168 25th Ave, San Francisco

Elegant and bright Edwardian home in the beautiful Lake Street/Sea Cliff area! With the ocean beckoning down the street, this stately residence’s handsome brick staircase is flanked by stone lions and the front door is nestled under a classic circular archway.

Inside is a modern, bright home perfect for family living. A gracious entryway displays beautiful crown and baseboard moldings, newly refinished hardwood floors and grand-scale rooms with high ceilings. At the front is a spacious living room with a picture window facing the tree-lined street and a wood-burning fireplace as well as in-ceiling speakers and lighted built-in cabinetry. On the other side of the foyer is a sophisticated dining room with curved French doors opening to a patio and the landscaped backyard.

The heart of the home is adjacent to the dining room: a fabulous, newly renovated eat-in kitchen.  Chic sage green cabinetry complements neutral quartz countertops and textured tile backsplash, with deluxe stainless appliances including a gas range, dishwasher and wine refrigerator, as well as a butler’s pantry or bar area and a large walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to a sun-drenched family room and breakfast area with partial Golden Gate Bridge views and direct access to the large deck with glass railing and the lawn below. This main level is completed by a powder room for guests, and a peaceful office tucked away off the staircase.

Ascending the main staircase, the second level houses three bedrooms, a sunroom, and two bathrooms, with ample storage throughout and wonderful light. The primary bedroom showcases views of the Bay, with a fireplace in the bedroom area and a large walk-in closet with built-in cabinets. An attractive ensuite bathroom designed with travertine stone includes a double vanity, a soaking tub under a charming curved window, and a separate shower. Two generous bedrooms overlook the garden and share a lovely hall bath with a shower, tub and skylight. A separate sunroom with Golden Gate Bridge views adjoins one of the bedrooms, and French doors lead out to the flat roof.

The upper level is flooded with sunlight from an operable skylight overhead on the landing and a glass door leading out to a roof area with breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Baker Beach. The crown jewel is an expansive family room, featuring a wood-burning fireplace, a cozy window seat, and a wall of windows looking over Sea Cliff treetops to the Pacific Ocean and the Marin Headlands.

The lower level has great expansion potential, and currently houses a guest/au pair room, a laundry area with side-by-side LG washer/dryer and sink, a workroom, an art room, storage areas, a bathroom with a stall shower, and a one-car garage with inside access plus a parking pad and room for a third car perpendicular to the driveway. A convenient laundry chute, recently upgraded electrical, and ample storage are additional features of the house.

Blocks from Rochambeau Playground, the Presidio, Baker Beach, Angelina’s Deli and Pearl 6101. Convenient to Burke’s School, the  Lands End Trail, and more.