Noe Valley trilevel designed for entertainment
Expectations are high for homes in the Noe Valley neighborhood of San Francisco. New or old, homes must blend indoor and outdoor spaces, include a wealth of tech-savvy features and be attractive from all angles. Perhaps this is what makes 1408 Douglass St. such a complement to a neighborhood that’s been a coveted destination since the Bay Area housing rally began.
“It’s unique, modern and has panoramic views from a terrific location,” said Clint Massie-Blake of Decker Bullock Sotheby’s International Realty, who is co-listing the residence with David Costello of Sotheby’s for $4.149 million.
Conveniently sited near major highways and transit hubs, the centralized location reflects the home’s pragmatic air. Freshly redesigned, the three-bedroom is brimming with smart-home capability, radiant-heat bathrooms and an expansive open kitchen teeming with built-ins. High ceilings and sliding glass panels cement the great room and lower-level media room as entertainment destinations.
Originally completed in 1948, the sleek contemporary
arrives on the market shortly after a to-the-studs remodel. Brand-new infrastructure readies the home for the decades ahead, while the open floor plan and its wide entryways embrace a timeless elegance of their own. Views of the bay, the city’s skyline and Twin Peaks are framed throughout the reimagined row house.
The open kitchen and its suite of high-end appliances looks as if came from the set of a celebrity chef ’s cooking show. Bar seating at the sprawling stone island provides the space to watch someone work the Thermador range before grabbing a bottle from the island’s built-in wine chiller. A host of Thermador appliances outfit a kitchen equipped with custom cabinetry and minimalist hardware.
Sharp lines outline a stormcloud gray facade clad with timber, stucco and stacked stone and a roof deck crowns the home. Accessed through a retractable skylight, the highest spot on the property establishes a fourth level of outdoor space atop a three-story design.
The multilevel backyard includes a landscaped garden several steps above a deck directly off the lower level. Sliding glass walls are all that separates the main level's great room from a rear terrace as wide as the house.
The finely appointed master suite has its own balcony, a walk-in closet and lavish spa bathroom. Premium fixtures and ambient lighting set the tone for a retreat where a soaking tub and walk-in shower await.
The level of pride invested in the redesign is evident at every turn. Wide moldings nod to the home’s post war construction, while pretty much everything else lines up with 21st century tastes and expectations. Strategically placed skylights reduce energy use, and engineered hardwood floors bring a visual firmness and a gentle touch.
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