. >> it was built in 19 by a wealthy landeveloper, it was designed by john hudson thoma >> it has unparalleledand it's unique. >> it can be yours for $6.5 million. the mansion was used for several decades as a young women's college. a lot of original details are still intact. signature woodwor, beautifully preserved but the house does need serious work, there are three acres that was once a show place garden. >> somebody has the desire, this could be most beautiful place to live. >> if you are looking for something with a lower price tag might consider renting a historic home in the presidio. thiseighborhood was built in the early 1900s for doctors. >> the house was vacant for 30 years now the presidio trucht is refurbishing them for rentals. >> what the historic character, we do that, we need to make it suitable for modern use. >> that means new kitchen and lighting and wiring but everything else is the same. >> they came back to take a look. they used to live here. >> i was surprised to see this. >> there are three homes and eight duplexes from rents to $5,000 to $10,000 a month. biggestouse