Not on MLS -- 1023 Vallejo Street
Extraordinary Julia Morgan Remodeled View Home atop Russian Hill With Four Car Parking, Walk-Out Decks and Landscaped Garden!
Offered at $4,900,000
Cross Street: Jones • Year Built: 1917 per City tax records
There are unparalleled unobstructed panoramic views from all floors and almost every room that include some of San Francisco’s most historical landmarks including Coit Tower, the Bay Bridge, the Transamerica Pyramid building, the bay, Treasure Island, the Downtown City Skyline and Grace Cathedral.
This state-of-the art home has been exquisitely remodeled and includes four car parking, three bedrooms with private bathrooms, five full bathrooms, formal entry with beautiful staircase, formal living room with fireplace, phenomenal eat-in kitchen, dining room, home office, panoramic view media room, three walk-out decks (one with loggia), landscaped garden with patio, exterior illumination and irrigation systems, wine storage, air conditioning, security system, wired for sound throughout, custom Baldwin hardware, cable ready, five flat screen televisions (universal remotes for all flat screen televisions), custom Hunter Douglas window blinds on remote, excellent storage throughout the home and in the garage.
This extraordinary panoramic view home was designed by renowned architect Julia Morgan in 1917 for Mrs. Horatio Livermore. Its second owner, the late advertising icon Hal Riney completely renovated the home with the help of architect Karl G. Smith in 2005.
This detached home sits on a private gated lot surrounded by lush greenery, mature Monterey pines, brick pathways and offers a tranquil setting. This amazing cul-de-sac features some of San Francisco’s most talked about treasures including many homes designed by Willis Polk and one by famed architect Joseph Esherick. Showcased throughout this home are new ebony stained hardwood floors, restored redwood paneled walls, restored arched French paned windows that were salvaged from the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition, high ceilings, moldings, recessed lighting and spa-style remodeled limestone bathrooms with Lefroy Brooks fixtures from England.
Just steps to the Vallejo Stairway garden designed by Willis Polk under the leadership of Horatio Livermore and close proximity to shops, restaurants, transportation and easy access to the Financial District.
Main Floor: The impressive FORMAL ENTRY features Bay Bridge, Bay, Transamerica Pyramid, Downtown and Treasure Island views, an exquisite staircase, hardwood floors, redwood paneled walls, crown molding, recessed lighting, gorgeous entry door, two large arched French paned windows that frame the greenery outlook, an abundance of custom built-in cabinets with lighting, glass shelves and glass cabinets. One can access the elevator off the formal entry.
There are TWO EN-SUITES ON THIS FLOOR. The FIRST MASTER BEDROOM (to the right of the formal entry) offers large picture windows that frame the spectacular Coit Tower, Bay Bridge, Bay, Transamerica Pyramid, Downtown and Nob Hill Views. This bedroom has hardwood floors, redwood paneled walls, ceiling mounted speakers, recessed lighting, a wood burning fireplace with stone surround and stone base, crown molding, wall mounted Panasonic flat screen television, two built-in window seats with storage drawers, two closets with built-ins, two double thermo paned doors that open out to two mini view balconies, custom Hunter Douglas window treatments and a leaded glass door that opens out to a walk-out deck with stunning views.
There is a sumptuous REMODELED MASTER BATHROOM off this bedroom with Kohler pedestal sink, limestone floor, high ceilings, crown molding, recessed lighting, two custom wall sconces, medicine cabinet with mirror and glass shelves, Kohler toilet, Nutone fan, limestone walls, built-in cabinetry for storage and linens, stall shower with limestone surround, Le Froy Brooks fixtures, limestone bench, glass door and glass enclosure, a Neptune deep soaking tub with mini-jets and Le Froy Brooks fixtures.
To the left of the formal entry is the SECOND MASTER EN-SUITE. This bedroom has large picture windows that frame the Bay Bridge, Bay, Transamerica Pyramid and Treasure Island views and a Dutch door that opens out to a spacious walk-out view deck. This bedroom features greenery outlook, two closets with shelves (one closet is walk-in), linen closet, a built-in Murphy bed with storage by Mack Wall Bed Systems, high ceilings, custom built-in bookshelves, crown molding, ceiling mounted speakers, recessed lighting, a wall mounted Panasonic flat screen television and an OFFICE AREA with custom built-in cabinets with shelves, drawer and a desk.
To the left of the master bathroom, there is a huge walk-in closet with custom built-ins, recessed lighting, crown molding, high ceiling and limestone floor. The REMODELED MASTER BATHROOM has recessed lighting, limestone floor, sink with limestone counter, limestone backsplash, wall mirrors, Le Froy Brooks faucet, built-in drawers and storage cabinets, vanity area, Kohler toilet, Nutone fan, two custom wall sconces and a Neptune deep tub with mini-jets, Le Froy Brooks showerhead and fixtures, additional handheld showerhead, limestone surround, glass enclosure and glass door.
Second Floor: This floor consists of a FABULOUS PANORAMIC VIEW MEDIA ROOM WITH FULL BATHROOM AND A WALK-OUT DECK. One can access this bedroom through its own separate entrance as well.
This media room boasts Bay Bridge, Bay, Downtown, Transamerica Pyramid, Treasure Island and Nob Hill views. It has high ceilings, recessed lighting, redwood paneled walls, crown molding, custom light fixture, arched French paned windows, greenery outlook, custom built-in closets with shelves (and for entertainment center), wall mounted Panasonic flat screen television and a built-in Murphy bed by Mack Wall Bed Systems. There is a walk-out deck from this bedroom with spectacular views, outdoor lighting, landscaped greenery and loggia.
There is a REMODELED FULL BATHROOM off this bedroom with Transamerica Pyramid, Downtown, Nob Hill and Grace Cathedral views, a Kohler toilet, limestone floor, limestone walls, sink with custom faucet, custom wall sconce, wall mirror, high ceilings, recessed lighting, stall shower with limestone surround, Le Froy Brooks fixture and glass enclosure and a Nutone fan.
Third Floor: This entire floor consists of a BEDROOM EN-SUITE with Coit Tower, Bay, Treasure Island, Bay Bridge, Downtown, Nob Hill, Grace Cathedral and Twin Peaks views. This bedroom offers high ceilings, recessed lighting, two French double thermo paned windows, double thermo paned picture window, two built-in desks with storage cabinets, drawers and built-in shelves, wall mounted Panasonic flat screen television, wood paneled walls and a walk-in closet with custom built-ins.
There is a REMODELED FULL BATHROOM off this bedroom with limestone floor, high ceilings, crown molding, limestone walls, built-in storage cabinet, Kohler toilet, recessed lighting, Nutone fan, two custom wall sconces, Kohler pedestal sink with Le Froy Brooks faucet and fixtures, glass shelf, shower over deep Neptune tub with mini jets, Le Froy Brooks showerhead, handheld Le Froy Brooks shower and fixtures.
Lower Floor: As one goes downstairs to this floor, one notices a French paned door where one can access a staircase to the private garden and patio.
There is a FORMAL LIVING ROOM, REMODELED EAT-IN KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, HOME OFFICE, REMODELED FULL BATHROOM AND LAUNDRY ROOM on this floor.
The ELEGANT FORMAL LIVING ROOM is enhanced with two arched French paned windows that frame the City views and greenery outlook (one window is dressed with a custom Hunter Douglas blind), hardwood floors, high ceilings, recessed lighting, redwood paneled walls, crown molding, amazing woodburning fireplace with stone base, stone surround and gorgeous mantle, custom built-in bookshelves flanking the fireplace, built-in storage for entertainment center, a wall mounted Panasonic flat screen television, custom wall sconce, built-in bar storage with cabinet, drawers, stone counter, glass shelves and mirror. There are swinging doors from this room that lead to the kitchen.
The SPECTACULAR CUSTOM DESIGNED CHEF’S EAT-IN KITCHEN boasts stainless steel counters, stainless steel backsplash, stainless steel deep sink with KWC faucet, In Sink Erator garbage disposal, hot water dispenser, built-in stainless steel cabinets (some with folding glass), under cabinet lighting, custom built-in cabinetry with pull-out shelves, Kitchen Aid stainless steel trash compactor, stainless steel Miele InCognito dishwasher, La Cornue Made in France four-burner gas range, plaque for cooking, two electric burners, two ovens (one electric and one gas), stainless steel Miele built-in convection oven, stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, pull-out Sub-Zero freezer, stainless steel Sub-Zero wine storage, Professional stainless steel pot holder and a wall mounted Sharp flat screen television.
The LIGHT-FILLED DINING ROOM offers Bay and Treasure Island views, recessed lighting, high ceiling, crown molding and two custom Hunter Douglas blinds.
The HOME OFFICE has Bay Bridge, Bay and Treasure Island views, bay windows dressed with custom Hunter Douglass blind, recessed lighting, high ceilings, hardwood floors and a built-in desk with shelves and great cabinet space for storage.
There is a REMODELED FULL BATHROOM with limestone floor, Kohler toilet, recessed lighting, Nutone fan, stall limestone shower with Le Froy Brooks showerhead and fixture, glass shelf, sink with custom faucet, wall mirror, limestone walls, custom wall sconce and Nutone heat lamps.
There is a large walk-in UTILITY CLOSET with shelves and window. The LAUNDRY ROOM has a Miele Touchtronic stackable washer and dryer, built-in storage cabinets, Nutone fan and recessed lighting. There is a door off the laundry room where one can access the back of the house.
One can access the elevator from this floor.
Basement Floor: As one goes down the staircase, one notices the built-in WINE STORAGE.
There is a MECHANICAL/STORAGE ROOM that houses the furnace, water heater, built-in storage shelves, counter and window.
One can access the elevator from this floor.
As one exits this floor before entering the garden, there is a storage closet on the side of the house.
The PRIVATE GARDEN offers City views, a brick patio, lush greenery, recessed lighting, glass door and three trellises.