With marble pillars of the Ionic tradition, sensible white upon powder blue painting, and even a temple-style portico positioned above the front entrance, this handsome San Francisco property exudes historic glamour before one even walks in.
And, importantly, it’s an authentic display of heritage; 2698 Pacific Avenue, situated throughout the city’s uber-exclusive Pacific Heights, was first inbuilt 1906 and is a handsome display of San Francisco’s sensible turn-of-the-century architecture that pulls as much on contemporary European fashions because it does upon the grand American mansions of each the West and East Coasts.
Yet the recent renovation of 2017 has given the property a long-overdue update, leading to a house that mixes the majesty of the town’s architectural heritage with modern living.
“This house is incredibly unique,” said listing agent Nina Hatvany of Team Hatvany at Compass in San Francisco. “It retains most of the original, glamorous period details — reminiscent of wood paneling, beamed ceilings and wrought-iron balusters on the essential staircase — envisioned by the famed Bay Area architecture firm of Newsom & Newsom. However it underwent an in depth seismic upgrade and a radical renovation on all 4 floors so it also enjoys every modern amenity.”
Coming in at almost 11,000 sq ft, the four-story house features eight bedrooms, six and two-half bathrooms, and lots of amenities that render the San Francisco property perfect for families; we just like the generous space opportunities, which include several living spaces scattered across the floors, the notably large dining room, a completely equipped kitchen with a breakfast area, and even a library.
Paneled double doors welcome guests into the home, who’re then greeted by the grand staircase and stained-glass skylight that characterize the wood-paneled foyer. The front room is to the left and flows seamlessly into the dining room.
Each spaces maintain the period’s form of window, for which the property is all of the more attractive; perhaps the one thing more sublime than a sunlit room is one during which it is available in from a lovely window. On this case, the circular window bay is pure Pacific Heights charm.
In truth, light is something utilized across the entire San Francisco property. Combined with the subtle modern touches throughout, the rigorously planned placement of windows, decks and balconies prevents the home from ever feeling too dark, a typical issue with period properties of this scope.
It also allows the owners to take full advantage of the wonderful vistas presented by the property’s position throughout the city. Each Alcatraz and the bay are in full view of the home; the latter even serves as inspiration for the custom ceiling mural by Willem Racke Studio in the first suite, which is positioned on the third floor, together with three other bedrooms.
Three more bedrooms, plus a wine cellar and a family room, are situated on the primary floor. As for the fourth floor, which boasts an excellent patio and space right under the skylight, the copious space between the 2 bedrooms renders it an ideal floor for teenagers and guests alike.