The late Robin Williams is world-famous for his beloved roles and movies. One heart-warming favorite, Mrs. Doubtfire, took place in the Golden City and had a talented film producer he was quite familiar with, his then-wife, Marsha Garces Williams. You may not know that in real life, the Williamses made their primary residence in Sea Cliff just a few miles from where filming took place. Marsha seems to have kept the home after their 2010 divorce, but looking to downsize, she’s now listed it for $25 million.
The stunning Italian Renaissance-style villa overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge, the Pacific Ocean, and the Marin Headlands. It was originally designed by Earle B. Bertz and built in 1926, but when the creative duo picked it up in the early ’90s, they took it down to the studs and revitalized it. “They expanded the home to its current 10,598 square feet on three levels,” listing agent Steven Mavromihalis says. “However they took great pains to preserve the rare and valuable building materials used in 1926, which are simply no longer available in the construction of modern homes.”
A carved archway and grand foyer welcome you to the home, which totals six bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and three half-bathrooms across three stories. While arches, columns, and intricate metalwork mostly harken architecturally to a grand Amalfi Coast masterpiece, the primary suite is Japanese-inspired with a dressing room with custom-made built-in vanities and a study. Wherever you are, it’s safe to say the home’s design is as awe-inspiring as the humbling vistas.
Perched in an idyllic location, the property is close to beaches, the Presidio of San Francisco, and neighborhood shops and restaurants. Steven Mavromihalis of Compass represents the cherished listing, which the actor truly made magical with his kids in mind. Per Mansion Global, he added secret rooms and passageways for their enjoyment.