Austin KlarVanguard Properties · Lawyer Turned Real Estate Agent

Belvedere Marin County Mansion Once Sawed In Half -- Sold for Almost $11,000,000

Name: Belvedere Marin County Mansion Once Sawed In Half -- Sold for Almost $11,000,000
Uploaded: 2023-07-01T01:00:11+00:00
Duration: 40 s
Channel: Austin Klar
Description: In this short YouTube narration, Austin Klar tells the remarkable history of a nearly 6,000‑square‑foot early‑20th‑century mansion that originally stood…

1 Jul 2023 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube narration, Austin Klar tells the remarkable history of a nearly 6,000‑square‑foot early‑20th‑century mansion that originally stood in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights, survived the 1906 earthquake, fell into disrepair, and was slated for demolition. Architect Norman Gilroy purchased the property, cut the house in half, and transported it by boat to Belvedere Island in Marin County, where it was reassembled and extensively renovated. The renovated 5‑bedroom, 4.5‑bathroom home now features four fireplaces, a large kitchen, a pool, and a spacious living room, and it sold for just under $11 million. Klar ends with a call to follow him for more Bay Area real‑estate highlights.

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You will not believe the origin story of this nearly 6,000-square-foot mansion on Belvedere Island in Marin County. The early 20th century home was actually built across the bay in San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood where it stood for years and even survived the 1906 earthquake and fires. Over the years, the mansion fell into disrepair and was going to be demolished in place for condos. But before it was demolished, an architect named Norman Gilroy bought the property, sawed it in half, and shipped it across the bay on a boat and rebuilt it in Belvedere where it sits today. The storied 5-bed, 4.5-bath mansion just steps from Richardson Bay was stunningly renovated with 4 fireplaces, a massive kitchen and pool, beautiful living room, and sold last year for just under $11 million. Follow me for more of the best Bay Area real estate.