The house that doubled as Mia Thermopolis' school inThe Princess Diariesis up for sale.
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“Fans of neo-classical Mediterranean design consider 2601 Lyon Street to be among the most aesthetically graceful homes in San Francisco,” Mavromihalis says of the property. “Its acclaimed occupants (both real and imagined) certainly make it among the most beloved homes in our city.”
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The infamous exterior features double curved staircases, where students at the fictional Grove High School shared gossip and shock at Mia’s princess announcement.
Inside, its immediately apparent the movie’s classroom scenes were filmed at a second location. The real interior features a spacious living room with large windows, paneled walls and a wood-burning fireplace.
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The formal dining room connects to the kitchen and offers direct access to a trellis-ornamented terrace.
One of the home’s sizable four bedrooms includes stunning panoramic views of both the waterfront and it’s Marina District neighborhood. The primary bathroom has a separate soaking tub, glass shower and access to the adjacent walk in closet.
Perhaps one of the most breathtaking features of the home, the rooftop living space offers impressive views as well as a garden, outdoor kitchen, heaters and a fire pit.
The classroom scenes inThe Princess Diarieswere filmed far away, according tomovie-locations.com. Alverno High School in Sierra Madre, near the Southern California city of Pasadena, stood in for the school grounds and interiors. The institution also appeared on screen inLegally Blonde, according to the outlet.
source: people.com
