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Stylish townhome in closeknit Dolores Park
Rich in lore, history and style, this 45± acre wine country enclave will amaze with its architecturally unique residence, sprawling meadows, towering trees, trails and magical pond. Secluded and private, it accesses both Sonoma and Napa Valleys.
Early inhabitants were Miwok Indian tribes who hunted and fished the land, followed by the infamous Captain Hooker in the Gold Rush days and other colorful owners during the 1900’s. The home has operated as a restaurant and small hotel, a brothel, a school and flourishing kiwi orchard. Dubbed “Top of the World” for 150 years, in 1915 the retreat acquired its present-day name, “The Orchard.”
The lodge style home has a fabulous main floor great room with multiple areas for gathering, 2 fireplaces, dining and seating areas including a game “room.” The open central kitchen is superbly equipped including large breakfast bar and serving bar. Old growth timbers, beams and plank floors feature prominently throughout 4,800± sq. ft. interiors accented by antique hardware, skylights and picture windows. Meals and entertaining easily expand to the outdoor covered dining patio or massive deck overlooking gardens and koi pond. Sleeping quarters consist of 5 bedrooms and 4 baths including 2 primary suites and spacious apartment.
A special feature of the property is the beautiful pond aside acres of meadow and a stand of specimen trees offering respite and sustenance to a myriad of wildlife. It is surrounded by a path with inviting seating areas. A wooded trail leads to a breathtaking valley overlook.
• 45± acres of open meadows, pond, wildlife, trees
• Circa 1850’s lodge residence evocative of a bygone era
• 4,800± sq. ft., old growth timbers and plank floors
• 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 4 fireplaces, ample room for guests
• Hi-speed Wifi, office area with built-ins, security system
• Wraparound entertaining deck and second story lounge deck
• Stone walls and stairways, patios, gardens, hidden yoga deck
• Potential for guest house and room for additional structures
• Large pond with room to paddle boat, swim, fish, lounge
• Gated, paved driveway, ample parking, water storage
• Between Sonoma & Napa Valleys on the Mayacamas Range
• 5± miles to historic wine country village
• Approx. 1+ hour to San Francisco
• Offered at $2,200,000
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This sensational twobedroom plus den, twoandahalfbathroom designer Dolores Park twolevel residence is perfectly located in one of San Francisco’s most soughtafter neighborhoods, near Dolores Park and the Valencia Corridor.
The exceptionally private condominium is situated in the middle of amazing parklike landscaped gardens, providing tranquility and privacy rarely found in a condominium.
The home is detached on three sides and features superb designer finishes including gorgeous African sustainable hardwood floors, designer lighting and custom finishes, with high ceilings, large windows, and excellent light.
A fantastic open plan living/dining room with a gas fireplace and gorgeous floors offers peaceful outlooks to both the gardens and the private patio, accessed through large sliding doors.
The superb chef ’s kitchen with satin granite countertop, abundant M8 designer cabinetry, and stainless sink with a Grohe faucet features quality stainless appliances including a Bertazzoni 6burner gas range with a stunning custom hood, refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher with custom cabinet front, and has sliding glass doors to the private patio. The laundry closet offers a Bosch washer and dryer.
The den/office with delightful garden outlooks, and a stylish powder room with pedestal sink, custom mirror, and marble floor and shelves, complete the entry level.
A dramatic staircase leads to the upper level hallway with designer railing and opening to a pair of bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
The handsome, spacious primary suite with gardenfacing windows on two sides — and two closets — opens to a phenomenal Carrara marble bathroom with custom wood vanity and double sink, oversized shower with floortoceiling marble tiles and new lighting.
The bright guest bedroom with a large closet opens to the second luxurious bathroom offering a vanity with quartz counter, shower over tub with tile surround, and Carrara marble floor.
The townhome is situated in a unique landscaped garden setting with benches, palm trees, jacaranda, orange, and other flowering trees, camellias and striking mature plantings. The setting lends itself to a terrific closeknit and supportive group of neighbors enjoying garden gettogethers with holiday barbecues and movie nights.
The unit comes with one car garage parking.
This dynamite location in one of San Francisco’s sunny microclimates is just steps to
Dolores Park and Valencia Corridor and conveniently close to Noe Valley, the Castro, Market Street, and the Mission District.
It’s convenient to many of the city’s new premier restaurants, cafes, and trendy shopping and within one to two blocks to San Francisco favorites such as BiRite Market and BiRite Creamery, Tartine, Delfina restaurant and Delfina Pizzeria, Namu Stonepot, Tacolicious, Flour and Water Pizzeria, Souvla and Dandelion Chocolate.
Close to MUNI, BART, tech shuttles and freeway access and with a 99 Walk Score, 92 Bike Score and 86 Transit Score.
Take the virtual tour at www.doloresparkmodern. com.
Listing agent: Mike Shaw, Vanguard Properties, 415308428, mikeshaw@vanguardsf.com ; Bernie Katzmann, Vanguard Properties, 4159066000, katzmannsf@gmail.com.