This is the 20 million mansion overlooking San Francisco that was the love nest of Meg Ryan and Dennis Quad

2022-08-19 18:48:18 By : Mr. Chris xu

Last minute of the fires: the fire does not let up in the Valencian CommunityThe facade of the house, designed by Samuel Newsom in 1889, stands out for the two wide bay windows and the marble staircasePacific Heights is one of the most charismatic neighborhoods in San Francisco, where the typical Victorian mansions of the most technological city in the United States are located.With impressive views over the Bay, a historic mansion that belonged to actress Meg Ryan in the late 1990s has just been put up for sale. The latest changes in hands of the spectacular property illustrate the weight of new sectors in the global economy. ;If the actress of When Harry Met Sally sold the house in 2001, it currently belongs to a thirtysomething millionaire from the technology sector, who acquired it in 2014 for 8.5 million dollars (7.7 million euros), according to Robb sources Report.With the demand for housing fueled by the proximity of Siliacon Valley, in six years, the price has more than doubled.In addition to having a privileged location - films such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Bullit or disturbing wave Suddenly a stranger were shot in mansions in the neighborhood - the property was completely renovated and redecorated in 2018 by its owner, who put himself in the hands of the design studio by Nicole Hollis.The four-story building has an area of ​​650 square meters and is distributed in five bedrooms and six bathrooms, as well as a huge kitchen and several living rooms and two large terraces with views of the San Francisco Bay, up to the island from Alcatraz prison.The entrance preserves original elements, such as the staircase and the marble fireplaceThe rehabilitation included the façade and the classic elements of the building, such as the windows and the impressive marble access stairs from Pacific Avenue.The two large windows overlooking the main artery stand out, especially the one on the second floor, with a rounded shape and whose interior houses the main room of the house, according to the description of the real estate company that has received the order for the sale, Sotheby's International Realty.One of the halls of the house has a dweller on Pacific AvenueThe kitchen is one of the central pieces of the mansion, designed next to the family room and with access to a terrace with a summer dining room overlooking the Bay that also joins it with a small garden.Marble dominates the materials of the workroom, with a large island to separate the kitchen area from the living room, the family's living area.Decorated in dark gray it has a classic look and the washing and preparation area is hidden in a kind of back room.The kitchen, made of calacatta marble, is linked to the family room and a summer dining roomThe main rooms are located on the second floor: a master suite and two suites.The master bedroom enjoys unbeatable views from the round bay window that characterizes some Victorian houses in Pacific Heights.The room is organized into different environments and includes a dressing room and a spacious bathroom with views from the bathtub.The suite, on the second floor, has a round bay window overlooking the bayThe house dates from 1889 and was designed by Samuel Newson, who was also responsible for buildings such as the Napa Valley Opera House, the Oakland City Hall and the Carson Mansion, a unique building located in Eureka, California.The renovation installed hickory floors, premium appliances, and spectacular calacatta marble in the bathrooms and kitchen.It also has an interior elevator that connects the four floors of the building.Night view from the terrace facing the BayThe ground floor includes a spacious family room with a large window that communicates with an interior patio.On this same level there is a large warehouse with controlled temperature, laundry and a garage for three cars, in addition to the entrance to access the building if you arrive by vehicle.The ground floor includes a large cellar© La Vanguardia Ediciones, SLU All rights reserved.