ABSTRACT
Situated high atop world renowned Telegraph Hill is award-winning
architect Gardner Dailey’s modernist masterpiece. This
important mid 20th century residence was designed and built
for the late Helen Crocker Russell, a philanthropist and arts
patron of great note. The property features spectacular panoramic
bay views, broad terraces, and over 30 rooms - including a
formal dining room, living room, family room, chef’s
kitchen, and two guest apartments. Additional features of
this residence include a seven-car garage and an elevator
servicing all five levels.
LOCATION
Telegraph Hill is first in historic interest among the city’s
hills, and is one of San Francisco’s most unique and
magical living environments. The Eastern Slope of “The
Hill” is most highly coveted for its lower density,
Mediterranean climate, premiere vistas, and lush gardens.
With its proximity to the financial district and the waterfront,
as well as some of the city’s most fashionable boutiques,
restaurants, and cafés, Telegraph Hill truly embodies
the distilled essence for which San Francisco is famous.
RESIDENCE
In order to take full advantage of the views from all levels,
this utterly sophisticated residence consists of a reverse
floor plan and is crowned with a large roof terrace providing
spectacular 360° views.
Top Level:
A stunning skylit entrance makes a lasting impression as one
enters from the elevator into the main hall. Oversized French
doors open into the expansive living room which features Parquet
hardwood floors, a stone-faced wood-burning fireplace and
simply “the best” Bay and Bay Bridge views. The
living room also has an adjoining broad view terrace suitable
for outdoor entertaining in the al Fresco style. A large view
library, a sumptuous view master suite and additional bedroom
suite complete this level.
Middle
Level: The upper and middle levels are joined by Gardner Dailey’s
signature spiral skylighted staircase. This level consists
of a large, formal dining room with a view and balcony, a
powder room, a chef’s kitchen, a beautiful view family
room with wood-burning fireplace, wet-bar and a deck. Completing
this floor are three additional family bedrooms and three
full bathrooms.
Lower
Level: This level consists of two guest apartments each with
splendid views of The Bay. Each of the guest apartments consists
of two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a dining area and a living
room with wood-burning fireplace and view deck.
Entry
Level: A gated entrance court garden leads to the glass walled
main entrance featuring a spectacular mosaic tile curved wall
and beautiful terra cotta tiled floors. From here one can
comfortably ascend to the three living levels via the commercial-quality,
generously sized Otis elevator. There are also interior staircases
providing access to all floors. Additionally, this level features
a number of storage and utility rooms as well as a bathroom.
Garage
Level: An elevator accessed, seven-car side-by-side parking
garage with a view completes this world-class residence.
Offered
at: $10,500,000
SOLD
Louis
Silcox
415.296.2229
louis.silcox@sothebysrealty.com
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