In San Francisco, Victorian and Edwardian painted ladies line nearly every street as uniformly as the hilly landscape allows. Such distinctly classic architecture, from which the city derives much of its charm, makes this Mediterranean-style mansion in Berkeley Hills a uniquely striking and marvelous masterpiece. Listed this past summer for $4 million, the property is as stunning as the panoramic views it offers.Located at 797 San Luis Road, the home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms spread across its 4,010-square-foot floorplan. Garden courtyards and vaulted ceilings make the house feel more L.A. than Bay Area, while a musician’s balcony, hardwood floors, and painted exposed beams imbue a sense of glamour. Most breathtaking are the arched windows, which act almost as a picture frame for the breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay that lay beyond—windows in the kitchen look directly onto the Golden Gate Bridge.A stroll through the manse’s courtyards leads to a number of surprises; a fountain, pool, and private studio apartment are all just a stone’s throw from the main building. Intricate tile and hardwood floors trade off inside for the perfect mix of classic and modern coolness. For more information, Karen Nelson of Alain Pinel Realtors has the listing. Curbed first reported that the house is for sale.
