This romantic Italian Renaissance style villa is prominently situated at the intersection of Lyon and Green Streets in San Francisco’s prestigious Cow Hollow neighborhood. Introduced from Lyon Street by a graceful, double circular Beaux-Arts staircase, this beautiful home was the setting for the school in the film, The Princess Diaries.
The formal entry is gracious and welcoming with a reception room to the right, also used as a family/media room and adjoined by a bedroom and full bath, ideal for guests. To the left is a powder room, guest closet for coats, etc. and garage access.
Ascending the staircase you will find the main living level and stunning public rooms. To the left of the landing is the living room with a wood burning fireplace flanked by book or display cases. To the right is the dining room, casual dining area with French doors to a Juliette balcony, and kitchen with top of the line appliances. A wet bar and powder room make this the perfect scene for large groups or more intimate gatherings. Beautiful oak floors and Palladian windows give this level a special ambiance.
The third living level offers three family bedrooms and two full baths. The master suite includes views to the Bay and Alcatraz across Cow Hollow and the Marina. The spacious bath has tranquil outlooks to the Presidio, large soaking tub and separate stall shower, its own washer and dryer, a bidet and commode discreetly tucked away and large, well-organized walk- in closet. An elevator from the garage accesses the kitchen and concludes in the master bedroom. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete this level. A gorgeous loggia seen from the street is accessed by the master bedroom and the second bedroom.
Continuing up the stairs you will find a large and fabulous roof terrace with breathtaking views, again, to the Bay and Alcatraz. This is the perfect venue for watching fireworks or the Blue Angels.
This very special property was renovated throughout for the current owner in 2002 and remains respectful to the original 1920’s architecture. There are beautiful oak hardwood floors throughout, the heating system includes air-conditioning, there is extensive use of granite, marble and limestone, and built-in audio in the public rooms and master suite. Located in the prestigious Cow Hollow neighborhood and adjacent to the Presidio of San Francisco, 2601 Lyon is easily accessible to numerous recreational and cultural amenities, as well as the shops, dining and services of Chestnut and Union Streets, and the Cow Hollow Playground. Downtown San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge are only minutes away. This home is an opportunity to own a unique piece of San Francisco.
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