Timeless living in a timepiece
Located in the striking Clock Tower Building beside Highway 80 and the Bay Bridge, the listing revolves around a room in the actual clock.
Take in panoramic views of the city while the sun casts a bronze glow on the brick buildings of South Beach.
The two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse covers more than 3,000 square feet and boasts a blend of period elements like exposed structural steel and brick walls.
Modern designs like the living room’s glass fireplace accent the captivating home.
Hardwood and concrete flooring span an interior serviced by automated Hunter Douglas window shades, vaulted ceilings, custom cabinetry and ample shelving.
Built shortly after the 1906 earthquake and fire that leveled much of San Francisco, the Max Schmidt Lithograph Corp. erected the Clock Tower in 1921, granting lithographers more than ample access to natural light to produce labels for fruit companies and other clientele.
The Landmarks Preservation Advisory officially recognizes the tower’s significance and board and has named the structure a Contributory Building to the South End Historic District.
Illuminated by floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights and warmed by a dual-sided fireplace, this expansive central hub graced by dark-stained hardwood flooring opens to the scenic wraparound terrace.
An integrated Liebherr refrigerator, a Bosch wall oven and a Dacor cooktop are among the kitchen’s high-end appliances.
Industrial details like exposed masonry and steel braces adorn the den off the great room that segues into the clock room.
Radiant heating warms the floor of a spa bathroom boasting dual vanities, six mirrored storage cabinets and a glass shower.
Period elements include exposed structural steel and brick walls.