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Located
on a prime corner lot in prestigious Pacific Heights,
this
magnificent European-Style Manor was designed by architect,
Clarence A. Tantau, in 1919 for the department store
mogul Benjamin F. Schlesinger who owned the world-renowned
City of Paris in San Francisco with the famous rotunda,
which is now the Neiman Marcus flagship store. Today,
this classical Neo-Georgian style home is one of the
City's architectural treasures. The exquisite jewel-like
interiors including lavish wall panels, columns, extraordinary
three-dimensional moldings, impressive Frescos and
opulent 24-carat gilding, all reflect the epitome
of European style. |
Enjoying
sparkling views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Bay and
City, this elegant residence has been extensively
upgraded and modernized with superb attention to details
while preserving the grandeur and ambiance of the
original masterpiece. Now offered for the first time
since the renovation, this presents a rare opportunity
to acquire a trophy property of such architectural
stature. |
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Stunning
public rooms including a Versailles-like formal dining
room, elegant living room with views of Golden Gate
Bridge and the Bay, and a grand scale entrance hall
with a spectacular elliptical staircase. |
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A total of
six bedrooms, six full baths, two half baths and five
fireplaces. |
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Extensively
renovated including seismic, electrical, plumbing,
light, sound and security systems upgrading |
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Fabulous pent-room
with cathedral ceilings, entertainment center, wet
bar, billiard table, fireplace and lounging banquette. |
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Luxurious
and spacious master suite with his-and-hers baths,
sitting area with fireplace, terrace, and panoramic
views of the Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of
Fine Arts. |
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Cozy family
room adjacent to the eat-in gourmet kitchen with butler’s
pantry, three sinks, granite counters, cooking island,
Miele, Gaggenau, Thermador and Sub-Zero appliances,
and hardwood floors. |
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Wine cellar
for approximately 1,000 bottles and fur storage. |
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Three car
side-by-side garage plus motor court for six cars. |
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Elevator to
all levels. |
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Approximately
10,340 square feet as per appraiser. |
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The classic
facade echoes the sumptuous Neo-Georgian era with
it’s stately mortared brick, white trim French doors,
paned windows and steeply sloping roofs with patina
copper drains and beautiful chimneys at the apex;
inviting French designs are integrated over the front
door, which curves into a voluptuous wave-crest of
cornices and friezes. The Bay windows not only capture
the spectacular views, but feature a sumptuous series
of rounded moldings. |
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The grand-scale
entrance hall makes
a dramatic first impression and is spectacularly highlighted
by herringbone-patterned hardwood floors, gorgeous
picture and crown moldings, Corinthian pilasters and
an exquisite curved elliptical staircase featuring
a stunning gold-leafed balustrade. |
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Versailles-like
in it’s splendor, the unforgettable banquet-sized
dining room is
a true jewel—exquisite three dimensional plaster
motifs, trompe-loeil Frescos, elaborate moldings,
and a gilded rosette adorn the ceiling, while inset
reflecting mirrored panels, decorative wall murals,
French windows and a classical fireplace with marble
surround provide the most of glittering of settings
for elegant entertaining. |
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The beautifully
proportioned living room
captures the magnificence of European style and enjoys
a Bay window with Golden Gate views, classic carved
stone wood-burning fireplace with marble surround
and built-in bookshelves, gorgeous molding with acanthus
leaf and gilt details and a spectacular triple rosette;
the hand-glazed walls shimmer with a subtle patina,
and beveled mirrored doors provide a grand entrance. |
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A large
eat-in gourmet chef’s kitchen
features three sinks, granite counters, compactor,
Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator, double Miele
ovens, built-in microwave, six gas Gaggenau burners,
Thermador Char-Glo built-in barbecue grill, cooking
island, and hardwood floors with granite insert. |
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Off the
kitchen is a charming breakfast/family
room with a granite wet-bar and lovely views
of the Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. |
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Between
the kitchen and dining room is the butler’s
pantry featuring a double sink, granite counters,
wood flooring, dishwasher and tremendous storage space
for China, silver and crystal. |
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The elevator
to five levels is centrally located in the kitchen. |
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Off the
entrance hall is an ultra-chic powder
room with reflecting mirrors, marble pedestal
sink and classic gold fixtures. |
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A cozy
phone room under
the stairs completes this level of this home. |
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Accessed
via the grand elliptical staircase the spacious second
floor landing provides
a gracious entry to the private quarters. |
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An entry
foyer lined with gold-leafed walls leads to the ultra-luxurious
master suite featuring
a romantic bedroom and sitting area with fireplace
and views of Golden Gate Bridge, Bay and Palace of
Fine Arts. European-style faux finishes on walls and
ceilings, built-in speakers, crown and base moldings.
Hers-and-his marble bathrooms,
bidets, steam shower in his and Kohler Whirlpool tub
and make-up vanity in hers. Two walk-in closets plus
a cedar wood closet. |
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Guest
bedroom suite with
hardwood flooring, high ceilings, leaded and beveled
glass windows. Full marble bath and bidet. Crown and
base moldings. |
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A luxurious
library with stone
fireplace, bookcases, pressed pattern wall treatment,
leaded and beveled glass windows, coved ceilings,
hardwood floors and storage. |
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A cozy
office adjacent
to the library with view window. |
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Fabulous
pent-room
with cathedral ceilings, entertainment center with
marble counter wet bar, audio and video equipment,
billiard table, built-in lounging banquette, fireplace,
and wall to wall folding doors opening onto spectacular
views of Golden Gate Bridge, Palace of Fine Arts,
Marin Headlands, Angel Island, Belvedere, Fort Mason
and the Bay. |
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Two
children’s bedrooms
with high ceilings and views share a marble bathroom.
Hand painted faux walls and hardwood floors. |
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A third
bedroom
on this level with high ceilings, hand painted murals,
full bath with marble floor and counter top and shower
over the tub. |
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Powder
room with marble
counter, hand painted walls and ceilings. |
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Elevator
to all lower floors. |
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Back
staircase to lower
floors. |
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Comfortable
guest/staff quarters
enjoy a kitchenette, family/media/living
room, bedroom with
ample closets and a marble
bath. |
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An approximately
1,000
bottle temperature-controlled wine
cellar. |
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The large
laundry room
has full-size side-by-side washer and dryer, sink,
abundant counter and storage space, as well as an
ironing island. |
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The utility
room contains a 73
gallon hot water tank, additional storage and a variable
speed, high efficient XV90 furnace. |
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GARAGE AND YARD LEVEL: |
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The three
car side-by-side garage
has double height ceilings, elevator access into the
home and additional storage. |
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Leading
into the garage is a six car herring-bone patterned
brick motor-court
with gated entry
and brick wall. |
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A charming
back garden
with curved brick walkway and mature redwoods is off
the motor-court; the side
garden is accessed
off the lower level. |
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| NOTE: |
All light
fixtures and window coverings are excluded from the
sale. |
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