The Most Romantic Shingled Cottage In Presidio Heights, $6M
Author:Philip FerratoIt’s not everyday you get an exquisite, perfectly renovated cottage with a conservatory overlooking a lush, mature garden in what is arguably San Francisco’s best neighborhood, Presidio Heights. But here it is, on the edge of a former military base (dating back to when California was Spanish) that is now one of the most extraordinary urban spaces and national parks, The Presidio.
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Little is known about the architect, William A. Knowles, or his brief career (he died at age 42 in 1916) but he was responsible for a number of handsome Shingle Style houses here and in the East Bay. It’s easy to see him as deeply influenced by Bernard Maybeck and the Newsom brothers, easily moving between a picturesque Shingle Style and Beaux Arts classicism. The steep, brick paved street is a prime ensemble of the eclectic, Pre-WWI Edwardian traditions of San Francisco– brown shingles and historical revival houses, with a peak-roofed Maybeck next door and a pair of Knowles-designed homes across the street directly on the Presidio Wall.
Inside, it’s equally picturesque and “artistic” in the best Edwardian sense, with a soaring living room and lovely Arts+Crafts details. The house underwent a complete but sensitive renovation in the mid-aughts and is ready for its next century.
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The second level is devoted to the two-bath primary bedroom suite, and includes this vaulted dressing room lined with mirrored custom closets.
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Beyond the kitchen, the conservatory/family room is a unique oasis leading to the multi-level garden.
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More: Go to the listing for additional details and images plus a link to a video and floor plans; this exceptional property is open Sunday, May 8 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Represented by San Francisco luxury property veteran Janet Feinberg Schindler.
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Photo Credit: Open Homes Photography for Sotheby’s International Realty