Built in approximately 1908 and home to the same owners for the past 50 years, this wonderful property is a marriage of architectural detail and colorful handcrafted artistry lovingly created by the current owners, one of whom was an artist and former head of the San Francisco Arts Commission. Inspired by the Craftsman style, the shingled home with its Edwardian influences stands on a 43-foot wide corner lot at the columned entrance to Ashbury Terrace – its elevated position fills the home with natural light from wraparound windows. Following the architectural style, the interior celebrates the Arts and Crafts movement, and includes owner-influenced ceilings of hand-painted artisanship and elaborate woodwork patterns. Classic period elements, such as hardwood flooring, leaded glass windows, and layers of crown molding accented with dentil detail, are fine examples of its distinguished early twentieth-century style.

Comprised of over 5,000 square feet, the property includes a 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom main residence, a tremendous third-floor entertainment space with city views and glimpse of the ocean, a legal apartment (currently tenant-occupied) on the lower-most level, plus a special amenity – a detached studio apartment also suitable for office, hobby, or fitness needs. Unifying the spaces is a rear garden courtyard beneath the canopy of a towering Japanese maple and soothed by the tranquil sounds of a fountain gently falling into a small pond – all in an ultimately private setting. Topping it all off, is the property’s ideal location in a residential area close to neighborhood shops, cafes and public transportation, and just minutes to Buena Vista and Golden Gate Parks for outdoor recreation.