A Victorian mansion boasting sweeping views over the San Francisco Bay has hit the market for $28 million.
The eight-bedroom property – located in the swanky Pacific Heights neighborhood – has a storied history, and was originally built in the 1880s by shipping executive William F. Babcock.
Babcock gave the home to his daughter, Alice Brigham, as a wedding present, but businessman James Flood fell in love with the property when he visited in 1911.
Flood – whose father had acquired a fortune during the California Gold Rush of the 1850s – offered to buy the home and have it relocated to a place of Brigham’s choosing.
Brigham chose 2828 Vallejo St – located just seven blocks from where the home had originally been built.
The 10,300-square-foot home was subsequently cut up and transported to the new address – where it still stands today, overlooking landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island.
A Victorian mansion boasting sweeping views over San Francisco Bay has hit the market for $28 million. The eight-bedroom property – located in the swanky Pacific Heights neighborhood – has a storied history, having originally been built in the 1880s by shipping executive William F. Babcock
The 10,300 square foot home was originally constructed on a piece of land located seven blocks away. However, it was cut up and reassembled at its current location – 2828 Vallejo St, Pacific Heights – back in 1911
The home’s grand foyer is pictured. The home was so meticulously reassembled in 1911 that its current owners have never able to find the spots where the home was pieced back together
The mansion’s main living area is pictured. Floor to ceiling windows help guests to take in the priceless views of the city
The charming home is also full of unexpected surprises. In the library, located on the main level, there is a secret bar that opens up behind a fake bookshelf
Study in style! A home office boasts views out over the Bay Area. The San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts can be seen from the window
Prior owner Alice Brigham chose 2828 Vallejo St as the place to relocate her home back in 1911. Perhaps she was inspired by the sweeping views of the water. Alcatraz Island is pictured from one of the home’s balconies
James Flood – whose father had acquired a fortune during the California Gold Rush of the 1850s – offered to buy the home and have it relocated to a place of owner Alice Brigham’s choosing. Brigham chose 2828 Vallejo St – located just seven blocks from where the home was originally built.
The stunning home was purchased by Adolphus and Emily Andrews in 1957, and is now up for sale for the first time in 64 years.
‘I remember my mother saying that the house was cut in half and put back together,’ son Gordon Andrews told The Wall Street Journal last Monday.
Andrews claimed the home has been so meticulously reassembled that the family was never able to find the spots where the home had been pieced back together.
Following the recent death of his parents, Andrews has decided to part with the property after it spent more than six decades in his family.
Listing photos show the home is in immaculate condition, and boasts many of its original features.
Many of the mansion’s rooms feature coffered ceilings, redwood-paneled walls and open fireplaces. The main lounge area – which measures 50 feet in length – comes complete with large chandeliers that hang from 20 foot tall ceilings.
While retaining its original features and charm, the home has also undergone several renovations, including a new kitchen and an elevator.
The spacious home is set across four stories, meaning the elevator is perfect for zipping between levels.
Many of the mansion’s rooms feature coffered ceilings, redwood-paneled walls and original open fire places. The main lounge area – which is 50 feet long – comes complete with large chandeliers that hang from the 20 foot tall ceilings
The home’s grand main living area is pictured. It features bay windows which look out over the stunning city
Pictured: The home’s formal dining room, which has French doors which lead out to a lush courtyard area
Several living spaces have been given a fresh makeover in bright white paint. Views that look out over the water also help to maximize the light and airy feel that the spaces exude
Each of the residence’s eight bedrooms are extremely spacious, The master bedroom (pictured) features an original fireplace and coffered ceilings
This sleeping area has been given a modern makeover, so guests would hardly realize they’re inside a home that’s almost 140 years old
A guest bedroom inside the mansion is pictured. Those who are lucky enough to be invited over by the new buyer will be able to wake up to views of San Francisco Bay
This bedroom has been decorated in a classic style more in keeping with the home’s original Victorian aesthetic
Meanwhile, the mansion seamlessly blends classic and contemporary styles, with different rooms decorated in a variety of aesthetics.
Several living spaces and bedrooms have been given a fresh makeover in bright white paint to compliment the light and airy feel provided by views out to the water.
Meanwhile, the home includes a separate ‘staff level’ with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a laundry and a rec room, should the new owner want to accommodate any hired help.
And the charming home is also full of unexpected surprises. In the library, located on the main level, there is a secret bar that opens up behind a fake bookshelf.
‘You don’t know it’s there until someone pops up with a cocktail,’ Andrews Jr. told The Journal.
No doubt the new owners will be eager to toast to the incredible property once they move in. The home is listed for sale Neal Ward Properties and is not expected to stay on the market long, given the incredible demand for luxury real estate in San Francisco.
The Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Palace of Fine Arts can both be seen from the window of this guest bedroom
The home is listed for sale Neal Ward Properties and is not expected to stay on the market long, given the incredible demand for luxury homes in San Francisco
The home includes a separate ‘staff level’ with two bedrooms, a bathroom, a laundry and a rec room, should the new owner want to accommodate for any hired help. The rec room is pictured
An outdoor space has been created on the rooftop of the home, allowing guests to take in the incredible surrounds of the city
While the home has many impressive features, its biggest asset is the incredible views that can be taken in from every level
The stunning home was purchased by Adolphus and Emily Andrews in 1957, and is now up for sale for the first time in 64 years. They lived together at the property for more than 60 years, raising their children there. The couple both recently passed away, and their children are now selling the beloved family home
