! The formal dining room, of impressive scale, is an entertainers delight, but also a wonderful venue for family gatherings, whether daily or on special occasions! Another wall of floor-to-ceiling doors opens to a wonderful sun-room, perfect for a relaxing lounge, office space, or more casual dining as these owners prefer. The upper floor of the home has three large bedrooms all on this one level! The master suite is quite incredible, and beautifully balances the home by continuing the spectacular Spanish Mediterranean style architecture, with those floor-to-ceiling arched doors and windows and beautiful iron-work evoking romantic evenings in Andalucia, or even Mission Dolores! The master bathroom has exquisite original tile work in the most fabulous of condition. The bathroom has plenty of real estate to work with if you fancy some changes, but why would you? It is so classically charming! There is an additional separate shower room for use by bedrooms two and three. An internal staircase takes you down to the garage and basement area. Good ceiling height, and a separate tradesman’s entrance to one side, means unlimited potential to expand this space into whatever your heart desires! With direct access to a gorgeous and professionally landscaped private back yard, with hot tub, fruit trees, lighting, and irrigation system, the current owners enjoy these bonus rooms as an art studio, sports area, workshop, wine cellar, and motorcycle parking and repair shop! They love it, and so can you! You will also love virtually zero electric bills afforded by an expansive new solar panel system! No condo living here – by other people’s rules! Remember, this is a special and spacious single-family residence in an area where many desire it – but few can find it! Buy this home and you may never leave the neighborhood! Walk to world-class eateries – some of San Francisco’s most famous are here – including Delfina, Farina and Commonwealth, with many more a coming. Shop for your vittles at Safeway or the new Whole Foods in 2012. Enjoy summer breezes and events in Dolores Park and send the kids to the new Friends school in the old Levi’s building. Need downtown or the Peninsula? The MUNI F, J, and N lines converge just a block or two away, BART is a few minutes walk, while freeway access is close and convenient! Start enjoying the San Francisco good life today! |
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