Mansion Monday: San Francisco Part IV
Today is the last day we will spend in San Francisco, and we get a sneak peek at some of the highest end homes, of which there are three, all in the Pacific Heights neighborhood. Two of the three are historical homes, designed by famous architects for famous people, and one is only 2 years old, on the market since its construction.
First off is a $23,000,000 beauty built for Adolph Spreckels in 1912 and, I believe, currently owned by author Danielle Steele. On the market 91 days, and holding steady at its asking price, this home has been fully restored with every attention given to the original details. Its 7800 square feet is made up of gorgeous dark wood (floors, doors, window casings, wide baseboards and crown molding, fireplace mantles, and even paneling in some rooms), and windows galore, allowing light to flow into every room. The lower of the 4 levels has been completely developed, adding space and an elevator transports you between floors. Bonus here is a buildable lot (maybe a carriage house for the help? Additional garage for the toys?).
Today’s middle-of-the-road mansion can be found just three doors down from the most expensive property (see below). 2901 Broadway, designed by Henry Clay Smith, is a $48,000,000 Italian Renaissance mansion built in 1928. Listed for $48,000,000 (originally $55mil), it has been on the market for 532 days. Site of the 30th Annual San Francisco Designer Showcase in 2007, it was the first time that the doors of this spectacular building were opened for the public. With 7 bedrooms. 7.5 baths, and over 10,000 square feet in size, this home has all the requisite amenities a high-end home should have, including its own tennis court. Beautifully appointed, inside and out, it really must be seen to be believed. The agent has kindly posted 33 photos on the MLS listing, affording us peons a glimpse into the magnificent.
The most expensive property listed is this Neoclassical villa, located at 2845 Broadway. Sweet Digs blogger Anna Hibble wrote about this home back in March of 2007. Listed for a cool $65 million, this home has been patiently awaiting a buyer for 948 days (without budging on the price, I might add). Built in 2006, it boasts over 20,000 square feet, plus a guest house, and sits on two lots between Broadway and Pacific (although the aerial map on Redfin does not show the second lot in a red outline.) Needless to say this is the best house in the best neighborhood. You can read Anna’s post and check out exterior pictures here.
