While stone's-throw proximity to Dolores Park may be both a blessing (the palm trees! the sunshine!) and a curse (the crowds! their trash!), and although The Light House looks like a beacon for tech moguls seeking a status lair in which to hide out, there's no denying that the converted church, now home to four luxury residences, is a wow moment in San Francisco design.
Built a century ago by architect William H. Crim (the same guy who designed James Lick Middle School), the domed neoclassical building is all Italian columns and cathedral ceilings. But inside, modern industrial finishes—polished cement floors, exposed brick and steel beams—lend a striking contrast to the marble flooring and dramatic woodwork of the entry.
Of the Light House's four townhomes, two have sold and a third is reserved for the developer's residence. You know what that means? Last chance to move into what is easily that fanciest house on the park.
But with so many amenities you may never even go outside: 651 Dolores has a great room to rival the lobby at the St. Regis; three sizable bedrooms—including a massive master suite with a granite bath and walk-in closet; multiple living spaces; a chef's kitchen with a Miele range; and storage galore.
The Deets:
Location: 651 Dolores Street
Size: 5,493 sq. ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 baths
Extras: 2-car parking, utility room
Asking: $6.795 million
Request a showing:lighthouseondolores.com