Update 11 November 2023: Having been withdrawn from the market in September without sale, 26 Graystone Terrace is back and listed at $3,295,000. See the complete listing details.

 
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Betwixt the landmark hills of Twin Peaks and charming Cole Valley lies Clarendon Heights — an affluent enclave where winding tree-lined streets lead to commanding views and multi-million dollar homes offer retreat from bustling city life. Mediterranean and Mid-century, Craftsman and Contemporary, Tudor Revival and Ultra-modern architectural styles weave a diverse and spectacular landscape. Less than a dozen single-family residences trade hands in a typical year, with those sold so far in 2023 fetching between $2,265,000 and $9,938,000, and three of those five sales completed off-market.

From the outside, 26 Graystone Terrace is by no means exceptional in its uniqueness. Its exotic aesthetic is certainly eye-catching however. The symphony of moorish motifs existing in artistic and handcrafted touches that adorn the home’s perfectly restrained palette of bold colors is a master class in fully realized design. Pierced lanterns, glazed tiled stairs, and a swooping handrail of stylized pomegranates tease the maximalist Moroccan-inspired splendor inside.

The commitment to concept — and the quality in its execution — elevates this home to a league of its own. According to the property’s listing agent, its owner spent more than $6 million on custom treatments from intricately inlaid hardwoods to abalone shell details on the living room’s box-beam ceiling, and everything in between.

“As original as a fingerprint, every hinge is hand forged; every window’s stained glass unique to the room; the vision for the home was crafted over a lifetime of travel, curiosity, and exploration. Passion is a word that best describes this home.”

 

Through a series of ogee arches to the rear of the main floor, the eat-in kitchen is no less exquisitely appointed. It’s a feast for the eyes at every turn featuring a vintage gas range, mosaic tile backsplash, carved stone sink and custom glass doors that open a lush private garden. An eclectic assemblage of cabinetry is at once quaint and cleverly adapted to hide modern appliances.

Two bedrooms upstairs are joined by two full baths, two balconies, a library and sitting room. It’s the most fantastical part yet, a kaleidoscope of color and pattern. And the top-of-the-world skyline view framed by that almost-theatrical horseshoe arch and those windows — dreamy. But the best is still to come.

Climbing an exterior staircase with decorative cutout detail to a sun-soaked rooftop terrace, a 360-degree panorama dazzles. Take it all in: Sutro Tower, Corona Peak and Downtown punctuate a landscape of undulating hills with the San Francisco Bay beyond, and eastward vistas as far as the eye can see. Outfitted with 500+ square feet of decking, multiple greenhouses and potted specimen plants, the space is a bonafide extension of the home’s living space in both function and thoughtfully curated flair.

If a slice of San Francisco’s most exclusive real estate is what you seek, find your match in the inimitable 26 Graystone Terrace. Originally listed for sale in May 2023 at $4,495,000, the 2-bedroom and 2.5-bathroom home is now offered at $3,995,000 — including all furnishings (except paintings and artwork). Property showings for qualified buyers are by appointment only. Contact me today to take a look.