This grand Spanish Mediterranean home designed by architects Ashley & Evers and built in 1927 is tucked away on a prime block across from Santa Monica Park, close to West Portal Village shops, restaurants and Muni Station!  A lovely garden entrance with inviting walkway and colorful mosaic tile landing leads to a fabulous arched portico entry with notable front door and into a stunning foyer with spectacular open-banister staircase, built-in telephone alcove and convenient coat closet.  The monumental formal living room with high ceiling and mahogany double doors boasts an imposing wood-burning fireplace with phenomenal original Batchelder tile surround, substantial moldings, exquisite wall sconces, gleaming hardwood floors and great picture windows with views to the garden and park.  The majestic banquet-size formal dining room with mahogany double doors, splendid period wall sconces and dramatic chandelier is perfect for entertaining!  The updated kitchen with butler’s pantry, service corridor and huge, light-filled six-sided breakfast room with original, built-in corner china hutch features an open-beam ceiling, under-cabinet lighting, quartz counters, garden window and luxury vinyl tile flooring.  A delightful home office/5th bedroom en-suite with full bath and a separate charming powder room ends this floor.

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The impressive circular staircase with frosted glass windows ascends to the upper-level landing with handsome built-in library bookshelves, expansive hallway with laundry chute and the home’s private living quarters.  The extraordinary master suite with classic box moldings features a huge dressing room, two enormous closets and a gigantic vintage tile bathroom with pedestal sink, medicine cabinet above, big walk-in shower and terrific cast-iron soaking tub.  Three additional good-size bedrooms - one with views to Sutro Tower, two with views to the Pacific Ocean, each with its own giant walk-in closet - and an iconic “Art Deco” tiled bathroom with pedestal sink, separate shower and cast-iron tub finish this floor.  The outstanding lower level includes a remarkable family/media room with French doors, a “snack bar” with sink, wine room, walk-in pantry, laundry room, half bath, storage room and garden/potting room.  The beautifully landscaped front yard and garden with flagpole, arbor, mature maple and palm trees, brick patio and a table with matching benches completes this truly special home!