Postcard views, timeless beauty awaits at Russian Hill co-op

“It’s timeless elegance in one of San Francisco’s most prestigious buildings,” said Deborah Svoboda of Sotheby’s International Realty, who is listing the four-bedroom on a level street for $7.75 million.

Arched entryways, coffered wall paneling and antique chandeliers are among the original details in this 12-unit building erected in 1928 by Willis Polk & Co. The firm — whose namesake architect designed San Francisco landmarks like California Street’s Pacific-Union Club — incorporated elegant and understated embellishments throughout.

The floor plan makes the most of the co-op’s 3,2000-plus square feet of living space, offering expansive public rooms with built-in storage.

Many rooms have excellent sight-lines, including the library looking at the entire span of the Golden Gate, or the dining room set above Fisherman’s Wharf and San Francisco’s notorious island prison.

Step out of the elevator into the vestibule and immediately Alcatraz Island comes into focus through a living room picture window.

Thick moldings and a chandelier adorn the reception hall before leading to a gracious living room accented by a window seat and fireplace.

A butler’s pantry employs double dishwashers and abundant storage, while the attached kitchen makes a dramatic statement with marble counters and a nearly symmetrical design.

The listing includes two family room-size bedrooms and a servant’s room on the lower level with its own bathroom and storage space.