See mansion’s ‘cinematic’ views of Golden Gate Bridge from perch above crashing waves
Hitting the market at a tad under $20 million, a majestic San Francisco home — designed by one of the city’s most popular architects — sits on a hill above crashing waves with “cinematic views” of the ocean, Golden Gate Bridge, Baker Beach and the Marin Headlands, according to Sotheby’s International Realty.
A stately home, it has been renovated with contemporary finishes and amenities with a mind toward preserving its original details. The residence is the work of architect Sylvain Schnaittacher, who is known for designing many of the city’s beautiful homes and buildings, including the Paige Motor Car Co. Building, Argonaut Club, Beresford Country Club, Mt. Zion Nurses’ Home and Temple Emanu-El.
The 6,355-square-foot mansion (130 Sea Cliff Avenue, San Francisco, Calif.) sits in the exclusive Sea Cliff area, famous for its ocean views, private estates and scenic streets.
Neill Bassi of Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage is the listing agent.
Highlights of the five-bedroom, eight-bathroom estate include:
▪ A gated entry through a columned main ingress leads to a motor court and the beginning of the home’s iconic views.
▪ A gallery-like foyer with handsome hardwood floors opens up to a grand living room with a panoramic coastline vista.
▪ A formal dining room with classical millwork, oak floors and a sparkling metallic ceiling.
▪ The kitchen comes with an island, plentiful storage, a six-burner Viking range with pot-filler, high-end appliances and a breakfast area.
▪ Four bedroom suites are found one level above, with the primary suite providing “a lavish oasis featuring gleaming hardwoods, a bay window revealing the enviable vista, two sizeable walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with dual vanities, a soaking tub, water closet, and a shower with a custom stone enclosure,” according to the property listing.
▪ A guest suite is found at the top level of the home with views over neighboring rooftops and a pentroom with a contemporary fireplace, built-in shelving, ocean and Golden Gate Bridge views,and a balcony. A wet bar is accompanied by a full bath. There’s a wraparound rooftop deck that has glimpses of the Presidio and the ocean.
▪ The garden level provides a gym, sauna, full bath, temperature-controlled wine cellar and a media room.
▪ The backyard is highlighted by multilevel terraces, a pool and spa, an outdoor kitchen, covered dining area and fantastic ocean scenery.
