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Hot Property: Masterful design mingles with the great outdoors in Glen Park
Updated 10:13 am, Saturday, May 21, 2016
San Francisco’s Glen Park provides one of the most definitive examples of a location’s influence on real estate. The centrally located neighborhood pulls off a vibe that’s rural, yet connected to conveniences like public transit, shopping and dining. It courts hikers, cyclists and dog walkers eager to get some cardio on the region’s hillsides — including Poppy Lane, which winds right behind 51 Arbor St., a five-bedroom contemporary listed for $2.649 million.
“It’s a unique neighborhood with a country feel in the middle of a metropolitan,” said Gillian Pontes of Zephyr Real Estate, who spoke on behalf of the sellers who wished to remain private.”
Every home contains a room that captures the property’s essence. For 51 Arbor St. in Glen Park, that place is the living room — specifically when the sun is rising or setting. The south-facing room features a double-height ceiling with expansive vertical windows. Here, residents can gaze at sunrises and sunsets from the same chair.
“It’s the striking blend of pink, purple and orange, with panoramic views above the valley and the trees,” Gillian said.
Gillian represents the sellers who acquired the home in 2012. Aside from some aesthetic revisions, no major remodels were required.
“The home was so well-built that the current owners didn’t need to do anything significant,” Pontes said. “They updated some bathrooms and light fixtures, but they didn’t have to do any major remodeling.”
All three levels enjoy either a balcony, deck or patio. The consistent integration of indoors and out indicates the level of care and craftsmanship put into the contemporary.
Four bedrooms are located on the garden level. Meanwhile, the top floor hosts an enticing master suite linked to a private terrace via a mezzanine loft that peers over the living room.
Designer Katrina Schissel of Gigi Park staged the Glen Park listing that’s open from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Visit www.51arbor.com to learn more.
Listing agent: Gillian Pontes, Zephyr Real Estate, (415) 710-4841, gillianpontes@zephyrsf.com
Details
Address: 51 Arbor St., Glen Park, San Francisco.
Price: $2.649 million.
Features: Custom built-in view home in Glen Park features five bedrooms, three full bathrooms and two half-baths, outdoor spaces off every level and a deep garden opening directly to Poppy Lane. The upper level has a master suite with a walk-in closet and spa bathroom, as well as a loft area overlooking the living room and connected to a view balcony.
Open home: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday
