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148 Idora Avenue
Offered at $1,995,000.
Forest Hill Extension
Splendid Art Deco Home!
Features
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3 bedrooms
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3 full baths
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Formal living room
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Formal dining room
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Gas fireplace with marble surround
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Hardwood floors
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Gourmet kitchen
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Breakfast area
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Sweeping northerly views
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Double-paned windows
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Laundry area
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Ample storage with racks
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"Wine cellar"
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Parking garage
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Patio, birdbath
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Landscaped backyard
This spectacular, architecturally significant Art Deco home built in 1931 with masterfully designed fo;:ade and elaborate ornamentation is tucked away on a wonderful, divided block with parkway in the heart of the neighborhood, close to Forest Hill Station! An enchanting garden entrance with inviting walkway leads to a charming portico with attractive awning and notable front door and into a lovely foyer with huge coat closet. The impressive formal living room with high ceiling boasts a gas fireplace with stunning marble mantel, hearth and surround, exquisite wall sconces, classic crown moldings, gleaming hardwood floors and large picture windows with serene outlooks. The handsome, light-filled formal dining room with striking chandelier is perfect for entertaining! The beautifully remodeled gourmet kitchen with comfortable breakfast area and picturesque vistas showcases all stainless-steel appliances including a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Asko dishwasher, GE Cafe five-burner gas stovetop with griddle, hood and a separate GE Cafe oven, built-in Sharp microwave, granite counters, double stainless-steel sink and custom wood cabinets with slow-close drawers. A snazzy rear hallway leads to a terrific full bath with shower over cast-iron tub and a good-sized bedroom with an expansive closet and delightful garden views.
The dramatic wrought-iron, open-banister staircase with stylish carpet runner ascends to the upper-level landing with adjacent walk-out terrace and the home's private living quarters. The magnificent master suite with grand double-door entry features an enormous bay window with a sweeping panoramic view of hills, trees, the Marin Headlands and Sutro Tower, a wall-to-wall closet and a luxurious marble tiled en-suite bath with a pedestal sink, soaking tub and large, separate walk-in shower.A third bedroom with big closet and en-suite full bath ends this floor. The amazing staircase with remarkable glass-block window continues down to the gigantic basement level, which includes a laundry area with stacked Kenmore washer/ dryer, utility sink, "wine cellar;' ample storage and a giant parking garage. The fabulous, landscaped backyard with spacious patio, birdbath and mature, colorful plants and trees completes this truly special home!
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