1371-1373 Bay Street

ABSTRACT:

UPPER UNIT (1371): Two-level, owners unit.

Main level – Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Kitchen with walk-in Pantry, Breakfast Room, two Bedrooms, one and a half Baths and Laundry Room.  (2,137sq. ft.)

Top Floor – Stunning Penthouse Room with exterior Balcony, split level Sitting Room and full Bath.  This floor would make a lovely Primary Bedroom Suite. 

(720 sq. ft.)

LOWER UNIT (1373): Formal Living Room, Formal Dining Room, Breakfast Room, Sitting Room, Three Bedrooms, Two full Bathrooms. (1,915 sq. ft.)

GARDEN UNIT: Charming separate Garden unit overlooking the picturesque Garden.  Living/Sitting Room, Private Daybed Room or Office, full Bath. This is an unwarranted space and is not included in the overall Bed/Bath/Sq. Ft. count. (605 sq. ft.)

Three (or four) Car Garage and Garden

DESCRIPTION:

This magnificent Spanish Revival Building was constructed in 1928. The outstanding brick facade showcases an enchanting balcony off the first floor with wrought iron railings and lovely plantings that leave quite an impression from both the interior and exterior. One floor above, are three rounded Juliet Balconies overlooking magnificent views of Fort Mason greenery, the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge and the hills of Marin County. The San Francisco views facing North and South from both units are outstanding. Ascending the exterior steps there are three large alcoves that line the staircase typical of the architecture of this time. These alcoves were used to display art, frescoes or beautiful plantings.

UPPER UNIT (1371): This spectacular top floor, two story owners unit is the perfect residence for a family or couple with visiting extended family. The Spanish revival interior incorporates key elements of Mediterranean architecture and Moorish design styles. Arched doorways, spectacular leaded glass windows, beautifully carved wooden doors, terracotta tiles and wrought iron banisters that line the staircase, are an essential part of this stunning unit. The Living Room showcases a stone mantel depicting two lions that grace the gas burning Fireplace and three wrought iron Juliet Balconies with leaded glass doors, adding elegance and character to the home. Views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, Fort Baker greenery and the Marin Hills can be seen from the formal Living Room and exterior balconies. The spacious formal Dining Room shares some of the same exquisite detailing. Adjacent to the Formal Dining Room is a large Chef’s Kitchen with terracotta tile flooring, center island and spacious seating or dining area. The Principal Bedroom is spacious with floor to ceiling bookshelves, two separate walk-in closets and a Bathroom with two entrances that features a center shower. Elegant and inviting, this room features south city views of the San Francisco hillsides and iconic neighborhoods of Russian Hill, Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow. The adjacent second Bedroom features the same stunning views, while both rooms also enjoy outlooks into the charming garden. A spacious Laundry Room is located down the hall, as well as two generously sized closets and a half Bath.  

The architecturally significant top floor Family Room is located on the 2nd level of the upper unit and feels like a separate Penthouse. Full wood beam ceilings, outstanding hardwood floors, and a dramatic stone Moorish style mantel adorns the wood burning Fireplace flanked by bookshelves on either side. There are two glass sliding doors that lead to a full outdoor veranda including a terracotta tiled wall to afford privacy yet the perfect height to enhance the same beautiful views as the floor below. A split level up the short steps provides a sitting room or Office that was used as a guest bedroom previously. From both sides of this entertainment space, you can enjoy a different perspective of views of the North towards the San Francisco Bay and Marin, and to the South of the San Francisco Hills and iconic neighborhoods of Russian Hill, Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow.  The owners have enjoyed years of watching the Blue Angels during Fleet Week and the historical ships passing by the San Francisco Bay at this premier location. This 2-level upper unit truly feels like a Single-Family Home. 

LOWER UNIT (1373): The spacious and elegant Living Room is enhanced by  gorgeous leaded glass doors that lead to the outdoor veranda. Some of the dramatic features of this stunning space include a lovely mantel with marble inlay surrounding the gas burning Fireplace, and impressive original French doors that separate the Living Room from the formal Dining Room. The separate Breakfast Room contains two built-in China cabinets, both original to the home. This lower unit shares many of the same beautiful features including beautifully carved wooden doors in both the Living and Dining Rooms, intricate leaded glass windows, outdoor balcony and hardwood floors throughout. 

The updated Kitchen has Carrera marble countertops and detailed Carrera marble backsplash.  A checkerboard black and white tile adorns the kitchen floor. The sitting room off the kitchen ideally can be used as a TV Room or sitting area and showcases abundant shelving for storage. Exquisite book shelves and cabinetry can be found in the hall near the front door. 

The three Bedrooms all with majestic Garden outlooks and two full Baths complete this beautiful unit. 

GARDEN UNIT: This separate, tranquil unit showcases glass doors and large windows that provide charming outlooks into the beautiful, newly landscaped Garden. The unit itself is bright and cheerful, with new paint and carpeting throughout. This enchanting space features a Living Room with wet bar and refrigerator, a separate Daybed Room for relaxing or resting and full Bath.This is an unwarranted space and is not included in the overall Bed/Bath/Sq. Ft. count. 

The Garden is full of life with new flowers and plantings throughout, while showcasing well established trees and pathways that have been newly restored. This original majestic English Garden remains new with vibrant colorful additions. 

GARAGE: The garage and floors have been freshly painted. There is excess storage space throughout. The alcove for utilities is at the far end of the garage. Depending on vehicle size, the garage may fit 3 or 4 cars. 

AMENITIES:

Exterior

• Repaired and replaced siding on South and West exterior facade
• Repaired and replaced rear exterior staircase steps, tread, stringers and pickets, as appropriate
• Exterior painting of Front deck North, West Facade, South Facade
• Replaced and painted 18 window panes (17 small & 1 medium)
• New Plantings on balconies, decks, roof deck
• Landscaped Rear Garden
• Added Patio tile on roof deck
• Landscaped irrigation check and retrofit, as appropriate

Interior

• Painted interior walls, ceilings, doors and cabinetry in entire building
• New lighting in 2nd, 3rd, 4th floor – Designer Dining room chandeliers Currey & Co – 2nd Floor, Ralph Lauren -3rd floor
• Garage floor painted
• New Carpeting in Garden Unit 
• New baseboards in 2nd Floor Living Room & Dining Room
• New cabinet pulls in 2nd floor Hallway drawers
• New Mirror in 2nd floor Primary bedroom closet
• Hardwood floor repaired and stained in interior staircase from 2nd to 3rd  floor, and staircase from 3rd to 4th Floor
• New Convection Oven/Convection Microwave in 3rd Floor Kitchen
• New Carpeting in 3rd Floor bedrooms