The 12,000-square-foot Blanding mansion at 440 Golden Gate Ave., which has 360-degree views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge and Angel Island, sits on more than an acre of land.

The mansion was built in 1895 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has bronze gates designed by Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan, 15-foot-high ceilings in the foyer, a wraparound veranda with Corinthian columns, bronze sconces and teak decking on the southern, eastern and western exposures.  The estate was built in the late 1800s by C.O. Parry, a pioneer Belvedere official, and was purchased by Gordon Blanding, a San Francisco attorney, around 1900. After the 1906  earthquake, the Blandings lived there full time because their San Francisco home was destroyed.

Friedland, 57, founded Vancouver-based Ivanhoe Mines, which has spent more than $400 million to develop a southern Mongolian discovery that could become one of the world's largest copper and gold mines.   Friedland and his wife, Darlene, spent nine years and more than $32 million renovating the house, which was bought for in 1995.

The record for a Northern California home is believed to be a $52.5 million sale in Woodside in 2000, according to published reports.

The new owners won't have to worry about a tax bill. Property taxes are waived because of the historic designation.

This retreat is conveniently located half an hour outside San Francisco but its unique history and attention to luxury and details  around the world make this offering especially unique for the seriously rich who value their privacy and enjoy fresh air and escape for calm from the global world.     An international airport allows for travel within 24 hours from any world capital in the world.   This property has been updated to current earthquake standards.

The 12,000-square-foot designated historic landmark has an indoor/outdoor sound system and a panic room, and it sits on some of the priciest land in Marin County, more than $10 million an acre, says the listing broker.  (Brokers say Belvedere has better weather than its surroundings, and -- go figure -- when we visited the sun was shining here while the rest of the area was foggy.) Other selling points include neighbors like venture capitalist Tom Perkins, panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge and a wraparound veranda with Corinthian columns and teak decking. The home's landmark status also gives it tax benefits, so property taxes are currently $28,000 a year. 

Locksley Hall, Belvedere, Calif.

The owner spent $5.5 million on the 1.2-acre property in 1995, and then nine years and about $32 million renovating the 1895 house.   He has painstakingly restored the estate to its finest splendor and yet retained most of the historical and architectural interior and exterior detailing of this unique Landmark house which is exempted from property taxes under Mills Act. 

Antique paving stones from China create interesting paths and steps throughout the gardens lead  to a lawn, a rose garden, bronze balustrades, and a custom designed bronze fountain that can be accessed also from the Great Room and a Guest Suite.

Descend to a Burmese teak beamed Pergola leading to the pool with Indonesian Batu-Hijau stone lining, flamed granite coping and electric pool cover.   A Pool House with Sauna, Steam Bath/Shower with Fossil Stone coping, mosaic walls and floors, seashell wall sconces and marble countertop, complete with indoor/outdoor Sound Systems Fountain/Spa control and Telephone Points. A spacious hot-tub with Fossil Stone coping is a peaceful spot to enjoy the incredible views of San Francisco skyline and watching the sail boats go by. Various spots in the garden offer serene setting and total privacy. Landscaping by Stephen Suzman Design has imported exotic, specimen plants, flowers, and matured trees from around the world.

INTERIOR:

Main Level: The covered Entry with 15 foot high ceiling opens into a Foyer with grand staircase of bronze balustrade and polished mahogany railing. 
To the right is the Living Room with magnificent views of San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island and the Bay. To the left is the elegant Dinning Room with hand glazed walls and Mahogany wainscoting, fireplace and the richly polished Mahogany paneled library.   This is one of the San Francisco's most spectacular settings!   Waterfront, accessible, and freehold!  

The gourmet Kitchen with Breakfast Room, Butler’s Pantry is to the east and a wrap around veranda with towering Corinthian columns, moldings, bronze sconces and teak decking on east, south and west side of this floor offers spectacular panoramic views. 

Lower Level: Great Room services as office and entertainment room features state-of-the-art computer, video and audio systems, Mahogany doors, hardwood floors in herringbone pattern, alabaster bowl disk pendant lamps, recessed lighting, linen panel drapes, coffered 15 foot ceilings with raised panel walls of hand glazed finishes and a fully equipped Kitchen with top of line appliances.

Three Guest Suites each with sitting area, marble bathroom, Mahogany doors, hand glazed painted trims, ceilings and paneling. There is also an exquisite marble Powder Room and professional Laundry Room and ample Storage.
Top Level: Luxurious Master Suite with sitting room, fabulous bathroom with woven mosaic marble tiles, double showers, spa tub, spacious walk-in closets, and a fully equipped office with a service kitchen that could be converted to bathroom as another bedroom.

This floor offers breathtaking views of San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island, Bay Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Tiburon and both Corinthian and San Francisco Yacht club harbors. There are teakwood decks off to the south and east. 

Caretaker Studio: Separate from the house on the kitchen side, this apartment has a marble full bath, top of line equipped kitchenette, hardwood/carpet flooring, telephone/TV/LAN points. 

During the turn of the Century, Gordon Blanding, a wealthy San Francisco lawyer bought the Belvedere landmark home built by C.O. Parry, first treasure of Belvedere which included 30 acres on the southern tip of Belvedere Island. 
He spent ten years to develop a large estate, which consisted six residences and several ancillary buildings. The Blandings lived full time in the main residence known as “Locksley Hall” after the 1906 earthquake destroyed their home in San Francisco. 

The world renowned Hearst Castle architect Julia Morgan designed the bronze gates and lanterns on rusticated stone pillars at entry and in the garden. It frames the magnificent garden and the breathtaking views of San Francisco, Golden Gate Bridge, Angel Island and Bay.

Other Features: 

• Garage for two cars with hydraulic operated electronic driveway gate made of 4,000 pounds bronze and two separate bronze pedestrian gates, all with closed circuit TV surveillance monitors and intercoms. 
• Elevator services all floors. 
• Full security system with smoke and heat detectors.
• Completely new systems throughout including plumbing, electrical, windows/doors, all structures, foundation and roofing. 
• Polished Mahogany doors, trims and moldings throughout. 
• Hand glazed wall finishing in all main rooms. 
• Marble bathrooms with custom designed fixtures throughout.
• Recess and pendant lightings. 
• Panel drapes, linen sheer, bronze finish rods and pleated blackout blinds in most of the rooms. 
• Custom wool carpeting.

The Vendor is a global billionaire of a public co. who has referred clients to us.  If you have $65 million USD and could be interested to purchase this, contact 太太