Part of history dating to 1833, S.F. home’s rooftop deck is new attraction. Take look
A San Francisco property that dates back to 1833 — when it was part of a plot of land granted to a calvaryman at the Presidio — today offers uninterrupted views of the bay from a rooftop deck and is for sale for $13.5 million.
Nearly 190 years ago, Apolinario Miranda, who married early settler and California rancher Juana Briones, became the owner of the Miranda Settlement, according to a fact sheet from the Compass real estate firm. The Cow Hollow property, which today stands out for its meticulous renovation, bay views and prominent location next to the Presidio, changed hands several times in the decades after Miranda’s acquisition.
Eventually, the property was developed into six lots. Architect August Headman designed six of the homes there, including the residence for sale at 2545-2547 Lyon Street.
Seller Peter Mark, a real estate developer, was attracted to the house because of its rich history and architecture, bought the home and restored it.
“The current owner brought this historic residence up to today’s standards of engineering and technology, including adding a roof deck to meet the needs and requirements of contemporary owners,” said Compass listing agent Ana T. L. Dierkhising in a statement to the Sacramento Bee.
“Perched on the threshold of the Presidio, the property has a serene feeling about it while being close to the urban life in Cow Hollow.”
The five-bedroom, seven-bathroom masterpiece is detached on four sides to maximize the views, according to the property listing.
“A spectacular residence boasting views of the Bay from the edge of the Presidio, this meticulously renovated, four-level property cues up effortlessly livable high-end design,” the listing says.
The 1923 residence has French doors and arched windows to let in the light and breeze. There’s a living room fireplace and a home office with a hide-away bar.
The home “has been masterfully reimagined, maintaining period touches while updating for modern-day,” according to the listing.
The 4,525-square-foot home, with an open-floor concept, blends European oak flooring, decorative beams, unlacquered brass finishes, specialized plaster walls and leathered quartzite “in a symphony of materials,” states the property listing.
A primary suite boasts of a fireplace and lavish ensuite bathrooms.
The rooftop level’s bi-fold doors open up to a 600-square-foot deck with a frameless glass railing for uninterrupted views of San Francisco Bay.
This story was originally published August 1, 2022 at 1:52 PM.
