Amazing Neo-Classical $32 Million Mansion

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Take a look at this 16,000 square foot dream house for sale for $32 million! From the offering site:
"The residence at 2701 Broadway is a stately neoclassical-revival home situated at the apex of the Gold Coast. ... One of the highest elevations in Pacific Heights with unparalleled views spanning from the Golden Gate Bridge in the west to the Bay Bridge and City skyline in the east. Originally built in 1910, entirely rescripted and architecturally restored in 2002 by Moller Willrich Architecture and Design. Seven bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and four half-baths, plus two family rooms, two offices, two kitchens, three rooftop terraces, a basketball/sport court. Side-by-side garage parking for two cars. Five levels, all accessible by a commercial speed elevator, comprising over 16,000 square feet. Classical architecture, pure lines, properness of scale with superb millwork and hand-planed, wide-plank walnut floors on all levels.... The residence is distinguished by its classical balance of elegance and 21st century function, creating a truly inspired residence. The home has a grand but subtle presence informed by refined details of Greek revival architecture such as well stated cornices and columns. 

The original house at 2701 Broadway was designed for a lumber magnate in 1910 by the well-known San Francisco architect James Miller at the height of his career. Of this prominent location, architects of the world renowned Panama Pacific International Exposition of 1915 would later say, 'The finest point of observation [of the Exposition] would be at the corner of Divisadero Street and Broadway.'

Its transformation into a one-of-a-kind residence began during the late 1990s. The owners then were clear in their aesthetic objective: first and foremost, to preserve the home's classic architecture yet instill in it a modern and balanced family atmosphere with style and character. Through the careful planning and design of architects Stephen Willrich and Ian Moller of Moller Willrich Architects, that goal was achieved."

 Yes, I'd say that goal was most certainly achieved: 


































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So what do you think? Do you love this house as much as I do?

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The enchanted home said...

The views are heavenly. Beautiful curb appeal, some of the rooms I love and some I was redecorating in my head ( I think we all do that time to time) The oval island is neat, haven't seen that. Beautiful Stacy!

Laurie said...

WOW! Brilliant. Love the dining room chairs. Now if I could only win the lottery....

helen tilston said...

Hi Stacy

I do love it. I love the intimacy of the rooms, the use of colour and art. The owner's personality comes through. It does not feel large, which I love.
Thank you for this morning's tour
Helen xx

Lana said...

Beautiful home, and amazing views.

Jean @ Flower Hill said...

The home is outstanding! I love the classic style.

Wendi @ Classic Chic Home said...

Beautiful architecture and stunning views! Thanks for the tour, Stacy,
~ Wendi ~

Design is... All in the Detail said...

Stunning - what a wonderful place to visit on a Sunday morning with a nice cup of coffee! Thank you so much for sharing... I will definitely be back to sit awhile there again!
Enjoy your Sunday.

Jae said...

Woahhh this is gorgeous! I love the yellow and orange dining room! The patio is amazing as well. Absolutely Gorgeous!

klawdya said...

Oh, I adore this home. Especially the dining with those wonderful chairs. The colors are great in every room.

suzyq said...

This is too much for me to absorb on a Sunday morning when I am trying to paint my itty bitty kitchen - ( hate painting small rooms - too crowded ) makes me just want to throw the paint brush away and say " why bother " lol

and dream instead.
Gorgeous Stacey

for the love of a house said...

Fabulous house! Absolutely gorgeous. I was so surprised how intimate it felt inside considering how huge it looked from the exterior. The scale was just perfect.

Happy Sunday!
joan

Amy @MaisonDecor said...

First I thought this house was in our Boston area...from the garden and exterior views...what a gorgeous foyer~lots of goodness.

Linda @ theLENNOXX said...

Ohh I wouldn't have any problem moving in there.

You know what really caught my eye? The lantern worked into the beautiful gate. So pretty!!

xox Linda

epiccioneb said...

Gorgeous all the way around!

FABBY'S LIVING said...

This is a huge stunning house, wow! I love it that the decor is nice and fresh, not so cluttered with furnishings and cozy too. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful week.
FABBY

mishebe said...

I love all the chandy's! and the yellows!

Shirley@Housepitality Designs said...

If I only had 32 Million bucks!!..So totally enjoyed the tour....one can only dream...

Kay dancingbrushpainting.blogspot.com said...

What a great house - and a fabulous view! HUGE. Several families could share and never see each other!

Haus and Home said...

Wow what a great house. Sometimes homes in this price range can be decorated a little tacky, but this one was very tasteful! LOVE IT!

marie grabo said...

Honestly, I don't think it's worth $32 million. Not crazy about most of the decor. Looks uncomfortable and uninviting except for the room with the palm tree, and the outside areas look small and cramped. It is a beautiful house but in my opinion not worth the money.

miss b said...

Lovely house! gorgeous light fittings in the entrance hall and the orange and yellow dining room chairs are so different and summery.

http://missbbobochic.blogspot.com/

Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalt said...

I do love this house. The patio with the views are gorgeous.

Angela said...

I've been in the market to buy and this is perfect. Let me just grab my checkbook.

This home is exquisite! I'm fully enamored with the views and I love how it doesn't take itself too seriously (those layered, circular light fixtures! That bright, happy color palette!). Gorgeous post.

www.lifeloveandluxury.com

Hena Tayeb said...

wow.. that is gorgeous.. love the staircase and the windows.. so many beautiful windows.

Acquired Objects said...

Love the house and wish I had a chance of even owning a bathroom in that home...WOW it's gorgeous! Beautiful blog you have and I can't wait to see more I'm adding you to my blogroll.

Enjoy your evening!
Debra~

Patricia Gray said...

It looks pretty amazing. Love the view and the yellow drawing room!

Chic Coles said...

What a beautiful house.We loved the dining room and master bath. Now that is a mansion.

Julie Khuu said...

Wow, that view is a stunner! Reason enough to want this for my dream home! Incredible bones, classic design...love this inspiration! Makes me want to work that much harder tomorrow ;D

xo-Julie
Peace. Love. LOL!

Haute Khuuture.com

Mel@Georgica Pond said...

Staggering!

designchic said...

It's gorgeous Stacy, and the views are amazing. Love the light fixture in the bedroom...stunning!!

carolyn bradford said...

Stacy, I have 4 things to say about this post! First, I absolutely loved it because I love the history behind it and wish it were me doing the restoration, etc...Second, I love it because I used to live there and love the memories! Thirdly, I love the Sunny Yellow! It's my new favorite as we are working our way through winter, and Fourthly, I'm just truly gratefully you took the time to read my blog and make a sweet comment! You know I love all that you do and wish you were in B'ham to help me with my own home!
Much appreciation.....
Carolyn Bradford

Designs on 47th Street said...

So much to look at! So much to love! Thanks for sharing all the gorgeous pictures with us.

Inge said...

Hello? Could I live here? ;-) I'm in love with all the different touches of yellow, orange and gold in this home. Would love to have the same view someday... Hey, I can dream right? ;-) It's just stunning and amazing also, how many rooms can a home have?? :-) Thanks for sharing, hope you will feel better soon!!
Love, Inge x

No21 INTERIORS & VINTAGE said...

Wow! Thank you for inspiring the day No21x

long island moving said...

Wow! Now that's what I call a house. From the great interior and huge exterior to the stunning decor and amazing view, there's not much else anyone can ask for in a house.

conveyancers canberra said...

I have never seen such a perfect combination of size, exterior, interior, and view before. It is definitely well-worth its $32-million price tag.

buying houses said...

Simply stunning. That house is a veritable masterpiece. If I could, I'd be willing to pay even double the price tag just to be able to live there.