The property, sold for 13 million dollars in 2005 by Sharon Stone, is on the market at 39 million.
A 39 million Italian-Victorian mansion, the most expensive in the region
While Sharon Stone walked the red carpet Cannes festivalthe owners of the former home of the star were watching for buyers.
Actress Sharon Stone is best known for her roles as femme fatales in the 90s, including as a seductive psychopathic killer in Paul Verhoeven’s Basic Instinct and a trophy wife in Martin Scorsese’s Casino.
In 1998, then at the height of her fame, the American actress, known in particular for her roles as femme fatales of the 90s – an attractive psychopathic killer in Paul Verhoeven’s Basic Instinct or a trophy wife in Martin Scorsese’s Casino, had bought a house in the upscale Sea Cliff neighborhood in San Francisco with her then-husband, journalist Phil Bronstein. The couple had paid $6 million for a 790 m2 Italian-Victorian home. The property was sold for $13 million in 2005 following a contentious divorce. Back on the market for $39 million, it is currently the most expensive home in the San Francisco Bay Area, California.
A modernized historic mansion with views of the ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge
Built in 1908 following the San Francisco earthquake prompted the original owners to flee the city, according to TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, it was the first house built in Sea Cliff. This historic home has been upgraded with all the latest modern amenities, but has retained its Old World charm.
Classic and elegant, the house features high ceilings and beautifully maintained dark wood floors.
The main level features ultra-wide doorways and custom fireplaces with a massive surround. Cream walls contrast with dark wood doors and accents.
Stunning floor-to-ceiling windows provide stunning ocean and Golden Gate Bridge views from many rooms.
The spectacular formal living and dining rooms are connected to more intimate spaces, including a cozy living room with fireplace and a reading room.
The kitchen has been updated with Viking and Wolf appliances and is connected to a family dining room with access to the large north-facing deck and deck overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
8 bathrooms, 7 bedrooms, one of which has its own terrace
The seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms of the house are topped by a superb master suite with turn of the century details and handmade moldings, an office, a large dressing room, two luxurious bathrooms.
Two other bedrooms have Juliet balconies, while another has its own sunny terrace overlooking a serene courtyard. The top floor includes an activity room and a guest suite with two terraces.
Secure gates and private access to Baker Beach
All gates and entrance doors have electronic keyless security access, while an integrated soundproofing system serves the first and second levels as well as the garden.
A wooden staircase leads to another deck and provides private access to Baker Beach, part of the Presidio, an enormous national park rich in history, art and breathtaking scenery.
A posh neighborhood
Sea Cliff in northwest San Francisco is known for its large, expensive homes and striking views. Nearby entertainment options include Lincoln Park Golf Course, Golden Gate Park, and the Legion of Honor Museum. Popular with celebrities, the neighborhood counts George Soros, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, actor Eugene Levy, and Metallica lead guitarist Kirk Hammett among its residents.
Neal Ward de Neal Ward PropertiesSan Francisco, CA, is handling the sale of the property.