In San Francisco, there are many delicate Victorians. But, not all are meticulously maintained and ready for luxurious living. One such gem has come to the market, cared for and restored by the same owner for 40 years. Surprisingly reasonable for the area, the ornate beauty recently listed for $1,998,500 and (no surprise!) is already pending sale.
“My husband and I were looking for a Victorian house in San Francisco for more than a year when we walked into 1180 Guerrero Street in 1986,” shares homeowner Polly Dinkel. “We were at once taken with its Italianate façade, high ceilings, spacious yard, and proximity to transportation.” While undertaking a restoration of an 1883 home may seem daunting, Dinkel and her husband took on the project in stride. “Little by little, we transformed rooms by stripping the painted woodwork, adding wallpapers reproduced from period designs, and introducing authentic Victorian furniture.”
Moving from the entrance deeper into the home, exquisite and gilded touches carry throughout. Working closely with experts to prioritize period authenticity, the couple has maintained the feeling of stepping centuries back to a time of grandeur. The residence’s 2,125 square feet of elegance are brought to life by works done by a handful of local artisans, like the plaster ceiling medallions and the stunning kitchen table. Green accents can be found throughout the interiors, segueing nicely into the verdant and artistic backyard.
“I’ve walked into hundreds of Victorian homes in my career,” says listing agent Joel Luebkeman. “Every open house, every broker’s tour you see the same thing, modern light fixtures and white walls, with whispers of the home’s former grandeur. But when I first walked through the imposing front doors of 1180 Guerrero, I was awestruck by the feeling I had been transported back in time to a Gilded Age townhouse on 5th Avenue.”
In a world of light and bright, rich and detailed homes stand out on the market today. That could be why the home is already in contract after listing with Joel Luebkeman of Compass.
