| LOCATION
This
magnificent view mansion is situated one of the most prominent
blocks of San Francisco’s prestigious Pacific Heights.
This block and those surrounding are home to several of the
Bay Area’s most revered and architecturally significant
mansions and the finest of luxury cooperative apartment buildings.
San Francisco’s finest private schools are within walking
distance as are some of the city’s most fashionable
boutiques, restaurants, and cafés. Famed Lafayette
Park is just one block away.
RESIDENCE
The Hellman
Mansion has been masterfully restored and updated. This estate
enjoys a prestigious address on one of San Francisco’s
best blocks. With over 11,500 square feet of grandly proportioned
rooms, it has been seismically upgraded and
extensively modernized with meticulous attention to detail
and the preservation of architect Julius E. Krafft’s
original masterpiece.
Main
Level: The classically arched Grand Entrance has
a hand-forged wrought-iron and etched-glass door. An elegant
Foyer leads into the magnificent Great Hall, with an oversized
fireplace framed in rich hardwood to complement the beautifully
paneled walls, box-beamed ceilings, and herringbone hardwood
floors. Flanking the south side of the great hall is a formal
Living Room with beautifully proportioned coved ceilings molded
intricately in plaster. This stunning room features a magnificent
verdé marble fireplace encased in a mantle of beautifully
handcrafted Indonesian mahogany. This rare wood is also used
to accentuate architectural details throughout the entire
room. Three pairs of south-facing grandly scaled French doors
open to fresh-air Balconies. Flanking the north side of the
great hall is a majestic Bay-view formal Dining Room, perfect
for entertaining on a grand scale. This room features a stone
fireplace, an elegant crystal chandelier, and impressive Gothic
architectural detail. Magnificent arched doors lead to a limestone
Terrace lined with classical balustrades enjoying unobstructed
vistas to Alcatraz, Angel Island, Marin and beyond. This room
also adjoins a large, full-service catering Kitchen featuring
inlaid marble floors, slab-charcoal granite countertops, and
an array of top-of-the-line commercial-grade appliances. This
level also features an Elevator that services all four floors,
Telephone Room, Powder Room, Cloakroom, and grand Study with
hand-painted barrel ceilings and dramatic upholstered walls.
Second
Living Level: The extravagant grand staircase to
this level is bathed in natural light by a superbly handcrafted
period stained-glass window. The sumptuous Master Suite occupies
half of this floor. Beautiful double doors
lead to the suite, which enjoys cascading light from 4 floor-to-ceiling
French doors. The main suite
has a crème marble fireplace and advanced audio/video
capabilities. The suite also features separate his and her
full Baths and large private Dressing Rooms. Hers has a full-size
jet tub, separate walk-in shower, and spacious boudoir featuring
vast closet space and a rock crystal chandelier. On
the other side of this level is a handsome wood-paneled Library
with a view, original black and white marble fireplace, and
wet bar. Additionally included is a large family Bedroom and spacious, light-filled Bath with
tile and marble finishes.
Third
Living Level: Leading to the top floor is a marvelous
sky-lit replica of the main staircase. The Media Room showcases
the finest in home electronics with a huge, theatre-style
projection television and state-of-the-art surround sound.
This room enjoys views to the east encompassing Russian Hill,
Nob Hill, and the Transamerica Pyramid. A wet bar is also
included. A central stereo system serving the entire home
is located in this room. On the south side are 2 large Guest
Suites, each with its own individual full Bath. The southeastern
suite features a marble fireplace, a large walk-in closet,
and sweeping views to the east. Both of these suites have
views to some of San Francisco’s most important and
architecturally significant mansions. On the north side are
2 Bay-view Bedrooms sharing a single full Bath. An additional
half Bath off the hall and a light-filled Office complete
this level.
Lower
Level: The expansive family Kitchen on the lower
level features slab granite counters, a La Cornue double oven,
range, and grill, 2 dishwashers, a trash compactor, a large
side-by-side Traulsen refrigerator, all premium appliances,
and old-growth pine cabinetry. An adjoining Baking Kitchen
has a commercial-grade Blodgett oven. Also included are a
large family Dining Room with a black granite fireplace and
a spacious Family Room/Sunroom. Both rooms open to a large,
sheltered limestone Terrace complete with Koi pond. A Powder
Room, a Laundry Room, full-service Quarters, a 3-car Garage,
and a climate-controlled Wine Cellar complete this floor.
CONFIDENTIAL SALE |
Interior
Design by:
RICHARD
CARDELLO, ASID, CID
San Francisco
Photography by:
DENNIS ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
San Rafael
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