892 Ashbury St, Ashbury Heights

c. 2018 sf_daily_photo

c. 2011

4,290 square foot 5 bedroom 4 bath Neoclassical style townhouse built in 1905. Sold for $2.5 million in 2011 ($450K under asking).

The sellers were two former Williams-Sonoma executives, Dave DeMattei and Patrick Wade who apparently lived as they worked. The interior photos reflect that very distinctive overstuffed Williams Sonoma style.

My remodel 

At the time I toured this property, I was embarking on a kitchen remodel in an 1885 Victorian. What perfect timing because I absolutely fell in love with and stole the upper shelves no cabinets concept.

Open shelving can be pretty risky business in San Francisco due to our earthquake problem, but I thought it was worth the risk. So much so that I did it again in my newest remodel, this time in a mid-century high-rise.

My remodel 

892 Ashbury St kitchen shelves

Broker Babble: Handsome remodeled Ashbury Heights 4BR, 3BA grand home plus legal 1BR unit. Featured in mult design publications. Impressive facade. Gorgeous period detail, designer remodeling, custom finishes, 3 frplcs. Generously proportioned entertaining area with elegant foyer, exquisite LR+DR, both with frplcs. Chef's marble cook's kitcn, island/breakfast bar, French doors to garden. Thermador Professional 6-burner range with oven+Miele wall oven, DW, Subzero refrig, wine cooler. Den/guest BR & BA main lvl. 3BR, 2BA on upper level incl huge master suite. Charming remod legal lower unit-LR/DR opens to patio/grdn, upgraded marble kitcn with office, lg BR, delightful BA with marble sink. Walk-out beautifully landscaped, very private garden with water feature+seating areas. Lg 1 car garage.

2011 LISTING PHOTOS
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At Home: Dave DeMattei and Patrick Wade (SFGate)

Bay Area Browns The right warm shade makes all the difference (House Beautiful)

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2920 Franklin St, Marina B&A

BEFORE DEMOLITION

AFTER 

PROJECT DESCRIPTION (SF PLANNING DEPT)
The project proposes demolition of the existing single-family dwelling and new construction of a fourstory, 40 foot tall, two-unit dwelling of 4,665 gross square feet. The proposed lower unit has 1,677 square feet of habitable area with two bedrooms and the proposed upper unit has 2,574 square feet of habitable area with two bedrooms. The new building contains two independently accessible off-street parking spaces and two Class 1 bicycle parking spaces. The project is not seeking any exceptions or variances from the Planning Code.

The project requires Conditional Use Authroziation pursuant to Planning Code Section 317(d) to demolish a dwelling unit. This report includes findings for a Conditional Use Authorization in addition to the Demolition Criteria established in Planning Code Section 317.

HOMEOWNER LETTER TO PLANNING DEPT

ARCHITECT LETTER TO THE PLANNING DEPT

PLANNING DEPT DECISION DOCUMENT

Source: SF PLANNING DEPT → Enter Address → Click Planning Application or Permits

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2820 Scott St, Cow Hollow

Grand Entry during 2006 renovations

Currently featuring 7 bedrooms and 11 baths, marble stairs, 7 fireplaces, a Tiffany glass skylight, 5 marble terraces, 6 bronze balconies and an elevator.

16K square foot historically significant Cow Hollow Italianate c. 1905. Once known as the Pink Palace due to its roseate palette, a color chosen by its original owners.

It remained pink until 2004 when the "fixer" mansion sold and underwent extensive interior renovations. In 2008, the property was chosen as the San Francisco Decorator Showcase house. The completed home represented the work of 30 local designers, each of whom was assigned to a small part of the home.

Subsequent to a 1951 sale the Pink Palace was transformed into a grand 23 room “residence club”. With its panoramic Bay views and ornate original details, it drew a colorful cross section of wealthy residents who returned often to attend legendary cocktail parties.

c. 1975

◆If These Walls Could Talk (SF Chronicle 2008)

◆Hot Property: A palace’s triumphant return to nobility (SF Examiner 2008)

◆BOARDING HOUSE NOW SF’S MOST EXPENSIVE MANSION! (TopTenRealEstateDeals.com 2008)

◆2820 Scott St (Socketsite 2008-2016)

◆Will someone please finally buy this Cow Hollow Italianate mansion asking $27.5M? (SF Curbed 2019)

◆City's most expensive home has added millions to price after eight years unsold (SF Curbed 2016)

◆Nobody wants this mansion near San Francisco's 'Billionaire Row' that's on sale for $29 million (Business Insider 2017)


c.2014

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