From its quiet tree-lined street in Pacific Heights, this five-level 1911 residence presents an enchanting historic charm, with a pitched gabled roofline, decorative trim, clapboard siding, arched and bay windows, and dentil moldings that bring to mind the homes of storybooks.
San Francisco, California Neil Bassi, Sotheby’s International Realty – San Francisco Brokerage
But from the backyard—a private south-facing retreat with meticulously designed patio and terrace space—the feel is decidedly contemporary, with clean lines and angles, minimal detailing, and expansive surfaces of glass brought to bear by Design Line Construction’s impressive rebuild, which was guided by prolific Bay Area architect John Maniscalco.