Abstract: 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, library, media room, study, linen/sewing room, 6 wood-burning fireplaces, elevator, garage, park-like garden and state of the art security system.

Designed by architect Houghton Sawyer in 1911 this Neo-Classic palazzo was the first residence of Alma and Adolph Spreckels. This elegant mansion stands out amongst many Georgian and Victorian homes of San Francisco and is surrounded by one of the largest residential gardens in Pacific Heights. The mansion has been retrofitted for seismic integrity, extensively upgraded, and modernized, while preserving the original woodwork and exquisite craftsmanship. The European interior and well-designed floor plan promotes an openness and an easy flow between living spaces.

Main level: The entrance is marked by a pair of fluted Doric columns that support a garland of molding under a semicircular balcony. Upon entering, the easy flow between living spaces is apparent. A spacious formal dinning room off the foyer showcases a handcrafted wood burning and gas fireplace. The formal living room, with elegant paneling from floor to ceiling, provides a gracious setting for entertaining and contains a magnificent wood and marble fireplace. A spacious kitchen and a powder room completes this level. Adjoining the powder room there is an elevator that provides access to all 5 levels, from the garage to the top floor.

Upper level: From the foyer a smooth circular banister frames the staircase that leads to the upper two floors. A library on the second level is graced by floor to ceiling rich mahogany cabinetry and has a wood and gas burning fireplace. Adjacent to the library is a guest suite. At the other end of the hallway is the large master suite with fireplace, which has been outfitted with oversized windows to take advantage of the extraordinary panoramic views that span from the Golden Gate Bridge to Russian Hill.

Top level: On the upper level are 3 bedroom suites, a study, and a sewing and linen room. Two bedrooms have a panoramic view that spans from the Golden Gate Bridge to Russian Hill.

Lower level: The lower level houses a spacious family/home-theater and second dining room that has a wood and gas burning fireplace, a surrounding sound system, and a full modern kitchen and powder room. A wine cellar, laundry room, and ample storage complete this level. French doors open to a large garden and fountain and provide some lovely bay views.

Additional information: This spectacular neo-classic mansion is located within walking distance of some of San Francisco’s finest shopping, cafes, restaurants, and schools. Also, the mansion has a sophisticated security system connected to a computer system, with 16 cameras that surround the entire property, garage and garden. Each level of the building has an independent furnace to regulate temperature on each floor. All windows are double glass paneled. During the remodeling a specialized company removed all asbestos.

FEATURES:

• Gas in all fireplaces
• Asbestos removed during renovation
• All double paneled windows except doors on the living and dining room.
• State-of-the-art security system
• Home-theater surrounding sound system.
• Retrofitted for earthquake.
• 4 independent furnaces. Temperature controlled on each floor.
• Neighbor’s retaining wall constructed during renovation.

Offered at: Price Upon Request

Contact Listing Agent

Adele Zierler
Sotheby's International Realty
Direct: (415) 725-0803
Email: Adele.Zierler@sothebysrealty.com