1043-45 Francisco is a meticulously renovated sanctuary, designed for the ultimate in modern, discreet luxury with incredible attention to detail. This stunning home fuses unparalleled comfort, grand entertaining, and impeccable style.
The exterior is powerfully and masterfully engineered, with modern window bays, concrete foundation, concrete wrapped pillars, a sculptural Cor-Ten fence in the backyard, and a front landscape sculpture welcoming visitors. A gracious and unassuming entry conceals a striking interior ensconced in quiet luxury. Up the main staircase of the home is a dramatic radiant heated terrazzo floor, a skylit ceiling, and a walkable skylight providing a unique opportunity for art and sculpture display and setting the tone for the beauty that awaits. The living room is adorned with Italian bush-hammered travertine walls and a Town & Country linear gas fireplace, offering warmth and ambiance. Marvel at the remarkable views from mahogany-framed windows of iconic San Francisco landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Presidio, Alcatraz, Pier 39, and the San Francisco Bay. These incredible vistas create a breathtaking backdrop for daily living and formal dining.
A dream kitchen blends sophistication with functionality, featuring top-of-the-line appliances including a Dacor cooktop with a powerful flush vent by Best, a Dornbracht pot filler, three Miele warming drawers, Miele combi-steam oven and a full-size Miele convention oven, Miele refrigerator and freezer, Miele dishwasher, SubZero refrigeration/freezer drawers, a SubZero 80-bottle wine refrigerator with two refrigerator drawers, and a Miele coffee and espresso station. Built-in custom pantry cabinets contain spice storage along with countless thoughtful design features, including custom automatic shades that descend to allow for privacy between the kitchen and living room whilst entertaining. Impressive Calacatta slab marble backsplash and countertops provide endless prep space and the opportunity for convivial informal dining. Adjacent is a butler’s pantry with a second Miele dishwasher, a Julien sink, open shelving, and storage. Around the corner is an exquisite powder room, with a floating limestone vanity and Kohler “Purist” Hatbox toilet, ensuring a refined experience for guests.
The primary suite is a luxurious retreat with a wall of translucent windows for privacy and a fabulous view window overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio, and the Palace of Fine Arts. C&C Milano custom draperies have blackout liners for restful sleep, and a floating wall allows for television viewing or art display. A handsome walk-in closet is outfitted with built-ins by Etagere Custom Cabinetry, with a Caesarstone countertop.
On either side of the floating wall is the spa-like primary bathroom. A suite in its own right, this room presents a double Porcelanosa vanity with anti-microbial surface, Jonathan Browning sconces, custom mirrors, a built-in hamper, an outdoor shower with switchable smart glass, a Thermosol steam shower with Waterworks tile, LED cove lighting, a Finnleo built-in cedar sauna, a standalone Blu soaking tub, and a water closet with Ann Sacks Andy Blick tile and a Kohler Numi toilet, all illuminated by a large skylight overhead. The bathroom suite provides the ultimate in relaxation and comfort, whether soaking in the tub, heating up in the sauna, or enjoying the fresh air under the outdoor shower.
Through retractable mahogany Lift and Slide doors are bluestone steps leading up to a magnificent roof deck, the piece-de-resistance of this home. Showcasing unparalleled views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, the San Francisco Bay, the Marina, Palace of Fine Arts, Francisco Park, and more, this deck creates an unforgettable backdrop for gatherings during Fleet Week or Fourth of July. Entertain with ease with a full outdoor kitchen at your disposal, including a sink, dishwasher, refrigerator, Werever cabinetry and Dekton countertops, a Dacor BBQ and grill, and plenty of storage. Listen to the seals barking from Pier 39 while relaxing around a Solus firepit.
On the main level, double, solid pocket doors from the gracious entry open to an expansive family room, office/gym, or bedroom. On the east wall is a built-in desk area by California Closets, with a pull-down privacy screen built-in should guests arrive. Lift and Slide retractable doors open to a serene zen garden, surrounded by a dramatic Cor-Ten steel fence, with a bubbling fountain in the center. One can see a skyline view including the Presidio Forest, the Palace of Fine Arts, and the Golden Gate Bridge from the garden. The room is completed by a closet and an ensuite bathroom designed with Ann Sacks tile, a Porcelanosa vanity, Dornbracht fixtures, a glass-enclosed shower, and a heated towel warmer.
Unwind in an inviting media room/den, separated by solid pocket doors and enhanced by a gas fireplace with Haisa marble surround. A beautiful bedroom suite is furnished with chic accent wallpaper, an Etagere floating dresser, and an ensuite bathroom with Waterworks azure glass tile, a Blu floating vanity, a lit Keuco mirror, a glass-enclosed shower with a white granite bench, and a heated towel rack. Efficiency meets elegance in the laundry room, offering a skylight, side-by-side LG washer and dryer, built-in cabinetry by Etagere, an appliance garage, and Caesarstone countertops.
An attractive bedroom area opens to a dramatic family room with a Town & Country linear gas fireplace and full Golden Gate Bridge views through bay windows. There is a lovely dining area and a second chef’s kitchen, well-appointed with a Bertazzoni range, Bosch dishwasher, Liebherr fridge, Zephyr hood, built-in GE microwave, stacked Bosch washer and dryer, and Caesarstone countertops. Everything is cleverly concealed and built-in allowing for a minimalist feel. The marble bathroom offers a Porcelanosa vanity, Dornbracht and Kohler fixtures, and a glass-enclosed shower. Down the stairs are two utility rooms for the building, and a honed absolute black granite landing at the second entrance. The floorplan flows seamlessly to allow for the possibility of single-family home living, or the flexibility of separate quarters for guests or relatives.
Along the side of the house is access to a large 1800 bottle wine cellar, and a large storage room. At the top of the driveway is a separate two-car garage, plus parking for two cars, and an outdoor storage area. The garage is equipped with a linear stainless-steel sink, a convenient workstation, and built-in storage.
Located on a peaceful, tree-lined street next to the new Francisco Park, this home offers a tranquil retreat in one of the city’s most sought-after enclaves, while remaining close to the vibrant energy of San Francisco, with renowned Russian Hill shops and dining a few blocks away on Polk, with a short walk to Chestnut Street, Aquatic Park, and the waterfront.
This is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully constructed home and experience the epitome of luxury living.
1043 Francisco Features
HOME:
- 4 bedrooms
- 4 full and 1 half bathrooms
- 2-car detached garage, with epoxy floor, stainless steel sink, and workstation
- Two additional non-tandem parking spaces
- 4,476 sq. ft. interior
- 470 sq. ft. roof deck
- Lutron RadioRA 3 home automation system (controls lighting, shading, temperature, app-enabled)
- JGeiger Shading Technology D series (remote, wall button, app-controlled)
- Media room has a Triad 5.1. sound system
- Sonos 2.1 audio system with Niles speakers throughout interior, as well as garage, roof, and wine cellar
- Ubiquity exterior camera system (five cameras)
- Door Bird IP intercom system with audio/video (app enabled)
- Monitored security system, including fire and wireless water leak detectors
- Flo by Moen mainline water monitoring with automatic water shutoff capability
- Perpetual easement protecting westerly roof deck views
- Interior design contribution: Bryn Brugioni Interiors
- 3 natural gas burning fireplaces
- Radiant heating throughout
- Terrazzo flooring
- Dornbracht fixtures
- Millwork by Etagere
- Solid mahogany custom windows
- All windows and skylights have UV-blocking window film
- Bush-hammered travertine
- Aquasana Rhino 400 whole house water filtration system
- Built-in HEPA/UV Air Filtration in main living area
- Central Vacuum in main living area
- 2 Tesla batteries serving the main area (purchased)
- Storage room
- 1800 Bottle wine cellar
- 2 boilers
- 2.6 KW SunRun Solar System on garage roof (purchased)
STRUCTURE:
- Engineering by Matrix Seismic
- 34’ wide building
- Steel-constructed window bays
- Original concrete pillars wrapped in Cor-Ten steel
- 8” concrete foundation around the entire perimeter of house
- Legal duplex with 2 entrances