Price:

$9,400,000

Status:

Sold - Rep. Buyer

Location:

898 Francisco & Vacant Adjoining Lot

Year Built:

1914   

Abstract:

THIS BEAUTIFUL VIEW MANSION, PERCHED ON TOP OF RUSSIAN HILL, WAS BUILT IN 1914 AND WAS FOR MANY YEARS THE RESIDENCE OF HAIG PATIGIAN, ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S MOST FAMOUS AND PROLIFIC SCULPTORS, CHURNING OUT EPIC WORKS LIKE THE STATUE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN IN FRONT OF CITY HALL. BOASTING PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE BAY, ALCATRAZ AND THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, THIS HISTORIC HOME WITH ITS BEAUTIFUL TUDOR STYLE FAçADE AND NUMEROUS GOTHIC ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS, WAS THE DIFFA SHOWCASE HOME IN 1989.

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Description:

MAIN LEVEL

Upon entering the spacious foyer through a Gothic style stone arch and front gate, one is immediately greeted by the captivating views of the bay and Alcatraz through a framed window at the opposite end, as well as by the intricate molding, beautiful leaded glass ceiling panels and the exquisitely carved wood arches on the wainscoting. The library features an ornate faux-ivoire mantelpiece framing the wood-burning fireplace, built-in bookshelves and beautiful leaded glass windows.

The spacious living room, with very attractive open wood beam ceilings and intricately carved wainscoting, is anchored by a huge wood-burning fireplace and panoramic bay and Golden Gate views from the two large picture windows.

The large remodeled kitchen has spectacular bay views and features two stoves, a six-burner gas Viking stove and a multi-purpose GE electric cooktop, two separate sinks, Snaidero cabinets, Corian countertops and a circular black granite breakfast counter.

The formal dining room has gorgeous leaded glass windows, beautiful wood panel detailing and the same attractive wood beam ceilings. A powder room is conveniently located off one end of the foyer.

SECOND LEVEL

A grand staircase highlights a fantastic hand painted trompe l'loeil mural along the walls up the stairs and imposing tall windows at the top of the landing where more breathtaking views of the bay are showcased.

The master bedroom suite offers sweeping views to the North and West, including Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the Marin Headlands. The suite consists of an unique faux-bois gentleman's dressing room

opening to his private full bath, while the lady's dressing room features every possible amenity from raw silk & cedar lined drawers hand-crafted birch cabinets, separate walk-in shoe pantry, window seat and marble vanity counter. Her dressing room leads to a separate full bath. An adjoining room with built-in shelves and cabinets is now being used as a study but could easily function as a master sitting room.

There is a second bedroom suite on this level which boasts the same breathtaking bay and Alcatraz views and is serviced by an attached bath with charcoal slate

floor, For convenience, there is a compact wet-bar and

refrigerator on this level.