Offered at: $6,500,000 : Sold for $6,650,000
www.2601LyonStreet.com
SOLD
“A thing of Beauty is a Joy forever”
-John Keats
And so it is that, 100 years after it was originally designed and constructed, 2601 Lyon Street is still celebrated as a thing of beauty. Fans of neo-classical Mediterranean design consider the home to be among the most aesthetically graceful in San Francisco. It's acclaimed occupants (both real and imagined) certainly make it among the most beloved homes in our City. On the eastern edge of the Presidio Wall, at the intersection of Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow, 2601 Lyon Street enjoys enchanting Bay and City views to the north and east, and verdant forest views to the west. It has been lovingly maintained and improved by its current owners, who have endeavored to achieve a harmonious balance between the home’s original architectural detail and the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. With large formal public rooms, four bedrooms, three full and one half bathrooms, office, media room, elevator, panoramic view balconies and roof garden, this 12+ room villa will surely bring centuries of joy to its future caretakers.
- Designed by the celebrated architect, August Headman, who studied at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Ecole des Beaux-Arts
- Built in 1923 and renovated continuously over the course of the past 20 years
- Lyon at Green, at the intersection of Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow, at the eastern edge of the Presidio Wall
- 4,554 Square Feet (per drafts person). 4,599 Square Foot Lot (per tax assessor's record)
- 12+ rooms, four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, plus powder room. Formal Living Room with woodburning fireplace, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen with Breakfast Room. Elevator from entry level to three floors
- Separate entrance to a finished lower level room, perfect for use as a music room/meditation space, with additional storage closet
- Finished one plus car garage, with laundry closet, adjacent mechanical room, storage closet and elevator
- Peaceful block with abundant street parking at the base of the Lyon Street Steps
- Panoramic Bay and City view roof garden with outdoor kitchen, heaters and firepit
- Featured in popular culture and film