Lake Como? Not Quite — $22M San Francisco Bay Villa With Yacht & Funicular
Located on exclusive Belvedere Avenue, Casa Dei Sogni is one of the most distinctive waterfront properties on the market in Marin County—listed for $22,000,000 with Thomas Henthorne of Sotheby’s International Realty.
Designed by classical architect Andrew Skurman and completed in 2007, the villa blends Old World European craftsmanship with rare Bay Area luxuries: a private yacht slip, a hillavator, and sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco skyline, and Angel Island.
Spanning approximately 6,100 square feet, the main residence features Venetian plaster walls, reclaimed French hardwood floors, and bronze-framed Juliet balconies—materials more often found in Portofino than Belvedere.
From the street-level motor court, a private funicular delivers you to a series of tiered view terraces, grand-scale entertaining spaces, and a top-floor living room anchored by a stone fireplace and arched French doors.
The kitchen is outfitted with an oversized island, dual refrigerators, and two dishwashers—designed for both everyday use and large-scale hosting. The dining room opens to sunlit bay views, while the family room extends to an outdoor terrace with a built-in grill and wood-burning fireplace. The primary suite occupies a prime vantage point, with a private balcony overlooking the bridge and a marble-clad bath in warm terracotta tones.
In total, the main house includes four ensuite bedrooms and three powder rooms. Above the garage, a separate guesthouse—also suited for staff—includes an additional bedroom, bathroom, and a dedicated office suite for remote work. Every level of the property is connected by an interior elevator.
The offering also includes a 51-foot Sea Ray 510 yacht, currently berthed at the Corinthian Yacht Club, along with a 60-foot private slip at San Francisco’s Pier 39. A private dock sits directly below the home for spontaneous bay access.
Casa Dei Sogni is that rare blend of Mediterranean inspiration, Northern California setting, and waterfront privilege—delivering a lifestyle that feels unmistakably Italian, without ever leaving the coast.
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