Property Website: www.144Seventh.com
DETAILED PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This elegant condominium is one of two residences in a handsome Craftsman built in 1910 for Herbert J. Hastings & designed by notable Bay Area architect Maxwell G. Bugbee; Bugbee helped design the former Crocker mansion on Nob Hill (current site of Grace Cathedral), designed 2 houses for former SF District Attorney William Barber, and several other houses in the Lake District area. Bugbee was an expert in "Shingle Style" Craftsman homes.
In a premium Lake District location, this property boasts a WalkScore of 97 ("walker's paradise") and a BikeScore of 95 ("biker's paradise"). Proximity to the fantastic restaurants & retail of Laurel Village, Clement Street & Calfornia Street, plus proximity to a multitude of amazing recreational destinations make this location special! Enjoy walking to the newly renovated Mountain Lake Park Playground, The Presidio Golf Course, tennis courts, hiking trails, and even the DeYoung Museum & Academy of Sciences! Transportation is a snap with the 1AX express bus stop to downtown less than 2 blocks away & tech buses to Silicon Valley only 6 blocks away.
The interior of 144 7th Avenue is a perfect blend of elegant original architecutural details, luxurious & stylish finishes, and a practical floor plan with 3 full bedrooms & 1.5 bathrooms on the same level. With impressive public rooms, an incredible gourmet kitchen, in-unit laundry, garage parking & fabulous yard, this home offers the opportunity for a great lifestyle.
The front exterior landing has wood paneling & decorative brick, and opens to the interior foyer featuring a built-in storage bench; a staircase leads upstairs. On the main level the upper foyer leads to the formal rooms in the front and the bedrooms in the rear. Modern conveniences such as recessed lighting & modernized layout blend well with striking architectural details: finished wood floors, restored brass hardware, wainscoting, picture molding & handsome woodwork. The gracious living & dining rooms span the front of the residence, and feature built-in media cabinetry & decorative fireplace. Off the dining room is a striking gourmet kitchen with Carrera marble counters, impressive cabinetry & quality appliances such as Thermador professional range & Bosch dishwasher. Behind the kItchen is the laundry room and stairs leading down to the garage & yard. In the center of the flat is a pretty half bathroom & huge storage/coat closet. Separated from the rest of the flat by a door with transom window, the central hall continues to the rear to the 3 bedrooms with new quality carpeting, a beautiful Carrera marble full bathroom and pleasant views of trees & greenery. The lush, landscaped yard boasts seating area, manicured lawn, mature fruit trees & grape vines - an oasis! Big garage & extra storage too!
PROPERTY BASICS:
· Full floor condominium flat
· 3 BR, 1.5 BA on same level
· Independent garage parking
· Fabulous landscaped back yard
· Perfect Lake District location
· Handsome Craftsman architecture
· Luxurious finishes throughout
· Incredible gourmet kitchen
· Elegant living & dining rooms
· In-unit laundry room
· Extra storage area
· 1,415 interior square feet*
· 25' X 120' / 3,000 sq ft lot size*
· 1910 year built*
· HOA dues $308.79 per month*
NOTES: *Square footage is approximate per Floor Plan Visuals; lot size and year built are approximate per Realist Report; buyer should verify all. HOA dues include water, gardener, insurance, common area electric, some reserves for repairs.