Description:

This fabulous entertaining home combines the beauty of its historic 1871 Victorian façade with a modern and open entertaining plan within. Situated just ½ block from Dolores park and its new world class play area and just 2 blocks from the heart of the Valencia Street shopping corridor, this home could not be more perfectly situated. Set pleasantly above 20th Street, one discovers a wonderfully unique front entertaining deck replete with irrigated modern planters and ideally situated for entertaining or recreating on the locale's warm spring, summer and autumn days. Within, the home opens up for relaxed entertaining with a substantial living area featuring a wood burning fireplace and delightfully connected to the adjacent dining area, with space comfortable enough to host a party of 10 or more. A partial dividing wall between living and dining spaces creates just enough intimacy and yet plenty of open view lines for the perfect, modern, separation of space. The large open kitchen is bathed in light through the south facing French doors and provides an additional sitting/breakfast area near the rear garden. Ample counter and cabinet space, plus room for a center island make the space wonderfully functional. For ambiance, the main living area and outdoor deck area adjacent to the kitchen are outfitted with built-in speakers driven from components placed at the custom built-in walnut cabinetry system. Upstairs, the wonderfully gracious master suite provides views over the historic homes on 20th Street and toward the downtown San Francisco skyline. An en-suite, remodeled master bath and two closet systems, plus sitting area, make these quarters truly inviting and peaceful. The guest bedroom down the hall is nicely set off from the master suite and features delightful southern outlooks over the gardens beyond. A full size hall bath serves the guest bedroom along with guests utilizing the sun bathed recreation and video room at the end of the hall. Graced by two skylights, east facing windows and south facing French doors, this room provides a unique entertaining and recreation opportunity with direct access outdoors and onto the expansive deck with newer four person spa, unique gas fire "pot", and built-in seating. Outfitted with a full sized closet this entertaining room can also serve as a large third bedroom if desired. A wonderful, bonus/exercise/meditation room off the lower deck, 2 car side-by-side garage, alarm system, storage/laundry room and fully irrigated landscaped yard round out the offerings of this beautifully unique entertaining home. For more images of this wonderful, one-of-a-kind residence, visit 20thVictorian.com.