The 1965 novel written by Frank Herbert spawned one of the most iconic science fiction media franchises — that’s now back in the limelight thanks to the masterful adaptation by Denis Villeneuve (the award-winning director whose past credits include movies like Arrival, Blade Runner 2049, and Sicario).
The book, seen as a triumph of imagination, is one of the best selling science fiction novels of all time. Dune‘s cult classic status was consolidated by the five sequels Herbert wrote, a David Lynch-directed film adaptation, two mini series, many computer games, and a whole new series of prequels, interquels, and sequels co-written by the author’s son, Brian Herbert.
And for die-hard fans with cash to burn (or really good credit), there’s now a unique opportunity to buy the place where the sci-fi epic first came to life.
Frank Herbert wrote the first Dune book while living in a two-bedroom home in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood with his wife and two sons. At the time, he was working the afternoon-to-midnight shift as a picture editor at the San Francisco Examiner, spending his mornings writing his novel, according to local publication The Potrero View.
While he moved on to another residence by the time Dune was published in 1965, the 412 Mississippi Street home retains bragging rights for fueling the author’s imagination and creativity.
Now on the market asking $1,595,000 (Michelle Stephens of Coldwell Banker Realty holds the listing) the house sits on Potrero Hill’s coveted North Slope, in San Francisco.
With two bedrooms and one bath, the 1,175-square-foot home retains much of its original charm, complemented by upgrades made by the owners throughout the years.
Four upstairs skylights bathe the eat-in kitchen, dining, hall and bath with natural light, turning it into an airy, bright home.
The main bedroom overlooks the home’s serene backyard garden — which has been split into two levels to accommodate a lovely rear deck that can be accessed from the second bedroom/home office.
The property also offers an Airbnb-registered rental space that has its own wet-bar, private bathroom and plenty of room for bed, dining and seating areas. This provides a great option for the new owner to capitalize on the history of the property.
The home does retain a few elements that can be traced back to the time Frank Herbert spent here, like the original bathroom tiles on the walls, shower and tub surround, as well as the fencing for the original balcony.
One thing’s for sure: die-hard fans that end up staying here (or owning this San Francisco home) would likely be ecstatic to know its history — and the role it played as backdrop to one of the greatest works of the sci-fi genre.
As testament to Frank Herbert’s timeless work, the newly released Dune movie starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Zendaya and Jason Momoa is taking the world by storm. The dazzling adaptation ignited the international box office in its debut, drawing both long-time fans and introducing a whole new generation to Frank Herbert’s seminal sci-fi novel.
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