Pacific Heights Mansion Hits Market at $15.5 Million
After a significant overhaul, businessman William Roth Martin has placed his historic mansion in San Francisco’s prestigious Pacific Heights neighborhood on the market for $15.5 million. Martin, who co-founded the popular eco-friendly shoe brand Rothy’s, originally purchased the property for $8.8 million approximately five years ago.
A Historic Transformative Journey
The 117-year-old residence underwent an extensive two-year renovation, which Martin undertook in collaboration with architect Houman Sharif and builder Clayton Timbrell. As an heir to the distinguished de Young family, known for their ties to the San Francisco Chronicle and the de Young Museum, Martin’s investment in this home reflects both its historical significance and its modern updates.
Property Highlights
- Size and Layout: The red brick structure spans four levels with over 7,200 square feet of living space, serviced by an elevator.
- Bedrooms and Baths: The mansion features five bedrooms and five bathrooms.
- Interior Features: Designed by Steven Volpe, the home boasts vibrant rooms, white oak flooring, impressive 11-foot ceilings, and five fireplaces.
- Modern Updates: It includes new windows, doors, lighting, and advanced mechanical and security systems.
Exquisite Spaces
The main entrance showcases a spectacular chandelier resembling tree branches, leading to a curving staircase. Notable spaces on the main floor include:
- Living Room: This south-facing area has large picture windows adorned with custom Italian silk drapery.
- Dining Room: Features an antique mirror backsplash above a built-in bar, complemented by a herringbone brick fireplace and access to an outdoor terrace and garden.
- Gourmet Kitchen: Outfitted with Calacatta countertops, rift white oak cabinetry, and top-tier appliances.
A unique blue media room on the uppermost floor includes a library nook and a wet bar, while the pink solarium opens to a wraparound balcony. The lower level offers a guest suite, gym, laundry room, and a three-car garage.
Family Transition
Though Martin stepped down as Rothy’s president in the past year, he continues his role as chief creative and innovation officer. Recent life changes, including their children’s departure for boarding school, prompted Martin and his wife Emily to move to Texas for renovations on a family home built by Emily’s great-grandfather.
“It was the next chapter,” Martin stated, discussing the transition. “Something that will be fun for the two of us.”
Explore the Residence
For visual details of this exquisite Pacific Heights property, view additional photographs of the modernized home.