Wednesday, June 01, 2022

Architecture Wednesday: Pacific Heights Historic Modern

While it doesn’t look like it, this home, in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood, is over seventy-years old; she looks good, no?

This four-level historic home, designed by William W. Wurster in 1940, the home boasts impeccable historic architecture, enviable privacy, and a back garden to die for, was restored in 2017.

Organic hues—from white walls and painstakingly restored original Douglas fir horizontal paneling—contribute to a soothing modern vibe throughout. The main level—up one floor from the entry, garage and laundry—features the wood-paneled living with gas fireplace, the dining rooms, and the kitchen, all with access to the lush, landscaped garden with a towering eucalyptus tree, green lawn and gardens, and an alfresco dining area just off the chic formal dining room.

The third level offers a guest bedroom with access to a deck, an attached bathroom, as well as the principal suite with private bath, large walk-in closet, and access to the terrace. On the fourth level is a family room with plentiful windows, a gas fireplace, double glass doors to a spacious terrace overlooking the backyard, as well as another bedroom and bath.

Sounds like a lot of climbing, but, please, there’s an elevator from the foyer that stops at every floor. I ain’t hauling groceries and goodies up flights of stairs. Even better is the home sits on a rare San Francisco flat block within a short distance to Allyne Park and the shops and restaurants along both Union St and Polk St.

Where is my checkbook?

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Dwell

20 comments:

  1. Anonymous11:25 AM

    Lovely!
    I'm amazed it's over seventy years old, but some architects were indeed ahead of their time. I love how airy and open it looks (it may be all that white, which I have come to love). Love the patio and that small powder room!

    XOXO

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    1. Just shows that good things last.

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    1. Me, too. I love the interiors and the light and that garden!

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  3. I don't like the location. I hate San Francisco. The buildings are way too close together and way too expensive for what you get. Now, that being said, I like this one. A little too much white in the kitchen, but I have red appliances that would spark it up. The wall with the bird poop spatter design has got to go, but that's a small thing. I will stay in my modest detached, cheerful and better yet, paid for house here in Sacramento adjacent Elk Grove, thank you very much.

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    1. Having lived in San Francisco whilst a young college queerling, I lovelovelove it. And I love this neighborhood, and that gorgeous garden. It does need some color in those all white spaces, though.
      PS I also used to live in Sacramento myself.

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  4. Nice. But I won’t get into a bidding war with you. Enjoy it!

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    1. Well, in that case there will always be a room for you and SG and the boys.

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  5. I once lived in a house with an elevator. As kids we were
    allowed to ride it once. House originally built for a disabled
    man.
    That area with the huge white sofa. Looks to be uncovered
    so who fetches all the cushions in when it rains?
    xoxo :-)

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    1. I imagine that sofa is full-on outdoor materials and can get a little wet.

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  6. I'd live there, but only after getting rid of the white rooms.

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    1. Art and accessories go a long way.

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  7. Just showed this to the MITM and asked him, "When can we move in?" I love The City, too, sweetpea, having lived there back in the day! xoxo

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    1. Let me know when you're settled in, and Carlos and I will come for a visit!

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  8. Yes, it needs a little color, but yes.

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    1. There is an overabundance of some white rooms!

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  9. You had me at Pacific Heights!!!! Every year when I used to go out to San Fran I loved that neighborhood and walking around. This HOME was sooooooo me.

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    1. That's one of my favorite parts of San Francisco, too!

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  10. I would never have guessed that house was that old! Looking good, indeed.

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    1. She does look good for her age!

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