Moongate, Belvedere

Entering through stone arch and antique French limestone conservatory entry to a view of Belvedere Cove, this enchanting home featuring appx. 4,200 square foot including 3 + bedrooms, 3.5 baths and a two car garage, an award winning mature garden, three antique terra cotta terraces on an rare street to street lot with360 degree views from Golden Gate, to San Francisco, Angel Island, Racoon Straits, Berkeley hills, Tiburon hills, Corinthian Island, Belvedere Lagoon, Marin headlands, Sausalito, Mt. Tam and two yacht clubs.

Originally built in 1907 and rebuilt in 1997 by architect Daniel Hunter, AIA, this architecturally significant home is recognized for historical importance by the Belvedere Tiburon Landmarks Society and was included in tour of architecturally significant Belvedere homes. The location at the last block of Golden Gate Avenue not only offers the prestige but also gives this home the unique exposures of east, west, north and south which protect this home from the wind and glare of the west and yet enjoys all day sun.

Gardens:

Mature redwood trees and old live oaks, outdoor shower at pool, terraces and outdoor fireplace has hand painted tiles and custom redwood hearth.

Heated Pool:

Built in 1999 along with complete rebuild of gardens and retaining walls.

Systems:

• Complete set of approved architectural and structural plans for renovations and additions.
• Passive solar heating from entry conservatory provides heat in winter, operable skylight provide for natural convection cooling house in summer, overhangs designed to shade windows in summer and allow sun penetration in winter, operable shutters also included for sun control.
• Natural gas powered emergency generator powers most of house, transfer to and from emergency power is automatic and requires no human intervention.
• All copper gutters/downspouts and flashing on house and garage.
• Antique exterior fixtures on house.
• All door hardware are solid brass including hinges and thresholds.
• Full automatic sprinkler system throughout garden with two time clocks.
• Full security system with annunciation of status of each door/window opening, also includes intercom system.
• Fire sprinkler throughout with smoke detectors wired to central station.
• Full house sound system including outdoor speakers for main deck.
• Satellite and over air antenna.
• Halogen lighting throughout.
• Gas Franklin stove with thermostats (all gas stoves include thermostats).
• Italian tile details at railing.
• Antique leaded entry doors.
• Decks facing water 900sf with infrared heat and fireplace.
• All new molding, trim, floors, electric, plumbing, central heating and hot water, seismic upgrade, windows, insulation, cat 5 cable, full house sound wiring, upper level added.
• Slate roof
• Foundations drilled piers and concrete footings and grade beams.
• Ceilings beamed, cathedral, wood, plaster.
• Recessed lighting with dimmers throughout.
• Floor: reclaimed antique santos mahogany hardwood throughout
• European door hardware.

Master Bedroom:

• Hardwood floor, beamed vaulted plaster ceiling with eyebrow windows and lantern window at top, skylight.
• Six pairs of French doors.
• Sitting area and fireplace with antique mantel and custom hand-painted tile surround.
• Antique iron rails from Paris.
• IPE deck
• Surround sound system, laundry chute, plaster moldings, Plantation shutters, operable skylight.

Master Bath:

• Coffee bar with Franke filtered water tap, microwave and Sub Zero under counter refrigerator, hand painted sink in her vanity and crystal ceiling light.
• Marble shower, cast iron tub, his/her vanities.
• Teak counter tops and details, arched ceiling.
• 360 degree views from Golden Gate, to City, Angel Island, Racoon Straits, Berkeley hills, Tiburon hills, Corinthian Island and yacht clubs, San Francisco yacht club, Lagoon, and Mount Tam.

Wine Cellar:

850 bottles, slate and custom tile floor, halogen lighting, red wood detailing on wine racks, separate case storage, antique window.

Kitchen:

• Alabaster hanging lamp, antique terra cotta tile backsplash, custom utensil bars, trash compacter, hot water tap.
• Butler pantry: hot water tap, custom leaded windows.
  Tea bar: hot water tap, French faucet, teak counter top.
• Halogen lighting, free standing custom carved cabinetry, marble tops.
• La Canche gas range with large warming grate, gas and electric ovens.
• Sub Zero, pantry cabinets, custom copper sink, Miele dishwasher, disposer.
• Butler kitchen: redwood beamed ceiling, halogen lighting, built in Miele steamer, deep fryer, Gagenau oven, 16,000 btu wok burner, Gagenau downdraft exhaust.

Dining Room:

Redwood beamed ceiling, French doors to deck and fireplace, built in Halogen lighted China cabinet.

Living Room:

• Plaster moldings, plantation shutters, French sconces.
• 14' beamed cathedral ceiling, French doors.
• Fireplace with custom hand-painted tile surround with tea bar.

Family Room:

Plantation shutter, antique French doors from original house, beamed ceiling.

Media Room:

• Plantation shutter, custom French iron grate in French door.
• Built in closets, pull down attic storage.
• Built in screen recessed projector surround sound designed by Harry Somerfield.

Bedroom 1:

• Walnut parquet floor, built in book cases
• Cathedral ceiling with redwood beams and skylight
• Gas Franklin stove.
• Private walk out deck with French doors.
• Walk in closet, en suite bathroom with hand-painted chandelier, marble floor, arched ceilings.
• Custom French iron grate in door.
• Plantation shutters, Fortuny silk pendant.

Bedroom 2:

• Hardwood floor, walk in closet, private walk out deck with seating area, en suite bath with custom tile floor,  hand made sink.

Office:

• Skylights, antique leaded windows, halogen lighting, structure and waterproofing in place for hot tub.
• IPE floor, arched iron windows from London, gas Franklin stove, Italian tile risers, French doors.

Staircase:

Custom leaded windows, plantation shutters, custom made hand-painted tile risers on all stairs.

Garage:

Built in 2002, garage is 440 sf. 2 car detached with 400 sf storage mezzanines, stone and concrete walls, beamed ceiling, slate roof with roof garden, antique French iron in windows, custom 9'X9' swinging garage doors, faac motor operated. Garage apron is antique cobblestones from San Francisco.

Entry Conservatory:

• Antique French terrra cotta floor from Paris.
• Antique window from Belguim.
• Reclaimed door surrounds from Sausalito.
• Custom iron railings. Antique window.
• Leaded doors open to heated pool with imported antique French limestone terrace.

Sitting Room:

With covered IPE deck.

Powder Room:

Halogen lighting, custom hand-painted sink from Sicily with antique spout from Paris, terra cotta floor, alabaster sconces.

Workshop:

Peg board wall, 10' wood counter with vise, built in storage.

Laundry Room:

LG washer and dryer almost new.

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