Calling all Disney princess fans! A regal setting featured in one of your favorite film franchises has begun its reign on the market in San Francisco, CA.

 

The neoclassical Mediterranean mansion featured in “The Princess Diaries,” starring Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews, is now available for $8.9 million.

 

 

100 year after it was originally designed and constructed, 2601 Lyon Street is still celebrated as a Thing of Beauty. Fans of neo-classical Mediterranean design consider the home to be among the most aesthetically graceful homes in San Francisco. Its acclaimed occupants (both real and imagined) certainly make it among the most beloved homes in the City.

 

 

On the eastern edge of the Presidio Wall, at the intersection of Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow, 2601 Lyon Street enjoys enchanting Bay and City views to the north and east and verdant forest views to the west.

 

 

It has been lovingly maintained and improved by its current owners, who have endeavored to achieve a harmonious balance between the home's original architectural detail and the comfort and convenience of modern amenities.

 

 

With large formal public rooms, four bedrooms, three full and one-half bathrooms, an office, a media room, an elevator, panoramic view balconies, and a roof garden, this 12+ room villa will surely bring centuries of joy to its future caretakers. Separate entrance to a finished lower level gym/office/media room with storage, finished one-car garage, laundry closet, adjacent mechanical room, and storage closet, panoramic Bay, and City view roof garden with outdoor kitchen, heaters, and fire-pit.

 

 

The home’s Beaux Arts exterior served as the setting of the fictional school that Princess Mia (Hathaway) attended before her true identity was revealed.

 

In addition to the grand double-curved staircase out front, the century-old home has an array of other camera-friendly highlights.

 

 

The homeowners Michael Mendes, former CEO of Just Desserts, and his wife, Wendy Berry Mendes bought the property for $5.7 million in 2009. They’ve preserved its spectacular architecture while adding upscale modern amenities.

 

 

The 4,554-square-foot mansion has four bedrooms and 3.5 baths. There are large windows throughout the home, and all the bedrooms feature stellar views.

 

 

The main floor is filled with natural light, and there’s a seamless flow from the elegant living room to the formal dining area to the beautifully updated kitchen with a breakfast nook.

 

 

Other luxe features include a media room, a gym/office/media room, as well as a lavish rooftop garden with an outdoor kitchen, heaters, and a fire pit.

 

 

According to the San Francisco Standard, the Mendeses’ daughter was a big fan of “The Princess Diaries” when they purchased the home. After two decades there, the family is relocating to the East Coast for new professional opportunities.

 

 

2601 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123

Listed by: Steven Mavromihalis, Compass

Property Photos: Realtor.com

Property ID: 423723306