| 2513 | PACIFIC AVENUE |
Pacific Heights | |
Offered at $6,995,000
- 5 bedrooms, 4 deluxe baths + 2 half baths
- Spacious living/dining room
- Beamed family room with dome art-glass breakfast area
- Gourmet kitchen to terraced patio/garden by Topher Delaney
- Top floor play/media & guest rooms, at-home office
- 3 fireplaces & gorgeous hardwood floors
- Au pair room & bath, temp-controlled wine cellar, laundry
- Seismic upgrade & state-of-the-art systems, Elevator
- Garage for 2+ vehicles & driveway
Listing Agents
- MALIN GIDDINGS
- 415.531.5033 malin@sfproperties.com
- MONICA PAULI
- 415.902.9502 monica@sfproperties.com
OVERVIEW —The classic Victorian home was designed by Frederick Hamilton in 1890 as his personal residence. Unique period installations have been preserved by its several owners over a century's time. The facade, noted for its Queen Anne stateliness, was granted an easement to the San Francisco Heritage Foundation in the 1970s. A minor alteration was permitted in this impressive renovation/expansion in order to align the garage entrance with the facade-proper.
The residence has been seamlessly transformed to provide expansive indoor/outdoor living, taking full advantage of the large sunny and private rear garden. Abundant natural light floods the redesigned and expanded interior spaces on all four levels with tall ceilings and doorways, fresh cream walls contrasting the beautiful dark hardwood floors, mood and art lighting, and all the modern conveniences for comfortable living and elegant entertaining. The primary focus shared among the owner, design and project teams has been the blending of the new and the old -impressively, yet subtly resulting in a magical sum more than its parts!
MAIN LEVEL — Enter the FOYER through a handsome carved door which frames a multi-colored stain glass floral scene, flanked by beautiful sidelights and arched glass transom. Original wainscoting and hardwood floors throughout have been restored.
French doors open to the light and airy LIVING ROOM with striking fireplace and curved bay windows that look out to the pretty landscape. The DINING AREA provides an elegant setting for formal entertaining.
The beamed and paneled FAMILY ROOM with indirect lighting retains the original intricately carved wood mantle with ornate iron cover of the hearth. Gorgeous light filters through the meticulously restored multi-colored stain glass dome and leaded glass windows of the BREAKFAST/TEA area. French doors open to the south patio-garden.
*Note: the Dining Area and Family Room, as presently furnished, are inter-changeable for formal and informal use depending on the preferences of the household.
The ultra modern KITCHEN has been expanded beyond the original footprint with new sawn oak flooring. It is fully equipped for the gourmet cook and caterer's every need. Expansive stone counters and custom cabinets provide ample space for food preparation and storage. Top-of-the-line appliances include: Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, commercial Dacor stove with six burners and grill top, professional ventilator, double ovens, dishwasher & disposal. A flat screen monitor and cappuccino machine are additional specialty installations. Counter bar seating at the long center island is perfect for casual meals and socializing.
Full width Nana glass doors open to the spectacular sunny terraced PATIO/GARDEN, a whimsical and delightful space designed by the renown TOPHER DELANEY. It is featured in a just-published gorgeous coffee table book which may be perused at the residence:
PRIVATE PARADISE: Contemporary American Gardens Author/editor: Charlotte Frieze, garden editor of Town & Country magazine Publisher: Monaceli Press, subsidiary of Random House October 2011
SECOND LEVEL —Ascend the handsome staircase with carved mahogany posts and white spindles, past the art glass sidelights at mid-landing to the bedroom level.
The spacious and bright MASTER BEDROOM with fireplace looks out to the pretty tree-lined street. An oversized walk-in DRESSING ROOM houses 'his and her' custom wardrobes and accessories storage.
The luxurious MASTER BATH with mosaic tile surround features double vanities, spa tub, separate shower and separate WC.
Two BEDROOMS (one with fireplace) feature built-in bookcases and custom closets. A SUNROOM overlooks the garden. A tiled FULL BATH with double vanities completes this level.
THIRD LEVEL — The charming gabled top floor with multiple mansard skylights has been paneled in individual beaded planks giving the enormous space a charming country ambience.
The front AT-HOME OFFICE with period tryptich arched window look out to the stately brick Tudor and rose garden across the way. Built-in double desks, bookcases and bar fridge provide a convenient work/study space.
The open FAMILY/MEDIA ROOM with flat screen monitor and book/art shelves is perfect for relaxation. A convenient half-bath adjoins.
The air conditioned private GUEST BEDROOM and FULL BATH with free standing designer tub and separate shower complete this level.
LOWER LEVEL — The lower level features a sunny AU PAIR ROOM and BATH, laundry room with s/s washer and dryer, temperature controlled wine cellar, mechanical room and extra storage. The elevator accesses all four levels of the house.
The GARAGE can house three vehiclesóan independent space and two in tandemóalong with driveway parking.
FEATURES —
Project Team
- Regan Bice Architects
- Monte Scott & Associates Consulting Engineers
- Ryan Construction, Wm. P. Ryan
- All new mat foundation & voluntary seismic upgrade at ground floor
- Seismic upgrade allowed for reconfiguration of garage to enlarge it from a 1 car garage to a generous 2 (or tight 3) car garage
- New shingled roof, as well as two, smaller flat roofs
- Top floor fully insulated and insulation blown in where inaccessible elsewhere in building; installation of custom wood paneling
- Reconfiguration of all levels to provide more modern livability
- All new electrical and plumbing systems
- New wood flooring installed on levels 3 and 4, as well as the kitchen
- New bathroom finishes and fixtures throughout
- New paint installed interior and exterior
- Custom smart wiring including CAT5
- Integrated solar system with battery backup
- GFA for 3-4
- Air-conditioned top floor
- Radiant heating system at level l and 2 (two zones)
- Zoned hot water service on demand
- All levels fire sprinklered, hardwired fire & security alarm system
- Waterworks plumbing fixtures
- Newly installed residential elevator to all four levels
- All Marvin windows except restored original glass dome, & leaded glass windows
- Designer landscape lighting and waterworks
- Garden
- Backyard extensively excavated with engineered structural slab and retention walls installed
- Structural engineering performed by Yu-Strandberg Engineering
- Waterproofing and drainage consulting and inspections by McGinnis Chen
- Fire walls are U.L. approved
- Approved plans and specifications may be viewed at the property.
- Taxes will be reassessed upon the sale to approximately 1.1718% of the purchase price.
- Prospective Buyers are advised to review, prior to any offer, the Property Disclosure Package available on request.
Capital Improvements
Other
- Floor Plans
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