Well manored

The basics: This two-story English manor, built in 1928, sits on a landscaped lot two blocks from Crocker Park. It opens with a stately brick front porch that leads to a foyer with a wood-beamed ceiling, chandelier and a staircase with a wood railing. There's also hardwood flooring in most of the home's main living spaces.

There are more beamed ceilings in the living room, which has a fireplace and multiple windows. The dining room has a large window and a coffered ceiling.

An island kitchen has granite countertops, modern appliances and lighting, as well as glass-fronted cabinetry and a breakfast area.

A family room offers a bay of windows and kitchen access. One of the bedrooms offers bay views and another suite comes with multiple windows and a ceiling fan.

What you'll love about it: The outdoor areas the home has to offer, such as a level lawn, a garden, an in-ground swimming pool and lattice-covered patio. The property also offers views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Size: The seven-bedroom, 6.5-bath home has 6,266 square feet of living space.

Listing agent: Mindy Scott, The Grubb Co. (510) 339-0400, scott@grubbco.com.

11 Muir Ave., Piedmont: $6.5 million

This article appeared on page NM - 1 of the San Francisco Chronicle