Description

Hidden in the heart of Duboce Triangle yet surrounded by green open spaces, the Benedict–Gieling House is a rare Italianate Villa built in 1879 that offers a remarkable blend of history, architecture, and tranquility. Originally commissioned by Jacob Benedict, a silver refiner during San Francisco’s early boom years, this grand Victorian has been lovingly preserved and enriched by the Gieling family for over six decades.

Set on nearly 6,000 square feet of gardens, the home feels like a private country estate tucked within the city. Behind its graceful façade lies a central foyer from which the home’s generous public rooms radiate — double parlors, a library, a formal dining room, and a large, sun-filled kitchen. Ornate millwork, stained glass, and original lighting fixtures reveal the hand of 19th-century craftsmen, while tall windows and high ceilings give each room a sense of light and airiness rarely found in the city today.

Upstairs, the bedroom suites retain their original proportions and detailing, centered around the majestic staircase that defines the home’s structure and spirit. In the garden, a separate guest house adds a bohemian counterpoint — a lofty, open retreat with hand-hewn details, wide-plank floors, and a sundeck that channels San Francisco’s creative past.

With a long private driveway, a two-car garage, and its unmatched location between Buena Vista, Corona Heights, and Duboce Parks, the Benedict–Gieling House is more than a residence — it’s a living piece of the city’s cultural and architectural heritage, offering space, soul, and serenity just moments from the urban heart.

Property Features

• Architectural pedigree: Rare 1879 Italianate Villa, known as the Benedict–Gieling House

• Historic integrity: Original millwork, stained glass, lighting, ceiling medallions, and wood flooring

• Layout: 5 bedrooms, 4 baths across grand-scale public and private spaces

• Living area: Approximately 4,055 square feet

• Lot size: Approximately 5,749 square feet (fully detached on all sides)

• Setting: Expansive gardens and mature landscaping creating a private, park-like environment

• Public rooms: Library, double parlors, formal dining room, and large kitchen centered around a gracious foyer

• Guest house: Loft-like design with hand-hewn stair rail, wide-plank floors, and sundeck — distinct “Summer of Love” character

• Parking: Long private driveway and two-car garage

• Location: Quiet street framed by Buena Vista, Corona Heights, and Duboce Parks

• Ownership lineage: Maintained and lovingly improved by the Gieling family since 1966

• Lifestyle: Combines historic craftsmanship, natural beauty, and urban walkability for a singular living experience

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