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@@@ A curved staircase, balustrades, oversize corbels and carved hardwood entry doors provide the home鈥檚 curb appeal. Inside, the public rooms host high ceilings, the eat-in kitchen includes decorative tile counters, and the bedrooms鈥?windows frame superlative views.

While much of the home was updated in 2000, many of Bertz鈥檚 designs and touches remain intact. In fact, his design transcends fads. The inclusion of natural light, stately wooden finishes and clean lines he was renowned for are on display throughout this tri-level.

In his youth, Bertz served as a draftsman for , an architect who designed many Craftsmans and Georgians of Russian Hill, Pacific Heights and St. Francis Wood. The pair collaborated on the storied , a home built for author in Glen Ellen that was destroyed in a fire before its completion.

Situated north of the Presidio, 549 El Camino Del Mar is near hiking trails, bicycle routes and the beaches in and around Sea Cliff.

Despite its prestigious pedigree, the home is open and inviting. The great room provides plenty of space for informal dinner parties, and a connected tile deck lends versatility to the space. A custom playhouse fashioned after a medieval castle lends a whimsical element to the backyard of the detached Mediterranean. Designed by , the castle includes a swing, slide and walking bridge.

With a spiral staircase leading to the roof deck and French doors opening to a tile deck, the library is a equally welcoming to group activities and hours of solitude.

Ocean views, a gas fireplace with an antique French mantle and a walk-in closet with a built-in safe round out the master bedroom. The suite鈥檚 bathroom includes a cast-iron tub, a marble floor and arched windows looking out at the water.

Listing agent: , McGuire Real Estate, (415) 351-4688, ; , McGuire Real Estate, (415) 351-4645,

Details

Address: 549 El Camino Del Mar, Sea Cliff.

Price: $6.39 million.

Features: Four-bedroom, 3 1/2-bathroom detached Mediterranean with unobstructed views of the Golden Gate Bridge, a roof deck and wine cellar. The home is near the Presidio, Baker Beach, hiking trails and bicycle paths.

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