I Covet this House

I've admired this house every time I've walked by it over the past 12 years or so.

It's an amazing house: it sits atop Liberty Hill (a mile or so away from our house), and (must have) the most amazing views of the City. The outside (the only part I've actually seen) is beautiful, and unique in this area. The front garden and fountain are gorgeous, and always catch my eye.

...and now it's up for sale.

...for $3,745,000.00.

It even has an interesting history:
(from socketsite.com)

It’s a French Chateau inspired home (at least on the outside) atop Liberty Hill (3690 21st Street) which was built in 1930 by banker and entrepreneur James “Sunny Jim” Rolph for his mistress, silent-film actress Anita Page. Three years later, “Sunny Jim” became mayor of San Francisco, after twenty years in office he became governor (of California).

I had never seen the interior of the house before, and I'm so glad that the listing has a lot of photos. I have to admit: I'm still enamored! It's not a style that I would usually go for, but it seems to suit the building so well. It's almost like a miniature Hearst Castle.

Darn it.

Where's that extra 4 million dollars when you need it? ;)