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Practical and Spacious Home with a View of Buena Vista Park

Describes the practicality and spaciousness of the home, along with its attractive view of Buena Vista Park, appealing to users looking for a functional and scenic living space in San Francisco.

At first blush, I’d think I’d like to pick a house with rich, plum-like colors such as this one on Hayes, kitty-corner from the famous, “Painted Ladies.” But one thing any future homeowner needs to know about buying in San Francisco is–think about practicality–first. Especially in an old drafty wooden home.

For example, look at the number of steps just to get to the front door. Do you really want to carry your groceries up these steps? What about if you have a car? Garages are nice to keep your windows from being broken–especially around Alamo Square. And what about the tree? The blooms match the color of the paint job, “Ooh-la-la,” but these blooms unload tree pollen in the air after the rainy season, so be prepared to sneeze-proof your home’s insides with extensive filtration devices, probably on each floor. The tree blocks your view of the park and is on the north side, where you least need the shade–in fact, sun would be badly needed–and no one can see your Christmas tree in December. Displaying your Christmas tree for the holidays, is a big deal in San Francisco, especially if you live in a Victorian–and especially if it’s a Queen Anne era Victorian–with a cupola to place the tree for all to see on a street corner. No, this house is NOT an example of a dream home even though it looks beautiful.

Now we’re talking! Look at the light coming in here, and see how much space there is! Buena Vista Park is across the street, and you’re in the Haight for the best street fair, and lots of shops.

You have nice square shaped rooms–not narrow rectangular ‘hallways’ off of a hallway, like in railroad Victorians. Now this is practical;

Hello? Would there be any conflict with too many cooks in the kitchen? I think not.

Oh, there’s a coffee shop downstairs! . . .and I even like the color.

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