WHAT YOU CAN BUY
The San Francisco Chronicle and Sentinel Media Services search the area to find what buyers can get for their money. This week, What You Can Buy features homes in the $4.995 million to $5.195 million range.
Mill Valley/$4.995 million 750 Lovell Ave. Beds: 5 Baths: 2½ Square footage: 3,738
Set on more than 3 acres, this Neo-Nantucket-Georgian Revival was redesigned and enlarged by Padan Prichard in 1985. Cascade Creek trickles under one end of the house and the residence offers a large deck for indoor/outdoor living. High-end appliances outfit the chef ’s kitchen. The owner’s suite includes a private balcony overlooking a pond and copper-foil leaded glass finishes the suite. Cherry cabinetry, doors and bookcases handcrafted by San Francisco furniture builder Richard Gatti are found throughout the home.
Listing agent: Ann Murphy, McGuire Real Estate, (415) 317-6731, amurphy@mcguire.com.
Cow Hollow, S.F./$5.195 million 2622 Chestnut St. Beds: 4 Baths: 4.5 Square footage: 4,210
Built in 1925, this trilevel offers views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Palace of Fine Arts. Its breakfast area opens to a slate terrace looking at the landmark museum as the adjoining chef ’s kitchen hosts dual ovens, white cabinetry and a center island with builtin seating. The formal dining room includes a custom china cabinet and gallery wall, while inlaid hardwood flooring graces the public rooms. A stone patio with a waterfall and gas fire pit anchors a backyard flanked by tall privacy fencing.
Listing agent: Tania Toubba, Compass Real Estate, (415) 902-2702, tania@compass.com.