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| The 9,500-square-foot home on Russian Hill features stand-and-stare views over San Francisco Bay and Telegraph Hill |
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- 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.
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| Willis Polk |
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.
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| Steve McQueen |
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, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com.
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| Neal Cassady |
In addition to its culture, food (Ghirardelli Square and family-run restaurants) and entertainment opportunities, Russian Hill has been seen by millions of movie goers from the famous car-chase scenes in Steve McQueen's 1968-movie Bullitt that were filmed there.
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| Jack Kerouac |
Former well-known residents include Beat Generation writers Neal Cassady and Jack Kerouac and current California Governor Gavin Newsom.
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| California Governor Gavin Newsom. |
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.
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| Ghirardelli Square |
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.
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| Fisherman's Wharf |
The top floor includes a master suite with a balcony overlooking the garden. The next floor is all about entertaining along with two guest suites.
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| San Francisco Art Museum |
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.
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| Joel Goodrich |
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.
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| Josh Altman |
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.
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| Matthew "Matt" Altman |
Designed by Troon Pacific using materials and construction methods geared for sustainable living along with advanced technology, the home also offers some surprises like a television inside the master bedroom’s shower and glamorous chandeliers over the outdoor-dining table.
Listing agents are Joel Goodrich of Coldwell Banker, San Francisco and Josh and Matt Altman, Douglas Elliman, Beverly Hills.
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