Features
320 SEA CLIFF AVENUE
This magnificent private gated estate is perched high on the cliffs in San Francisco's highly desirable Sea Cliff, an enclave greatly sought by discriminating home buyers who want nothing but the best. Built in 1926, the home’s vibrant tile work, red-tiled rooflines and turrets express the height of the 1920s Spanish Mediterranean period. Huge picture windows frame dramatic panoramic views of crashing whitewater, Land’s End at China Beach, the Pacific Ocean and the Marin Headlands. With its grand curved staircase, classic dining and living rooms, beautifully remodeled kitchen, large family room opening up to an exquisite terrace and more, this home offers privacy, elegance and comfortable family living.
Ground Level
- Elegant gated courtyard entry with a beautifully manicured garden which sets the home back from the street for additional privacy; a bronze mermaid fountain adds serenity and charm
Entry Level
- Grand foyer with original classic wood ceiling, walls and flooring
- Large recently remodeled kitchen with gleaming granite counters, white subway tile backsplash, 2 sinks, large food prep island, 6-burner stove with 2 ovens and stainless cooktop hood, 2 dishwashers, extensive white cabinetry, storage area with original trim, generous family area and cozy bay window eating enclave
- Formal dining room with arched entry doors, recessed ceiling lights, classic sconces and sunken sun room with seating area offering expansive views of Land’s End and the Pacific Ocean
- Arched dual-entry doors leading to the sunken living room with classic beamed ceilings, recessed ceiling lights, large ocean-view windows, wood-burning fireplace with marble surround and a beautiful arched paned window overlooking the garden
- Coat closet, powder room and charming telephone alcove with original trim
- Discreet spiral staircase leading down to the lower level
- Grand spiral staircase flanked by three leaded-glass arched windows and recessed curio alcove leading to the upper level
Upper Level
- Unique wrought-iron chandelier with artistic glass finials floating above the spiral staircase
- At the top of the stairs, a large landing with hardwood floors and adjacent terra cotta balcony
- Large master bedroom with bay windows offering majestic Land’s End and Pacific Ocean views; large walk-in closet
- Spacious updated master bathroom with 2 pedestal sinks and front-row Pacific Ocean views, subway-tiled steam shower, towel warmer rack and charming original closetry with mirrored doors
- Second large bedroom which could also be used as a salon or sitting room for the master suite
- Third bedroom with updated en-suite bathroom sporting a pedestal sink, gleaming white subway tiles, shower tub with glass half-door and charming original honeycomb tile flooring
- Fourth bedroom with recessed bed alcove and shelving, wall sconces, walk-in closet, views over the entry garden and en-suite bathroom with delightful original tile and recessed bath tub
- Hallway linen closet
Lower Level
- Large family room with surround sound system, recessed ceiling lights and extensive built-in shelving for TV screen, media equipment, books, etc.
- French doors opening to a large multi-level oceanfront flagstone patio offering majestic views from Land’s End to the Pacific Ocean and Marin Headlands
- Kitchenette with mini refrigerator, sink and views to the ocean and patio (could be converted to its original status as a bedroom)
- Full bath with subway tile
- Large 2-car side-by-side garage with room for bicycles and other equipment
- Mud room and generous closet
Neighborhood
Sea Cliff
Stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, the sweeping headlands of Marin across the Golden Gate and the open space of Lands End lend the stately mansions of Sea Cliff a remote, wild feel. Stand on your deck in Sea Cliff: Watch the fog roll in across the Marin Headlands and you can convince yourself that you are watching a scene in the Scottish Highlands.
With its massive multimillion-dollar homes and expansive, manicured lawns, Sea Cliff maintains an air of privacy and exclusivity. Older custom homes reflect a fondness for Spanish Mission, French Beaux Arts, English Tudor and Normandy-style chalets. At the top of the hill overlooking Sea Cliff is Lincoln Park, with its immaculate golf course and the beautiful Legion of Honor, a museum that showcases international art, popular exhibitions and lectures.
Sea Cliff is perched above China Beach. A steep wooden walkway leads to a small, protected and pristine beach on the Golden Gate that is popular with families. Sea lions bask on the nearby rocks. Although the neighborhood feels a world away, it is just a short drive from the many retailers and restaurants along Clement and Geary Streets.