San Francisco | $3.195 million
A 1904 Edwardian house converted into a two-unit duplex (with a three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit upstairs and a two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit downstairs) on a .05-acre lot ). much
This building is located in Cow Hollow, less than a block from the Presidio, a sprawling city park overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, as well as a golf course, public art installations and a theater. It’s just blocks from Lombard Street and a stretch of Union Street, home to an Equinox gym, cafes, and restaurants housed in early 20th-century buildings with ornate facades.
This neighborhood is about half an hour via public transit from the Civic Center and Sausalito across the bay. San Francisco International Airport is a 40-minute drive, traffic permitting.
Size: 2,400 square meters
Price per square meter: $1,331
Inside: Stairs lead up from the street to the building’s blue front door, which leads into a stair hall.
An internal staircase leads up to the upper unit which features a living area with hardwood floors and a fireplace flanked by tall glass doors leading onto two balconies overlooking a garden on the lower level. The dining area on the left has fitted wardrobes. This is followed by a kitchen with a window, white cabinets and stainless steel appliances, including a Wolf range.
The bedroom wing is to the right of the entrance. The master bedroom has a fireplace and a bay window facing the street. It shares a bathroom with walk-in shower and console sink with two guest bedrooms.
The unit below has two bedrooms, both at the front of the building; They share a bathroom with a combined bath and shower. The living and dining area is located at the rear and gives access to the kitchen, back deck and garden.
In the basement there is a laundry room, an office with attached guest toilet and access to the garage.
Outside: The wooden deck behind the house leads over a brick patio framed by mature trees and surrounded by a fence lined with greenery. The attached street level garage has space for two cars.
Steer: $39,936 (estimated)
Contact: Nina Hatvany, Compass, 415-710-6462; Compass.com
Beverly Hills | $3.195 million
A 1964 home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms on a .3 acre lot
Nestled in the hills of Coldwater Canyon, this home offers stunning views stretching out to the Pacific Ocean on a clear day. It is close to Mulholland Drive and several scenic spots overlooking the San Fernando Valley. Fryman Canyon Park, a popular dog-friendly spot with hiking trails, is 10 minutes away, as is Wonderland Avenue Elementary School, a top-tier public school.
Downtown Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood are about 15 minutes away. Studio City is about a 20 minute drive away.
Size: 2,814 square feet
Price per square meter: $1,135
Inside: Beyond the front gate, a long cobbled path leads across the lawn to the front entrance.
Inside, the living room features hardwood floors, a stone wall with a double-sided fireplace, and offers views of the pool and hills beyond through large sliding glass doors.
On the other side of the fireplace is a dining area with access to a powder room. To one side of the dining area is a family room with access to the pool. On the other side is a sunny kitchen with white cabinets, white tile floors and a windowed breakfast area.
The master suite off the living room features a large walk-in closet, sliding glass doors overlooking the pool, and a bathroom with a bath, separate shower, and vanity with dual sinks. In this part of the house there are two more bedrooms connected by a bathroom with a combined bath and shower.
The fourth bedroom off the kitchen has windows overlooking the front yard and an attached bathroom. In this part of the house there is also a laundry room with washing machine and dryer as well as an outside entrance.
Outside: A partially covered area behind the house next to the swimming pool has space for a dining table and BBQ. The paved area surrounding the rest of the pool has plenty of space for sun loungers. The attached garage has two parking spaces.
Steer: $39,936 (estimated)
Contact: Jeremiah Eden and Max Spiegelman, Eden and Smirnov Group, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brentwood Brokerage, 310-980-0261; sothebysrealty.com
Danville | $3,199,195
A four bedroom, three and a half bathroom home built in 2018 on a .4 acre lot
This home is located near downtown with easy access to shopping, restaurants and Interstate 680, which connects this part of the San Ramon Valley to San Jose and other Silicon Valley cities. The area’s hiking trails and equestrian facilities are a big draw for many residents: Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve is within a 15-minute drive, as is Diablo Foothills Regional Park, a popular base for hiking to the top of Mount Diablo.
Berkeley and downtown Oakland are half an hour away. Driving inland to Stockton or Modesto takes about an hour. Sacramento is just over an hour’s drive away.
Size: 3,769 square feet
Price per square meter: $849
Inside: The front door, sheltered by a small covered porch, leads into a foyer with hardwood floors. On the left is a living room with a fireplace. A long hallway connects this space with a dining room, study, powder room, laundry room and finally an open plan family room and adjoining kitchen.
The kitchen is equipped with white furniture. Stainless steel appliances including a Wolf cooktop and Sub-Zero refrigerator; and a butler’s pantry with wine refrigerator. French doors in this large living and kitchen area lead onto a covered terrace to the rear.
All four bedrooms are located at the back of the house, off another hallway. The master suite at the far end has a private courtyard and a bathroom with a deep soaking tub and glass-walled shower. Two other bedrooms, each large enough for a queen-size bed and a desk, are located nearby. They share a full bathroom across the hall. The fourth bedroom at the opposite end of the hallway has an en-suite bathroom.
Outside: The covered terrace next to the living room and kitchen has a fireplace and enough space for lounge furniture. The backyard beyond is grassed and surrounded by a wooden fence with flowering plants. The attached garage has space for three cars.
Steer: $39,996 (estimated)
Contact: Brad Gothberg, The Agency, 925-998-5151; theagencyre.com
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