San Francisco may be known for its steep hills and of course the Golden Gate Bridge, but you can’t forget its deep history in the arts. One of the city’s born and raised photographers, Ansel Adams, had a rustic house in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with a natural feel that harkens to his renowned landscape shots. Adams lived there for 28 years from 1929 to 1957, and now you can if you have $5.45 million.
Originally built in 1902 in an Arts and Crafts chalet style, the home was expanded in 1929 under Adams’ and his wife’s direction to bring it to its current 3,810 interior square feet. Having been updated since its initial build, there is somewhat of a fresh, modern cabin feel that carries throughout from its vaulted ceilings and wood beams. Huge windows foster great natural light that any photographer would gravitate toward, creating a picturesque atmosphere that Adams was surely proud of.
The home does an excellent job of separating private spaces from public, too. The original main residence holds the kitchen, dining room, and living spaces, as well as a walk-out to the terrace. A moody palette in the kitchen carries out into the bright living room, making for an easy flow to entertain guests. One can only imagine that Adams’ own work used to grace these walls.
The primary suite sits across the foyer from these main spaces and includes a sitting room and updated en suite. A total of four bedrooms and four bathrooms fill the historic San Fran home, all capturing beautiful views of the Golden Gate Bridge or Marin headlands. Just outside the home’s doors, you can also delight in lovely sights with a terraced garden design by acclaimed landscape architect, Topher Delaney.
Joseph Lucier and Stacey Caen of Sotheby’s International Realty lists the Ansel Adams Estate, which was once a frequent gathering place for the city’s artistic talents.
