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These homes are on our “Ultimate Homes” list
By Lauren Varga King

On one of the highest elevations in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, Calif., the views from this residence span from the Golden Gate Bridge to the city’s skyline. Originally built in 1910 and restored in 2002, the home is accentuated by pure lines, natural light, wide-plank walnut floors and timeless materials. An open, epicurean kitchen is at the heart of the home and opens to the family room and intimate library. Listed for $32 million, this home’s west-wing master suite, formal living areas and three rooftop terraces will leave you breathless.

Source: Gael Bruno & Neal Ward, McGuire Real Estate, San Francisco, Calif.

Listed for $26.5 million in Del Mar, Calif., this residence was designed by Bob Ray Offenhauser for the founder of Architectural Digest. The gated beachfront compound on one-half acre hosts dramatic stone arches, a saline pool/spa and panoramic ocean views. Completely updated, the residence affords antique imported French fireplace mantels and 500-year-old imported windows from a French chateau. Several outdoor entertaining areas, formal interior spaces and a gourmet kitchen complete this home.

Source: Shawn Hethcock, Shawn Rodger and Andrew E. Nelson, Willis Allen Real Estate, Del Mar, Calif.

Encompassing 25,400 dramatic square feet, this Colonial in Wayland, Mass., features impeccable detailing and is currently listed for $24.5 million. The 11.4-acre property, guarded by fieldstone entry walls, is surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation land and meadows and features a New England barn, a swimming pool, a sport court and a 1,740-square-foot guesthouse with a chef’s kitchen. The main residence affords five bedrooms, 10 baths, an elevator, fitness and steam rooms, a theater and a billiards room.