Currently, the market’s most expensive home in San Francisco is the famous mansion on Russian Hill. This is an old-meets-new type of home with parts of the new home originally built in 1906 and it is now on the market for $40.5 million.
The 9,500 square feet of this gorgeous mansion has scenic overlooking view of the San Francisco Bay. It also has its own glass-enclosed elevator as well as a two-story subterranean gallery with skylights that has multiple options for use such as an art gallery.
The listing agents of this luxurious mansion are Joel Goodrich of Coldwell Banker, San Francisco and Josh and Matt Altman of Douglas Elliman, Beverly Hills.
The foyer and main hall of this gorgeous home features its own glass-enclosed elevator wrapped around by the staircase with wooden steps. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The bright living room has an abundance of natural lighting thanks to the wide glass windows with sliding glass doors augmented by the bright wall tones. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The white sofa set of the brilliant living room is balanced by a few splashes of color from the green throw pillows along with a plant in vase. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There is a panoramic view just beyond the sofa set of the living room that gives a nice background for the simple tones of the ceiling and flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The luxurious dining room has a large glass-top rectangular dining table surrounded by gray cushioned dining chairs. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The glass-top dining table is topped with a beautiful centerpiece and a row of lights from the tray ceiling for a modern touch to the dining area. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The charming kitchen of this mansion has light tones on its flooring to match the walls and ceiling complemented by the wooden cabinetry lining the walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The kitchen island is paired with four wooden stools for the breakfast bar topped with small pendant lights. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The dark tone of the kitchen island that contrasts the white countertop matches with the vent hood of the cooking area beside it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Right beside the kitchen island is an informal dining area with a nice view afforded by the wide row of windows beside it. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the informal dining area presents an elliptical white dining table surrounded by white wishbone chairs that have rustic seats to pair with the flooring and the beige walls. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The gorgeous primary bedroom has a beige arched ceiling that fuses well with the beige walls complemented by the wooden headboard of the bed. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
by the foot of the lovely bed is a large gray cushioned sofa placed in a nook surrounded by a row of windows that gives a scenic view of the city beyond. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The primary bathroom has a bright and white aesthetic to its white marble floors and walls as well as a white floating vanity on one side with wall-mounted mirrors. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Across from the floating white vanity is the freestanding bathtub beside the glass enclosed shower area with frosted glass for privacy. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The second bedroom has a rustic and lovely wooden four-poster bed that pairs quite well with the bedside drawers and the table lamp on it that stands out against the bright tone of the wall. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The third bedroom has a bed facing a wide set of French glass doors with a beautiful view of the bell tower in the distance amidst rooftops and tall trees. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The walk-in closet has a large space complemented by the wooden cabinets and shelves lining the walls enough for a large fashion collection. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The balcony is surrounded by dark wooden railings that matches well with the wooden table and complemented by a potted plant on the corner. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The balcony presents an amazing view of the San Francisco Bay on one side and a skyline view on the other side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The simple den of the house has a long dark gray cushioned couch with pillows and paired with a wooden rectangular coffee table on a gray area rug. All of these are brightened by the surrounding glass windows and glass doors. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The mansion has its own lavish and upscale wet bar with white countertops, mirror walls, glass shelves and lovely blue tones that sets the mood. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The narrow hallway with an indoor balcony overlooking the art gallery below has a glass enclosed wall with a collection of wine bottles on display. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The large subterranean art gallery has an immense floor space with a single cushioned day-bed in the middle to sit and enjoy the art. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This large room has a two-story tall wooden ceiling fitted with rungs to accommodate lights for any occassion that the large room can be used. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The backyard patio has its own firepit surrounded by built-in U-shaped stone bench adorned with plants and grass. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The gorgeous backyard has a large lawn of lush green grasssurrounded by shrubbery and tall trees and has a perfect view of the skyline. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This backyard is fitted with warm yellow lighting on the edges to give it a beautiful glow at night as well as the outdoor dining area on the right side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer look at the outdoor dining area shows that it has a large rectangular dining table surrounded by white garden chairs and topped with a majestic chandelier. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The backyard also has an infinity pool right on the edge for a lavish and luxurious swim. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The pool presents a beautiful scenic view of the surrounding skyline that glows dramatically especially during a night swim. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
An aerial shot of the whole property shows the gorgeous and brilliantly lit mansion on the right and the beautifully landscaped backyard on the left side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A San Francisco mansion near many of the city’s most popular landmarks has reentered the market as the city’s most expensive listing at $40.5 million – a reduction from its original $45 million. Located just one block from the world’s most crooked street and near cable cars, Fisherman’s Wharf and the San Francisco Art Museum, the 9,500-square-foot home on Russian Hill features stand-and-stare views over San
Francisco Bay and Telegraph Hill. Part of the new home was originally a home built soon after the 1906 earthquake by Willis Polk who was one of San Francisco’s top luxury-home architects.
Constructed over a period of six years on two lots consisting of the main house and a wellness cottage at the end of a wide lawn, the residence contains six bedrooms and eight baths on three floors via a glass-enclosed elevator. The top floor includes a primary suite with a balcony overlooking the garden. The next floor is all about entertaining along with two guest suites. A two-story subterranean gallery with skylights has multiple options for use such as an art gallery, sports court or event space, and an upper-level balcony has a 2,000-bottle-wine wall and a wine room. The four-car garage has a turnstile with a covered entrance and extra parking.
A stand-alone cottage at the end of the lawn is designed strictly for pampering and offers the luxury of a steam room, massage room and sauna. Grounds contain a wide expanse of lawn with rose and perennial gardens watered by rain collection from the roof. Outdoor dining under the pergola hung with crystal chandeliers, fireplace and a full outdoor kitchen offers elegant entertaining and big views from the 40-foot cantilevered, infinity-edge swimming pool. Emphasis has been placed on ease of hosting intimate
gatherings for groups up to 350 guests and is ideal for events and large functions.
The Russian Hill name dates back to the San Francisco Gold Rush days when prospectors discovered that the hilly neighborhood was the site of a Russian cemetery. In addition to its culture, food (Ghirardelli Square and family-run restaurants) and entertainment opportunities, Russian Hill has been seen by millions of moviegoers from the famous car-chase scenes in Steve McQueen’s 1968-movie Bullitt that were filmed there. Former well-known residents include Beat Generation writers Neal Cassady and Jack Kerouac and current California Governor Gavin Newsom.
Designed by Troon Pacific using materials and construction methods geared for sustainable living along with advanced technology, the property also offers some surprises like a television inside the primary bedroomโs shower and glamorous chandeliers over the outdoor-dining table. Currently the most expensive home in โThe City by the Bay,โ it is priced at $40.5 million. Listing agents are Joel Goodrich of Coldwell Banker, San Francisco and Josh and Matt Altman, Douglas Elliman, Beverly Hills.