On The Market: San Francisco, California
May 1, 2005
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Originally built in 1923 to make a steep slope navigable, San Francisco’s Lombard
Street, with its eight tight turns, has earned the title of the most crooked
street in America. The Russian Hill neighborhood that surrounds the famous
street is home to some of the highest-priced real estate in the city, coveted
for its hilltop views and for its central location. A freestanding estate in a
city where most properties are conjoined, this home was recently
renovated—undergoing substantial updates, both cosmetically and mechanically.
But the original charm of the circa 1938 building is still intact. “It was
redone with a contemporary look and almost feels like a resort,” says broker Val
Steele. “The home is 5,200 square feet, with 800 square feet of outdoor terraces
where you can have the doors open nearly every day because it’s positioned in
the opposite direction of the wind and fog.” The exterior has sand-colored
Philippine mahogany accents, while interior surfaces include leather walls in
the powder room, Calcutta marble countertops, African lacewood cabinetry in the
kitchen and an exposed-beam ceiling in the master bedroom. Impressive additions
include a 3,000-bottle wine cellar, as well as a second garage on Chestnut
Street, which is connected to the main house by an elevator—ensuring that you
never have to compete with traffic on zigzagging Lombard Street. (Click image to enlarge)
Market Inquiries
$7.695 million. Val Steele, Coldwell Banker,
415.447.8818,
www.coldwellbanker.com
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