San Francisco’s Hellman-Heller Mansion!

San Francisco’s Hellman-Heller Mansion!

San Francisco's Hellman-Heller Mansion!

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It’s a mansion that withstood the 1906 great San Francisco earthquake and fire, thanks to the exceptional skill of architect Julius Kraft. The home was built in 1902 by Isaias Hellman. Hellman was instrumental in the development of California from its start through his entrepreneurship in developing the first successful bank in the state and as a founding father of the University of Southern California. After the great quake, he operated his Wells Fargo Bank from the dining room table of this exquisite home. As a wedding gift to his daughter, Hellman gave the house to her and her husband, Emanuel Heller, founder of the San Francisco law firm, Heller Ehrman. Though the scene of many important social gatherings held in the Hellman-Heller Mansion, the most notable was a reception for delegates to the 1945 international conference that led to the creation of the United Nations.

This is a home with such elegant details, furniture would almost be a distraction. However, it recently hosted the 2012 San Francisco Decorator Showcase and proved to be an excellent background. Dripping with highly detailed ceilings, beautifully laid hardwood floors in intricate pattern and breathtaking hand-painted murals, it’s obvious that only the most skilled artisans were engaged by the architect. "It is the only historically significant and grand Pacific Heights residence that has contemporary systems and is suitable for today's lifestyles," said listing agent Dona Crowder. The living area of this Classic Revival home is 11,500sf that includes 7 bedrooms, 8 baths, a grand reception foyer, Cuban mahogany wood paneling, highly detailed ceilings, formal dining room with bay views and arched doors leading to a balustrade terrace overlooking Alcatraz. There is an elevator for convenient access. The vast master suite occupies the entire south wing.

Historic San Francisco jewel. Offered at $17.5m.

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