History meets functionality
S.F. trilevel offers 5,100 square feet of living space
Is it a time capsule? A standout home in a city teeming with premier properties? Is it loaded with 21st century amenities like a gourmet kitchen and lavish spa bathrooms? And is it on the market for the first time? Yes. “It’s unlike anything available in today’s real estate market. It’s definitely for a discerning, cosmopolitan buyer seeking privacy, a luxury home and immediate access to the best of San Francisco,” said John Woodruff of Hill & Co. Real Estate, who is co-listing 93 Cumberland St. San Francisco. with Marcus Miller for $6.149 million.
Known as the Light House, the nearly 5,100-square-foot residence stands across the street from Dolores Park. The building served as a church or faith-based service center for the bulk of its existence. After four years of ambitious renovations, the structure, originally designed by William H. Crim, hits the market as a jaw-dropping trilevel blending period detail and contemporary elegance — a union of abundance and functionality.
A pair of arched, original stained glass windows standing 15 feet tall are on opposite sides of the upper level, welcoming sunlight into the expansive main room. Original details found throughout the home include timber paneling, wainscoting, ceiling skylights, double-sash windows and solid wood doors.
Exposed masonry and steel beams dating back to the days of Andrew Carnegie act as certificates of authenticity of the home’s architectural heritage.
While a myriad of original details remain or were reincorporated as new finishes, they serve an ornamental role instead of a supportive one. Crews installed eight lines of 45-foot structural steel pillar frames during a painstaking update led by architect Siamak Akhavan and HCSE Structural Engineers.
In addition to being across the street from Dolores Park, 93 Cumberland St. includes a shared Zen garden with a vegetable bed, custom sculptures and built-in benches. Vent pipes discarded during the renovation were repurposed into birdhouses. The garden’s brick paving originated in the home as well.
Pampering amenities in the master suite include the Roman tub and a glass-framed walk-in shower. The closet is 18 feet tall and includes a ladder. The sleeping quarters also has an 18-foot ceiling. and enjoys southern views out to the home’s shared garden.
The home is available for private showings only. Visit www.lighthouseondolores.com for full details.