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One of San Francisco's most illustrious mansions, this home presides at the ultimate Pacific Heights location-the end of the Vallejo Street cul-de-sac bordering the Lyon Street steps and Presidio National Park. Designed in 1917 by notable architect Louis M. Upton, this palatial home offers 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths on the main levels, plus private basement level staff quarters. This residence is extremely rare in every respect-from its regal scale and proportions (9,500+/- sq. ft.), to its unrivaled location and sophisticated remodeling that was featured on the 1995 San Francisco Decorator's Showcase. Vistas of the Bay, from the Golden Gate to the West, Marin County to the North, and the Berkeley Hills to the East are presented from the aristocratic entertaining chambers. A state-of-the-art designer kitchen, radiant morning rooms, and exquisite top floor media
room with views are among the many interior highlights.

The front approach is a dramatic European statement. A sculpted classical garden, maintained by the owner, precedes the ornate portico entry. The symmetry of the stone façade, with its characteristic details, embodies the Italian Renaissance penchant for balance on a grand scale. Inside, the impressive reception hall showcases high ceilings, molded pilasters, and a light-bathed staircase. Entertaining flows elegantly between the main salon, Art Deco-inspired library, stately dining room, adjoining solarium, and southwest garden.

Old World grandeur in the main public rooms is complemented by beautifully oriented, more modern spaces for media or family needs. One of the home's more recent achievements is a world-class, totally remodeled chef's kitchen. Exquisite cabinetry, top-of-the-line integrated appliances, a butler's pantry, and whimsical breakfast room set a stage of marvelous function and delight. Just off the kitchen the south garden is contained in a wonderfully private courtyard atmosphere. Before heading upstairs, don't miss the stunning guest powder room, which injects a chic modern dynamic to the classic architecture.

The meeting of natural light and fine architectural detail is fully experienced ascending the main staircase. One of the home's true interior highlights occupies the north end of the second floor-a large formal living room with massive carved marble fireplace and Bay outlook. Two bedroom suites, one with its own window-wrapped morning room, complete this level. Reaching the top floor, you will find a master suite with spa-like marble bathroom and pronounced vistas above the Palace of Fine Arts, Alcatraz, and San Francisco Bay. A large adjacent room makes the perfect master study or fifth bedroom. Along the sky lit hallway, there is also a cozy and bright media room ready for casual television moments. The top floor culminates with an enormous, youthfully energetic bedroom suite. Discreet elevator access delivers convenience to basement level and oversized 2+ car side-by-side garage with wine room. Approaching this residence at the western end of Vallejo Street, you have arrived at an exquisite meeting of home and site-a lasting impression reserved for the elite handful of San Francisco's finest homes.

First Floor of the Home
· A sculpted formal garden in classical European tradition precedes the ornate, columned entry
· Grand reception hall with elegant moldings; a chic contemporary powder room adds modern flair
· Spacious main entertaining salon with picture windows gazing out to the North Bay, Sausalito, and Tiburon
· Art Deco-inspired library features a fireplace and barrel vaulted ceiling with intricate plaster moldings
· Banquet-scale dining room with marble fireplace extends out to the south patio and solarium, facilitating indoor/outdoor catered events
· Top-of-the-line renovated chef's kitchen coordinated with marble countertops, extensive custom cabinetry, cherry wood flooring, and sophisticated appliances, including multiple Sub-Zero pull-out refrigeration solutions
· Butler's pantry accented with copper countertops
· Whimsical breakfast room connecting to the garden courtyard
· Octagonal solarium with softly filtered fabric covered skylight interacts with the garden patio

Second Floor of the Home
· Grand staircase ascends beneath a broad picture window with Bay vistas
· Stunning living room facing the waters of the Bay; a massive, carved marble fireplace exudes European brilliance; finishing details include parquet wood flooring and pocket doors
· Bedroom suite ideal for guests featuring views above the west garden and Lyon Street steps; a marble bathroom features a furniture-quality vanity, tub, wainscot, and hand painted walls
· Luxurious master suite includes a window-wrapped morning room (with North and East Bay scenery) and lavish marble bath with whirlpool tub, huge shower, commode, and bidet

Top Floor of the Home
· Sumptuous top floor master suite boasts some of the home's finest scenery; the bedroom gazes high above the Golden Gate Bridge, with panoramic views to the Berkeley Hills; a huge spa-like master bath is decked in extensive Carrara marble; a huge soaking tub, shower, dual-sink vanity, and built-in wardrobes appoint the room; an adjoining room makes a perfect dressing room or large walk-in wardrobe
· Adjacent to the top floor master suite is a large room ideal for fifth bedroom or use as a master study
· Along the hallway is a bright and friendly media room perfect for casual television; tall windows face the Bay vistas; built-in maple cabinetry accommodates a full media setup
· Contemporary-themed hallway bathroom with tiled shower
· Enormous bedroom suite at the south end of the home is detailed with youthful energy including maple flooring, extensive maple shelving and other built-in storage, plus a central partitioned wardrobe center; the bathroom features terrazzo flooring, maple built-ins, a whirlpool tub, and steam shower with seating bench
· There is no elevator access on this floor.

Basement Level of the Home
· Staff unit complete with its own living area, bedroom with closet, bathroom with shower, plus morning room/kitchenette area
· Additional hallway bathroom with tub and sleek finishes
· Sizable laundry room with outside staff access
· Spacious storage rooms for seasonal items
· 2+ car side-by-side garage; naturally cool wine room

Offered at $16,500,000

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