Val Arnold Piedmont Showcase on over 1 acre
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At the apex of a private, natural Geode stone walled driveway and sited on an acre of wooded landscape in highly coveted Piedmont, 145 Lexford Drive is a pristine example of 1970s architecture built in harmony with it's natural setting utilizing the elements of Mother Nature for privacy. Custom built and designed by the venerable Val Arnold, this grand home is a true work of art.
The entry is presented with custom built doors surrounded by lush tropical landscape and soaring, vaulted ceiling. The motif of the Geode stone wall is continued throughout the home giving an essence of permanence and stability that was a hallmark of builders past.
With level-in access from the 2 car garage, the stone entry floor is accented by a dramatic architectural stairway that defines the elegance of the home. Conceptualized as a private wing, the first level features 3 Bedrooms and 3 baths. Adding convenience and luxury, one of the baths features an exterior entrance for use as a mud room or to clean off after frolicking in the garden. Two ample bedrooms have the luxury of private patios and access to the built-in hot tub creating a comfortable oasis for family and guests.
Up a grand stairway, the heart of the home comes in to view. This expansive floor is a true work of art. You can see that Val Arnold really understood the nature of this house and designed the interior for an entertainer's lifestyle. Open and exciting, the entry parlor takes your breathe away while an entire wall of 12-Foot French doors open to the private outdoor oasis with pool and gazebo. Past the bank of French Doors you encounter a full bar experience and you realize that this home is the ultimate home for entertaining. Decorated with stunning imported Moroccan tile the bar is completely unique. Step down and become the bartender for you guests seated at the bar. Mirrored storage for bar supplies is an added convenience and a window opening to the pool is provided for your guests to order up their favorite beverage while enjoying the sun.
The pool area is an oasis of huge proportions beginning with the French doors the lead out to the large patio area complete with a spacious cabana. Huge Yuccas line the pool for the tropical feeling of an island resort.
Next to the bar is the enormous kitchen. Once the location for large cooking classes and parties, it features all the amenities of the past and present including a large center with stove and attached gas Bar-B-Q. This unique island has a built-in toaster and is large enough to provide informal seating. Add to this an Industrial size Sub-Zero, full warming tray, dishwasher, huge pantry, separate broom closet and cabinet and counter space galore.
Just off of the kitchen is a more formal eating area complimented by the gorgeous backdrop of the San Francisco Bay.
If the weather is cool stay inside near the fireplace and grab a book from the period, built in book shelves or wander into the adjacent sunken Family Room with fireplace and panoramic views of San Francisco and beyond.
At last we ascend to the crown jewel of the dwelling, the Master Suite. The only room occupying the third floor is aptly named. As you enter this very private area there is much to behold from wood burning fireplace to the built-in atrium and room length skylight. The 2 private baths are opulent and luxurious with a walk closets and oversized sunken tubs with showers. For him; a dry sauna, black marble flooring dressing room and vented walk in closets. For her; a mirrored dressing room, sunken shower with views of the City and opulent marble flooring.
The stone walls decorate and enhance this magical space with its sitting room and recessed window treatment affording views of the pool on one side and views of The Bay on the other.
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The entry is presented with custom built doors surrounded by lush tropical landscape and soaring, vaulted ceiling. The motif of the Geode stone wall is continued throughout the home giving an essence of permanence and stability that was a hallmark of builders past.
With level-in access from the 2 car garage, the stone entry floor is accented by a dramatic architectural stairway that defines the elegance of the home. Conceptualized as a private wing, the first level features 3 Bedrooms and 3 baths. Adding convenience and luxury, one of the baths features an exterior entrance for use as a mud room or to clean off after frolicking in the garden. Two ample bedrooms have the luxury of private patios and access to the built-in hot tub creating a comfortable oasis for family and guests.
Up a grand stairway, the heart of the home comes in to view. This expansive floor is a true work of art. You can see that Val Arnold really understood the nature of this house and designed the interior for an entertainer's lifestyle. Open and exciting, the entry parlor takes your breathe away while an entire wall of 12-Foot French doors open to the private outdoor oasis with pool and gazebo. Past the bank of French Doors you encounter a full bar experience and you realize that this home is the ultimate home for entertaining. Decorated with stunning imported Moroccan tile the bar is completely unique. Step down and become the bartender for you guests seated at the bar. Mirrored storage for bar supplies is an added convenience and a window opening to the pool is provided for your guests to order up their favorite beverage while enjoying the sun.
The pool area is an oasis of huge proportions beginning with the French doors the lead out to the large patio area complete with a spacious cabana. Huge Yuccas line the pool for the tropical feeling of an island resort.
Next to the bar is the enormous kitchen. Once the location for large cooking classes and parties, it features all the amenities of the past and present including a large center with stove and attached gas Bar-B-Q. This unique island has a built-in toaster and is large enough to provide informal seating. Add to this an Industrial size Sub-Zero, full warming tray, dishwasher, huge pantry, separate broom closet and cabinet and counter space galore.
Just off of the kitchen is a more formal eating area complimented by the gorgeous backdrop of the San Francisco Bay.
If the weather is cool stay inside near the fireplace and grab a book from the period, built in book shelves or wander into the adjacent sunken Family Room with fireplace and panoramic views of San Francisco and beyond.
At last we ascend to the crown jewel of the dwelling, the Master Suite. The only room occupying the third floor is aptly named. As you enter this very private area there is much to behold from wood burning fireplace to the built-in atrium and room length skylight. The 2 private baths are opulent and luxurious with a walk closets and oversized sunken tubs with showers. For him; a dry sauna, black marble flooring dressing room and vented walk in closets. For her; a mirrored dressing room, sunken shower with views of the City and opulent marble flooring.
The stone walls decorate and enhance this magical space with its sitting room and recessed window treatment affording views of the pool on one side and views of The Bay on the other.
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- Neighborhood: Piedmont
- Type: Single Family Residential for Sale
- Bedrooms: 6
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