A beautiful Industrial-style clock tower penthouse recently went up for sale. The historic clock tower was constructed way back in 1907 as a part of the largest printing company in the west coast owned by Max Schmidt and it is now for sale at $6 million.
The spacious 3,000 square feet of living space has gorgeous view of the city. It has four levels with outdoor deck areas and even boasts of a special room within the clock itself.
The listing agents of this amazing penthouse are Rob Levy and Eric Turner of Compass in San Francisco.
The complete floor plan of the clock tower penthouse. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A view from the street of the entire building of the clock tower penthouse. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The living room boasts of an Industrial-style aesthetic with tall brick walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Side angle view of the living room shows the metal staircase beside it that adds to its Industrial-style beauty. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The living room also features a high black ceiling and metal beams that work well with the brick walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The dining room is right beside the living room through folding doors. The dining room has a large rectangular dining table over a charming area rug. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Next to the dining room is the kitchen under the same white arched ceiling that matches well with the white modern aesthetic of the kitchen. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A different angle view of the kitchen features its modern dark gray cabinetry complemented with beige waterfall countertops and backsplash. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The kitchen also has modern stainless steel appliances that matches well with the surrounding dark gray modern cabinetry brightened by the windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The primary bedroom has a bed with a large dark gray cushioned headboard that elevates the beige shed ceiling and walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The other bedroom has a carpeted flooring that matches well with the beige cushioned frame of the bed as well as the beige walls brightened by a sun roof. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other angle of the bedroom shows that it has a walk -in closet with walls filled with built-in wooden cabinets. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The bathroom has a large two-sink vanity with a black countertop across from the glass-enclosed walk-in shower area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This spacious and bright family room has a white cathedral ceiling and a lovely fireplace to warm the large room. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The dark gray L-shaped sofa lines the white walls that are brightened by the glass windows and doors on both sides. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the gorgeous game room with two large arched windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This game room has a comfortable gray sofa, a large coffee table and tall red brick walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There is also a quaint area by the window with a small round table perfect for board games. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The bonus room is converted into a cozy little home office. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The view from the metal stairs shows that the home office is brightened by the surrounding floor-to-ceiling windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The industrial-style beauty of the dark gray metal beams of the ceiling is a perfect pairing for its tall red brick walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This penthouse boasts of a unique clock room within the clock itself. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The main contraption of the clock in the center is furnished with white fur for comfortable seating. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The beautiful and unique view of the inside of a clock that can inspire anyone. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The clock is still connected and functioning. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The outdoor dining area has a large rectangular dining table shaded by wooden beams above and surrounded by white outdoor chairs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A few steps from the outdoor dining and family room is the deck patio with a comfortable firpit in the middle of a comfortable outdoor sofa set. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The viewing deck and outdoor patio of this penthouse boasts of amazing views of the city and there are also flower planters to balance the area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The large deck area is fitted with a couple of large L-shaped sectional sofas perfect for parties. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A far view of the large deck with the historic clock tower towering in the background. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Something extraordinary happens when repurposed historical clock towers go up for sale as elegant penthouses. A rare occurrence, one has recently come on the market in San Francisco’s South Beach neighborhood. The registered-landmark, four-story-penthouse-loft apartment with conversation-piece furnished room inside the clock is for sale at $6 million
Constructed in 1907, the large building complex that supported the tower became the West Coast’s largest printing company by 1921. The owner of the business, Max Schmidt, decided to construct a penthouse level in the clock tower where natural light poured in from all four sides of the clock faces so that his lithographers would find it easier to work.
In 1930, the plan for the new Bay Bridge was solidified which would require tearing down a portion of the printing buildings including the clock tower. Schmidt would have none of that and used his clout, threatening to move his business to the other side of the bay. The city, unwilling to lose one of their largest employers, gave in and agreed to take the highway around Schmidt’s complex and the tower was saved. In 1992, the old factory was repurposed into 127 contemporary live/work lofts and offices. San Francisco and Oakland commuters on Interstate 80 have come to depend on the clock as they travel to and from work each day.
The sleek contemporary penthouse with postcard city views measures in at a spacious 3,000 square feet of living space, including a room actually inside the clock, and large terraces providing outdoor space for lounging or entertaining. The two-bedroom, two-bath residence has been designed to optimize the loft’s spaciousness with hardwood and polished concrete floors and built-in bookcases that become part of the brick-and-concrete structure following the lines of the beams. Built on four levels, included are a gourmet kitchen with top-end appliances, living and dining rooms with French doors to the terrace, office, game room, library, large primary suite and the unique clock room.
Options for entertaining in this unique home are almost unlimited and definitely not boring. Pick a terrace for the view you want for a particular party or a room painted white with sleek modern furnishings or go with a city-loft vibe with brick walls and steel-structural beams – all with breathtaking views of the city. Or, start with cocktails in the clock room and work your way down through all venues. It’s a home that guests aren’t likely to forget.
With historic roots as the original site of the Max Schmidt Lithography Co. and a clock that San Francisco and Oakland commuters have depended on for decades, the clock-tower penthouse is for sale at $6 million. The listing agents are Rob Levy and Eric Turner of Compass, San Francisco.
