In densely populated San Francisco, newly built single-family homes are an uncommon commodity. Much of the city’s booming construction centers around high-rise luxury condominiums and restoring older homes. But at 107 24th Ave. in West Clay Park, a tri-level contemporary home with classical design has sprouted from a previously vacant lot next to Lobos Creek.
Teak and stone floors grace the residence, which features a variety of ceiling types, intricate millwork and peekaboo views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Located near Sea Cliff, West Clay Park is a compact community of mostly level streets where moms jog with strollers and dog walkers line the sidewalks. Set in a gently sloping lot is a four-bedroom tri-level home replete with classical designs and custom finishes. The various ceiling types play off the teak floors and large windows to create a lavish space that’s both elaborate and practical. The chef’s kitchen includes marble counters and a hot water tap above the cooktop, while the master bathroom includes a jetted tub looking out at Marin and a walk-in shower with a Rain Head showerhead and multiple body sprayers.
The newly built luxury residence is set between the childhood home of famed photographer Ansel Adams and a public right-of-way to Lobos Creek. The Presidio is essentially steps away, as are the upscale and picturesque homes of Sea Cliff. Jogging and bike trails winding alongside the Pacific Ocean are nearby, and the Golden Gate Bridge is but a few streets away.
The exterior of the home is highlighted by expansive banks of windows, copper gutters and a windowed garage door crafted from carved wood. The covered entryway leads to double entry doors adorned with intricate carvings of scallop shells and geometric shapes. Stone floors with radiant heating line the entry level, which includes a family room and the fourth bedroom. The family room includes a wet bar, as well as access to the lowest level of the terraced patio. Though staged as a home office, the room opposite the family room includes a closet and could be used as a bedroom.
Up the staircase with teak steps and a detailed banister is the second floor, which hosts the public rooms and a spacious library that could easily serve as a fifth bedroom. The 18-foot by 20-foot dining room includes a coffered ceiling, and the moldings along the entryway to the room resemble details found on simplified Corinthian columns. Sliding doors off the kitchen open to the highest point of the tri-level terraced yard and provides a place for al fresco dining.
Outside, the backyard includes a small reflecting pool with waterfall feature, and the lot beside the home is currently open land.
On the opposite side of the main level is the living room, which overlooks Lobos Creek and includes both bay and transom windows, teak floors and a gas fireplace with hardwood mantel.
Three bedrooms, including a master suite with sitting room and fireplace, complete the top level. All three bedrooms on the top floor offer en suite bathrooms and the two smaller bedrooms are separated by the laundry room. A spacious dressing room in the master suite is set against one of the bedrooms, ensuring none of the top-floor bedrooms share a wall.
Crowning the home is a finished attic that spans the length of the house. Partially illuminated by skylights, the space could act as a storage area or child’s play place.
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