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MAIN LEVEL: FORMAL ENTRY, FORMAL LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, FORMAL DINING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, GARDEN SITTING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE, FAMILY KITCHEN, POWDER ROOM AND WALK-OUT GARDEN.
SECOND LEVEL: THREE BEDROOMS, INCLUDING MASTER SUITE WITH SPECTACULAR VIEWS AND FIREPLACE, THREE BATHROOMS, MAHOGANY PANELED LIBRARY WITH FIREPLACE, LAUNDRY ROOM AND TERRACE.
THIRD LEVEL: FAMILY ROOM, TWO BEDROOMS, FULL BATH AND 2ND TERRACE.
LOWER LEVEL: PINE PANELED DEN WITH FIREPLACE, WINE CELLAR, STORAGE AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ROOM, 2ND LAUNDRY ROOM, FULL BATH AND 2 CAR SIDE-BY-SIDE GARAGE.
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Located in the heart of Presidio Heights, 200 Locust is a spectacular property ideally situated close to Laurel Village, Sacramento Street shops and restaurants, Julius Kahn playground and the Presidio. Designed in 1905 by noted San Francisco architect William A. Knowles, the home was substantially renovated in 2003/2004 to meet the needs of 21st century living while retaining as much as possible of its original detail, character and charm. The result is ideally proportioned for contemporary family living as well as large-scale entertaining.
MAIN LEVEL
Entering this elegant four-story family home you will be instantly smitten by its warmth and graciousness. Marble steps lead to the inviting exterior mahogany paneled entryway and custom 8 foot mahogany doors. The spacious foyer features an elegant formal staircase with leaded-glass windows, original beams and moldings, a powder room with black marble vanity, and guest closet. Beautiful new oak floors can be found throughout most rooms of this lovely home.
The formal living room is filled with light from windows on three sides, including two sets of French doors leading to small balconies. The original wood-burning marble fireplace is flanked by bookshelves beneath leaded-glass windows. Gracious custom draperies adorn each set of windows/doors. The superb detailing of the fireplace mantel, crown moldings and high baseboards add to the beauty of this elegant room.
The large formal dining room has a gorgeous marble fireplace which exactly mimics the entrance to the house, with its dentil molding and egg and dart detailing. The antique chandelier, wainscoting, wide crown moldings and two sets of multi-paned windows looking out onto the surrounding trees complete this incredible room.
Flowing from the dining room through eight foot tall French doors is the enchanting garden sitting room with marble fireplace, archways and vaulted ceiling. Floor-to-ceiling arched windows and French doors open directly to the peaceful environment of the well landscaped garden. Adjacent to the kitchen through tall archways, this idyllic room is perfect for casual entertaining as well as being an intimate retreat for relaxing or reading near the fireplace. The southern exposure of the room bathes it in light throughout the day and quite often it is enjoyed with the doors open to the garden and the tranquil sounds of the fountain.
 The warm and inviting family kitchen is lined with beautiful oak cabinetry and is accented by exquisite granite countertops and custom brickwork. A commercial six-burner Viking stove with double oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, U-Line wine refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher are just a few of the high-end appliances this gourmet kitchen has to offer. A family eating area with window seat looks out onto the garden. Oak paneling and leaded-glass cabinets complete this lovely eat-in family kitchen.
Walk directly out of the garden sitting room into the verdant garden on the south side of the house. This area is very sunny, but sheltered and private, with slate flooring and an enchanting fountain. Some of the lovely plants include a large ornamental plum tree, a beautiful Japanese maple tree, enormous camellia bushes, ferns, wisteria, roses and many more incredible trees, bushes, flowers and plants. An exterior staircase takes you all the way up to the upper terrace.
SECOND LEVEL
At the top of the elegant main staircase is the master bedroom. With windows on three sides, it is filled with light and has spectacular views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Presidio, Bay and Marin Headlands. The view also exudes a certain European feeling with the sight of the Presidio Heights rooftops, each from a unique architectural residence. A gas fireplace, built-in bookshelves and custom cabinetry are just a few of the fine features of this lovely room. Also in this incredible suite are a private office area and a spacious walk-in his/her dressing room with custom-designed mahogany dressers, closets and shelves. A skylight illuminates the entire master bath and lovely limestone countertops, an over-sized walk-in shower/steam room, separate tub, and two sinks complete the master suite.
There are two more bedrooms on this level, each with windows looking out upon the greenery of the surrounding trees. Both bedrooms have crown molding, and one bedroom is en-suite with a bathroom and stall shower. The other bedroom has a double closet, ballet bar and mirror. A second full bathroom is located in the hall and has a separate spacious stall shower and tub. Limestone and tile are some of the fine finishes.
 At the end of the barrel-vaulted hallway is a mahogany paneled library which overlooks the garden and has direct access to the second floor terrace. This private sanctuary has a green marble fireplace, gorgeous crown moldings, bookshelves and custom cabinetry.
A cedar-lined closet, laundry room, linen closet and French doors overlooking the garden and opening onto the terrace complete this level.
THIRD LEVEL
A large open stairway merges the two bedroom levels and leads to a fantastic family space on the top floor. The center family room is very light and airy. Vaulted pine ceilings with two skylights allow for a spacious open feeling. There is also a full bath with limestone finishes and an extra large walk-in shower, two charming window seats, a linen closet and a large storage area.
A bedroom is located on each side of the family room, each with its own unique features. The north bedroom features a Golden Gate Bridge, Bay and Presidio view. The other bedroom has built-in bureaus, a window seat and a private entrance to the upper terrace that overlooks the garden and has breathtaking views of the Bay and Marin Headlands.
LOWER LEVEL
The very warm and traditional pine paneled den has a brick fireplace with bookshelves on each side, wet bar, crown moldings, flat screen TV and surround sound system. A 50+ case temperature-controlled wine cellar, three large storage rooms (one with a second Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer), a full bath with shower and slate flooring, and a laundry room are a few of the additional features of this level. There is also direct access to a spacious two car side-by-side garage, the garden and mechanical systems room.
AMENITIES
• Private walled walk-out garden with mature trees and plants
• Master bedroom has spectacular views of Golden Gate Bridge, Bay, Presidio and Marin Headlands
• New mahogany paneled library
• New pine paneled den
• Top floor terrace overlooks garden and has spectacular views of Bay and Marin Headlands
• New oak floors
• Six fireplaces: 5 gas and 1 wood burning
• 50+ case temperature-controlled wine cellar
• Second back staircase
• New leaded-glass window in stairwell
• Eight large Acacia trees and extensive landscaping in front and side gardens
• New roof in 2003/2004
• New plumbing and electrical in 2003/2004
• New zone heating system in 2003/2004
• All new CAT 5 wiring in 2003/2004
• New security alarm/phone system in 2003/2004
• Mostly new windows in 2003/2004
• Interior/exterior painted in 2003/2004 and maintained
• Mostly new drywall and insulation in 2003/2004
• Significant seismic, structural and foundation work in 2003/2004
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