The exquisite “Art House,” the former residence of esteemed art collector and philanthropist Chara Schreyer, has been listed for sale for $8.2 million, nearly six months after her passing at the age of 75 due to cancer. Located in the desirable Belvedere enclave of Tiburon, just across the Golden Gate Bridge, the property offers breathtaking views of the Tiburon Peninsula, San Francisco Bay, and Sausalito.
Chara Schreyer and her then-husband Gary Schreyer acquired the property in the late 1970s, and over the years, the three-story structure was transformed into a gallery-like living space that perfectly reflected Schreyer’s artistic tastes, courtesy of interior designer Gary Hutton. The Art House boasts six bedrooms, a matching number of baths, and over 8,100 square feet of sleek architectural-style living space, characterized by high ceilings and a striking spiral staircase in the slate-covered foyer.
The living room soars with French doors that open to the lush grounds, while the adjacent family room offers warmth and ambiance with a cozy fireplace. Other notable features of the home include an office, a lofty game lounge, a wood-clad library with built-in banquette seating, and a window-lined dining room connected to the gourmet kitchen via a butler’s pantry. The kitchen is equipped with top-tier Bosch, Dacor, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances, granite countertops, a center island with dual sinks, and a charming fireside breakfast nook.
The master retreat on the upper level features a fireplace adorned with marble, a private balcony, a walk-in closet, and a luxurious bath complete with a shower enclosed by a large pivoting steel door. The lower level, leading to the attached three-car garage, houses a recreation/media room, a gym, a full bath with a steam shower, and a wine cellar. Outside, the nearly one-acre grounds are adorned with sculptures, meandering pathways, and an expansive terrace perfect for al fresco entertaining, along with a built-in barbecue setup and space ideal for a pool.
Chara Schreyer was renowned as one of the world’s foremost collectors of modern and contemporary art, with an impressive collection that included works by Marcel Duchamp, Mark Bradford, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Andy Warhol, among others. She actively served on the boards of prestigious institutions such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of Contemporary Art, and the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. As the daughter of Holocaust survivors, Schreyer was also a dedicated supporter of the Contemporary Jewish Museum and played a pivotal role in the expansion of the museum in 2008, designed by architect Daniel Libeskind.
In addition to the “Art House” in Tiburon, Schreyer’s estate includes four other properties in California, including a home in Los Angeles currently on the market for $13.5 million. The sale of the “Art House” presents a unique opportunity for art and architecture enthusiasts to own a piece of history and immerse themselves in the world of a legendary art collector and philanthropist. The property is listed by Shana Rohde-Lynch of Compass, and it is expected to attract significant attention from discerning buyers seeking an exceptional home filled with artistic heritage and soul.