BY OLIVIA DECKER
HauteRESIDENCE
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IN 2005, KEN PAIGE FELL IN LOVE WITH THE
extraordinary roof terrace. He also extended the
grand foyer with a magnificent curving marble
elevator from the garage floor to all levels, includ-
staircase and an epic Tiffany dome crowning
ing the roof terrace. With all this renovation, the
the dramatic space. So, he bought the home.
City of San Francisco Building Department re-
Although the entrance was incredibly exquisite,
quired him to seismic retrofit and add sprinklers
the rest of the house was a 30 bedroom boarding
to the entire house. The tremendous amount of
homes in total disrepair. Paige set out to restore
structural steel beams are concealed behind or-
this spacious mansion to regain its original glory
nate cornices so that they don’t show. The well-
and prestige that the home so richly deserved.
appointed kitchen is equipped with high-tech
The love and care he put into the renovation
appliances and thoughtful workspaces ready for
transformed it into Alma Spreckels’ original vi-
cozy meals with your family or media-worthy din-
sion of grace and beauty. Paige wanted to make
ner parties. You can also enjoy the enormous roof
it “fit for a Queen.” He demolished nearly every-
deck complete with a 20-foot stainless steel kitch-
thing, replacing and upgrading every detail. He
en/BBQ/bar area with views of the entire Golden
installed steel structural beams, all new plumb-
Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. The Paige family
ing, electrical, heating, fireplaces, windows/
has enjoyed this home for 14 years, hosting many
doors, flooring, and ceilings while maintaining
large and small parties and charity events. The
the original character. He kept the bronze railings
house has always been a happy and festive place
with their Romanian eagles’ crest and added an
for the family and grandchildren get-togethers.
PHOTO CREDITS: ©JASON WELLS
MAJESTIC SAN FRANCISCO MANSION
