From its quiescent tree-lined thoroughfare successful Pacific Heights, this five-level 1911 residence presents an enchanting historical charm, with a pitched gabled roofline, decorative trim, clapboard siding, arched and bay windows, and dentil moldings that bring to caput the homes of storybooks.
San Francisco, California | Neil Bassi, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage
But from the backyard—a backstage south-facing retreat with meticulously designed patio and terrace space—the consciousness is decidedly contemporary, with cleanable lines and angles, minimal detailing, and expansive surfaces of solid brought to carnivore by Design Line Construction’s awesome rebuild, which was guided by prolific Bay Area designer John Maniscalco.