3100 Pacific
San Francisco
$15,000,000

3100 Pacific crowns the hilltop above the Lyon Street steps as the newest addition to the well established architectural tradition of luxury homes found in San Francisco's most prestigious neighborhood. Conceived as a blending of California sensibility with European flair, this 11,000 square foot residence presents itself with gracious propriety to street side neighbors, while maintaining the private sense of calm associated with the natural tranquility of the Presidio, thus obtaining a perfect combination of town and country.

The exterior of the house is simple with touches of elegance. A single articulated stone cornice caps the plaster walls which are troweled to a fine smooth finish and devoid of superfluous ornamentation. Bronze clad windows sit deep in their openings over natural stone sills. The hand cut slate roof confidently offers decades of protection from the harsh exposure to sun and wind.

Inside the residence, this theme of simple elegance continues with a formal layout of

spacious rooms organized to facilitate both the grandest of social galas and the most intimate of family gatherings.

The first floor sets the stage for hosting events of all sizes. The covered entry way opens onto the reception foyer where guests can be greeted before proceeding forth to the magnificent double height Great Room. French doors open on to terraces on both the North and East side. Lower to the West is the Study, also with its own private terrace nearly enclosed with the lush foliage of the adjacent forest of pine, eucalyptus and cypress tress. A guest suite, sitting parlour and powder room compliment the amenities on the first floor.

From the Entry Foyer, a sculptural winding stair provides access to the second floor level for formal dining and informal entertaining. The South facing rooms at the front on the second floor open onto one another for the entire width of the house. The breakfast area situates to the West with rooftop views and a private balcony. In the center the kitchen is designed as an informal family gathering area that functions with the logical layout of a commercial kitchen and an arsenal of professional appliances. A granite working surface stretches over a central island ending in bar seating for family or guests. The divided layout separates the cooking and prep areas from the cleaning and dishware, spelling efficiency for both form and function. To the East of this conjoined space is a family area with seating for an entertainment center and floor to ceiling French doors that capture the first views of the bay and downtown.

The third floor is strictly for the family. The capacious Master Suite unfolds in layers from the buffer of a private vestibule, to the sanctuary of the soaking tub and steam room. Mornings start selecting from the ample closet space lining both his and her dressing rooms, and evenings end with sunsets on the private balcony amid the sounds of wind whispering through the tree tops. For the kids, bedrooms 1 thru 3 each come with their own full bath, closet and French windows that open on to some of the most spectacular cityscape views that San Francisco has to offer.

For late night star gazing or afternoon sun bathing above the view of prying eyes, the roof terrace is accessed by both a circular stair and the house elevator. In congruence with dazzling 360 degree views, the roof is designed for flexibility of use and has open ended possibilities ranging from a simple deck and hot tub to a fully planted living garden.