Pending: Cole Valley
Gorgeous 4-Story Single-Family Home With Garden
828 Ashbury Street $4,800,000
Features and Amenities
828 Ashbury is an elegant four-story historic residence with three sensational living levels, lovely 1910 period detail throughout, and a perfect family-friendly floor plan. Developed by Mary A. Fritz, the home sits on an elevated site above the street, showcasing brilliant natural light and privacy while standing tall amongst its impressive neighbors.
A gorgeous wood staircase connects the home, creating a feeling of intimacy and solace. The layout offers five generous bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, a grand living room, a fabulous wood-paneled dining room with fireplace, a beautiful eat-in kitchen with Carrera marble countertops and island, custom wood cabinetry, high-end stainless appliances, plus a walkout garden.
Rest easy in the expansive primary bedroom, boasting sublime features designed for a truly luxurious living experience. Enjoy a tranquil, light-filled sleeping area, abundant closet space, a gorgeous marbled bath, a stall shower, and a dual vanity with Waterworks fixtures. Down the hall are another two bedrooms and an updated hall bath. On the top level are two additional bedrooms, which could be flex space for an office, media room, or au pair. Below the main living level is a laundry room, tons of storage space, a game room/den, and a massive 2-3 car garage with room for an additional car in the driveway. The home has had system/seismic updates, including rooftop solar photovoltaics, electrical, and foundational.
The rear garden of this residential masterpiece features three fruiting Cherry trees, a Meyer Lemon, and a mature purple-leaf Japanese Maple. White Wisteria was collected from the historic grounds of the Crocker Estate Garden in Hillsborough, Stanford. There are also several Northern California coastal native plants, some of which have been collected in the wild, including Pacific Coast Silktassel, Flowering Currant, Huckleberry, Thimbleberry, Beach Strawberry, Redwood Sorrel and Maidenhair ferns. Walk anywhere! The home is steps away from neighborhood restaurants and services, including the original Cole Hardware store and the flagship N Judah train that connects to Ocean Beach and downtown.
About the builder, Mary A. Fritz: As an artist, financier, and builder, her development of over 200 homes is unparalleled in San Francisco and perhaps across the nation. Her love of art, architecture, gardens, and site setbacks made her and her home building truly special. Entire blocks, including the 800 Block of Ashbury, are lined with her homes, making the neighborhood one of the best showcases for period architecture.
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