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Spanish Mediterranean Revival was designed by iconic architect Albert Farr

Distinguished. Stylish. Unparalleled. There’s no shortage of superlatives that apply to 414 36th Ave. in the Outer Richmond, a Spanish Mediterranean Revival designed by iconic architect Albert Farr that’s undergone a full-scale modernization to accommodate 21st century living.

“The idea was to bring splendor back to the house while pairing it with new amenities,” said Monica Maresca of Vanguard Properties, who is listing the five-bedroom, fourbathroom for $3.998 million. “People really like modern kitchens and bathrooms, while still wanting to save what’s beautiful and unique to the

home.”

Maresca is more than just the home’s listing agent. The Italian-born Realtor played a crucial role in selecting the interior’s refined material palette and guiding the renovation. Her input lead to the inclusion of Italian and Spanish porcelain tiles, Grohe fixtures and wallmounted Toto toilets.

A native of Italy, Maresca showcased her homeland’s design flourishes in a kitchen bearing Italian-made Bertazzoni appliances and LUBE cabinetry. White quartzite counters complement the kitchen’s stainless steel finishes as an island with waterfall edges, bar seating and

a built-in cooktop anchors a cooking space that segues into a dining area that comfortably seats eight.

The modernization saw the installation of new windows and CAT-6 wiring, as well as Nest thermostats on every level and a SchlageSense smart deadbolt for the front door.

Original details retained during the renovation include the living room’s fireplace, the curved staircase and the hardwood flooring lining all three levels of the home built in 1924. Period finishes, like the crown and picture moldings found throughout the main level, were expertly re-created during the remodel.

The home opens to a voluminous atrium that connects to the living room, family room and a courtyard.

Four bedrooms, including the owner’s suite, reside on the top floor, while a fifth bedroom and an office are found on the lower level. The owner’s suite enjoys a sitting area and a large picture window framing sweeping cityscape views.

The abode in the Outer Richmond’s Lincoln Manor neighborhood also hosts multiple outdoor spaces. A courtyard can be accessed from the dining area, living room and atrium, as well as an arched pedestrian gate in front of the residence. Both the kitchen and living room lead to a wooden deck that descends to a landscaped backyard with a level lawn and stone patio.

Learn more at www.36thavenueclassic.com.

ERWIN ESTRADO / AERIAL CANVAS

ERWIN ESTRADO / AERIAL CANVAS Multiple sets of French doors, original hardwood flooring and a fireplace lend classical ambience to the living room.

ERWIN ESTRADO / AERIAL CANVAS The dining area connects to the kitchen and opens to a courtyard through French doors.