On The Market: San Francisco Presidio Heights, California

11/01/2006

LOCATION: In Presidio Heights, which is in the middle of the city and less than 10 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown. 

BACKGROUND: Originally built in 1902 in an English style, the home was rebuilt as a French château in 1928 after the then-owners visited Paris. It was most recently renovated and redecorated in 2006 for the San Francisco Decorator Showcase, where some of the city’s most recognized designers each contributed to a different section of the estate (many of the furnishings are still available for sale with the house). (Click image to enlarge)

STATS: A dramatic circular staircase winds through all three stories of the 9,000-square-foot home, which includes numerous French doors, high ceilings, six bedrooms and a master suite that occupies half of the second floor with a sitting room, office area, his and her closets and a large bathroom. A 400-square-foot wine cellar made mostly of stone features bottle storage, a decorative fireplace, a water fountain and a large central area for entertaining. There is also a 1,200-square-foot guesthouse on the property, as well as manicured French gardens with a limestone terrace, walkways, rose gardens and large stone urns. (Click image to enlarge)

WHAT SETS IT APART: “It’s rare to find a historical home from the turn of the century like this in perfect condition,” says Realtor Olivia Hsu Decker. “And not only is it in turnkey condition, but the owner specializes in historic home renovations, so the execution is flawless.” (Click image to enlarge)

MARKET INQUIRIES: $14.25 million; $16.5 million furnished. Olivia Hsu Decker, Decker Bullock, 415.435.1600, www.sanfranciscoshowcase2006.com