“Built by the Rothschilds at the turn of the Century,” the 10,000+ square foot “Chateau Bleu” was carved up into two condominiums and “redone in 2001” (we’ll leave it up to you to decide just how well). And while both of the units have been on and off of the market for years, the 5,333 square foot unit #1 has officially made it to the MLS (with pictures for those who haven’t managed to make it inside).
∙ Listing: 1901 Jackson Street #1 (5/4.5) – $3,790,000 [MLS]
“Built by the Rothschilds at the turn of the century”. PLEASE!, Why would THE Rothschilds build this in San Francisco back then? As a former resident of the U.K., has anyone been to the family estate that is now open to the public called Waddesdon Manor which was built in the turn of the last century? (Do a google search on this house) This house is not even the size or the architectural sophistication of a gatekeeper’s house on that estate and I am highly suspicious that a family with estates throughout Europe that are the size of Hearst Castle would build this stucco mess. Where in the world did this rumor come from? Somone may have the name Elizabeth and have built a house in the outer sunset, but that does make it built for or by a queen! Perhaps it was some wayward nephew who was sent packing to America to make his fortune in the gold rush after he was expelled from Oxford?
This property is brick, not stucco. It has a very traditional sort of Georgian/French Colonial look as well. Not sure where the “stucco mess” is. The problem with this property, I always thought, was the setting. It’s right next to a thoroughfare. This would look great in the middle of a meadow someplace, or even turned 90 degrees and deposited on Lyon street or somewhere else a bit more bucolic.
What a difference 1 block can make. This may as well have a gough street address with it’s proximity to the busy street. At 700psf this doesn’t seem too bad; but I wouldn’t want to live there.
That corner of Gough really isn’t busy in the same way the rest of Gough to the south is. The stretch of Gough between Frankin and Washington is _really_ steep and the traffic is considerably lighter.
I live about a block from here. If you think Gough Street isn’t that busy there you’ve never driven by at 8:00am. I imagine it’s fairly loud hearing the cars going up the extremely steep hill in the morning. Also, the gorgeous coop on Washington Street is looming over the back of this building. It’s a not-ideal location in a great neighborhood.
I believe this was an old age home or something when I bought my place (1994). The bathrooms look very tacky.
Nothing about this place even vaguely resembles a house… It looks like a bank. I’ve driven past it for years and always assumed it was some sort of a business. If it were just a block and a half over it would sit nicely along side the Hellman mansion etc, but as it is, forget it.
I drive past this building every morning. Its got some nice architecture but there isn’t a single blade of grass or tree anywhere on the property. Very stark, and the huge apartment building directly above it tends to loom ominously (think earthquake / collapse onto your upstairs bedroom).
And, the constant revving of car engines day and night going up Gough would probably get pretty annoying.
I live within blocks of this listing and I completely agree with Jimmy — this building has absolutely NO curb appeal. There isn’t a living thing anywhere in the front of the property, it’s a complete cement jungle.
That, and the location is just not desirable if you’re going to spend that kind of money in that neighborhood.
It’s all about living on Gough St. north of Lombard. Hardly any traffic, and on bedrock near Fort Mason Park and other nice things.
I like Gough St. north of Lombard as well. It’s not tucked away deep in The Marina, so you can walk to Polk St., Chestnut St of course, and Union St. Close to the Marina library, park, and water. Great area. Not much inventory.
I have seen the inside of this property, and it is absolutely stunning. (I have seen the unit next door as well, with it’s original large scale Tiffany priiginal stained glass taking up the bulk of the foyer wall, and I marvel at the clever division of this majestic neo-classical building into two four story condos…very clever!) I agree about the location and lack of greenery, but with some light landscaping and perhaps some soundproofing, it’s a steal for the money and well worth the investment.
I think I saw the other half of this one come on the market recently.
#2 Closed Escrow. $500/square foot. 5700sf, $2.85
I remember the days when I used to come and visit grandmother and her patients. I called them grandpa and grandma when I go see them. Of their ghost or spirit can rebuild how beautiful the inside of the Mansion looks like way back then, the smell of home cooked meal (cooked by mommy)🥲😋. The owner (30 years ago) and her family was the most caring and loving. It is sad to see that the house was remodeled. Would be nice to see the family again.
When I have enough $$$$$$$$$$! I will buy this Chateau and bring the life back to this beautiful place 🪙 city. San Francisco 🇺🇲Thank you for the beautiful memories.