An incomparable site on Mt. Tiburon – a quiet cul-de-sac bordered by a forest – provides a privileged setting for this exquisite Mediterranean villa perfectly situated to provide virtually every room with a world-class view of the Golden-Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay. The magical San Francisco skyline views encompass the Bay Bridge, Downtown, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island, the San Francisco Marina and Pacific Heights, the Bay, the Golden-Gate Bridge, plus Belvedere Island and Lagoon, Sausalito and Richardson Bay. Rarely does one find such sweeping, unobstructed landmark views from virtually every room!
The Villa itself is an extraordinary work of art, blending classic Mediterranean architectural elements with state-of-the-art systems and imported luxury finishes and fittings. Designed by prominent Bay Area Architect Dennis O’Connor, this magnificent home radiates a sophisticated style within a contemporary floor plan perfect for the indoor-outdoor lifestyle for which Tiburon is renowned.
Abstract: Two-level home with 4 Bedrooms, Library, Kitchen-Great Room, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Media/Game Room, Laundry Room, six full and two half Baths, 5-car Garage plus additional parking in the driveway, Loggia, beautifully landscaped gardens and private forest.
Entry: Ascend the gently curved, cast-stone balustraded stairway to the massive mahogany door with Florentine artisan bronze knocker and to the etched-glass sidelights. Enter to the grand clerestory foyer with Crema Marfil marble floors with bronze lotus tile accents and Rosso Verona marble perimeter inlay. The gracefully curved marble staircase features rich mahogany railings, hand-carved newel piers, custom bronze spindles, and is illuminated by a lovely two-tiered alabaster and bronze chandelier. Toward the top of the stairs, a central mahogany window with forest outlook is flanked by a pair of custom Venetian stained-glass windows. Inspired by historic, master painter Canaletto, these exquisite windows featuring scenes of the Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square are back-lit for night-time drama.
Living Room: Spectacular views are featured from every window. Step down into the magnificent living room through the archway with mahogany Ionic columns. This stunning room has African Movingue parquet floors in European style, multiple-tiered ceiling with deep moldings, Napolean Marchette marble-faced fireplace with hand-carved wooden mantle and mahogany French doors that open to a sunny, southwest view veranda with world-class views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, Angel Island, Belvedere, Alcatraz, Golden-Gate Bridge, Sausalito and Mt. Tamalpais.
Formal Dining Room: Off the central hall and adjacent to the kitchen and living room, the spacious formal dining room features a curved, hand-painted Italian scroll work ceiling with lighted soffit. The mahogany picture windows frame world-class views of the San Francisco skyline, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, Belvedere and the Golden-Gate. A splendid Florentine stained-glass door opens to the butler’s pantry which is fitted with rare, Ribbon Sapele cabinetry with leaded and stained-glass cabinet doors. The pantry opens to the Gourmet kitchen.
Formal Powder Room: Situated conveniently near the formal rooms, the guest powder room features a custom Florentine stained glass window, an Italian antique vanity and custom faux-finished walls.
Gallery: A gallery with forest views, glass-shelved art niches, and indirect and fine-art lighting connects the informal kitchen-great room to the formal rooms.
Kitchen: The heart of the home is the beautiful gourmet kitchen – great room with stunning views. A clerestory cupola with charming, hand-painted trompe l’oeil has windows which bring natural light to the center of the kitchen and the large center island with prep sink. Hand-carved, ebonized Corinthian columns entwined with grapes and leaves accent the large center island and the breakfast counter. The Crème Bruno granite counters have elaborate custom edging throughout. The furniture-grade cabinetry is made of rare Sapele Pomele. A lovely tiled ‘fruit of plenty’ backsplash highlights the Viking professional 6-burner cook-top. Gourmet appliances include: Two side-by-side Sub-zero integrated refrigerators, dual Thermador ovens and warming drawer, Dacor microwave, two Miele dishwashers, Kitchen-Aid icemaker and compactor. The strategically placed picture window above the sink frames the extraordinary view of the Golden-Gate Bridge.
Informal Dining Nook: A breakfast nook/informal dining area is the perfect addition to the Kitchen-Great Room. Set inside a rounded bay with tall turreted decorative ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows, spectacular ‘sit-down’ views span from the Bay Bridge to the Golden-Gate Bridge and Sausalito. A French door opens to the fresh-air balcony.
Great Room/Family Room: The great room, with tall vaulted beamed ceiling, is open to the kitchen and features a dramatic fireplace with Azure Nobile granite face and hand-carved ebonized lions on the six-foot tall Ribbon Sapele mantle. A strategically placed picture window low enough for seated viewing perfectly frames the panoramic view which spans the Bay Bridge, downtown San Francisco, the Bay and west to the Golden-Gate Bridge.
Informal Powder Room: Conveniently located near the great room, the informal half-bath has a porcelain pedestal sink and a window to the forest.
Master Bedroom Suite: The master suite is sublime! Rest in bed and enjoy the fireplace and the view! The panoramic view is perfectly framed in windows intentionally low enough to enable one to lie in bed and enjoy the dramatic vista from the Bay Bridge, San Francisco skyline to the Golden-Gate Bridge. The artisan-designed fireplace surround is imported porcelain tile.
Dual Master Baths: Imported, Venetian stained-glass doors open to the luxurious first master bath with a whirlpool ‘tub for two’ perfectly positioned within the rounded bay to enjoy the panoramic views and the hand-painted ceiling mural. Panoramic views can also be enjoyed from the separate stall shower which features a glass surround and Italian etched Crema Marfil marble decorative tiles. There is a heated tiled floor, electric towel warmer, separate water closet and bidet, and a door that opens to an intimate balcony shared by the dual master baths.
The second master bath has stunning mahogany cabinetry with ebonized lion head motif, a large stall shower with steam sauna, and Italian etched Crema Marfil tiles in shower and on the heated floor. Downtown San Francisco and the Golden-Gate can be viewed through the glass door that opens to the balcony. There are two large walk-in closets across the anti-chamber from the master bedroom.
LOWER LEVEL
2nd Bedroom Suite: Off the grand entry, double doors open to a spacious guest bedroom suite (or 2nd Master Suite) with world-class views of the Bay Bridge, Downtown San Francisco, the Bay and the Golden-Gate Bridge. Double doors open to a private loggia and large balustraded veranda with southwest exposure ideal for al fresco dining and entertaining. The ensuite bathroom feaures Kohler vintage soaking tub, a glass-enclosed, tiled stall shower, heated Crema Marfil marble floor and custom burled maple vanity with marble counter.
Library: Across the grand entry, the sunny Library/Office features spectacular views and an ensuite limestone bathroom with heated floors and limestone shower. (This could serve as a 5th bedroom).
Wine Cellar: A beautiful etched-glass door with wine motif distinguishes this naturally cooled wine room. Inside, there are racks and room for 600 bottles and a built-in tasting bar with Brescia Aurora marble counter.
Media/Game Room: A large masonry fireplace with cast-concrete mantle provides the focal point for this large room ideally suited for informal indoor-outdoor entertaining. A Sony high-definition projection television is paired with a large Stewart Firehawk retractable screen. The limestone floors are heated. Double doors open to the loggia and large balustraded veranda. An elegant fountain provides soothing water music.
Laundry Room: The laundry room is conveniently located next to the Media/Game Room and can be accessed from the back stairs that lead to the Master Suite and Kitchen-Great Room.
3rd Bedroom Suite: This large bedroom with lovely views features an ensuite bath with heated limestone floor, separate tub and limestone shower.
4th Bedroom Suite: A large picture window frames the Golden-Gate Bridge. The ensuite bath features heated limestone floor and limestone shower.
Garage: The garage can accommodate up to five cars and there is direct interior access to the home from the garage. Additional parking is also possible in the driveway.
Additional Features:
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Principal rooms on the upper level feature elaborate Movingue parquet floors, the African “golden Mahogany” hardwood
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Principal rooms on lower level have 18” limestone floor tiles with hydronic heat
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Principal rooms have built-in speakers and programmable scene lighting
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Exquisite moldings throughout
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Bathrooms with heated floors
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Loggias with cast stone columns adorned with Doric capitals
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Verandas with cast stone balustrades
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Italian mahogany windows and doors some with European tilt-turn feature for ease and security
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Copper half-round gutters with European scuppers
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Clay tile roof
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Integrated color stucco
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Adjacent Water District land provides private forest
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Beautifully landscaped front gardens
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Private Road with underground utilities
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Near Tiburon Ridge Trail for easy hiking access
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Five minutes from town and (25-minute) ferry to San Francisco
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Five minutes to two yacht clubs
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Three furnaces and three air-conditioners for independent heating and cooling
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Two hot water heaters
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Two central vacuum systems
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Approx. 1,000 sq. ft. garage can hold five cars and has separate toilet/sink
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