1236 Vallejo St. - Russian Hill

This elegant flat features gorgeous beamed vaulted ceilings in the great room. Custom accents abound, including commissioned leaded glass windows, custom entryway foyer island, built-in speakers and much more.

The flat is located in a charming 3-unit boutique building on the southern slope of Russian Hill, just around the corner from the Hyde Street cable car line and blocks from the vibrant Hyde and Polk Street shopping districts.

• Extremely spacious great room offering limestone fireplace hearth with custom sconce lighting, large enough for 2 living room seating areas plus dining area
• Dramatic southern exposure windows and 2 framed glass doors onto private deck running the full width of the great room, perfect for al fresco dining
• Custom window coverings offering an abundance of light and privacy features
• Beautiful cherry wood floors throughout living area and kitchen, upgraded carpet in bedrooms
• Large kitchen with white appliances, breakfast bar, Kashmir white granite counters and custom backsplash with decorative accents
• Large master bedroom with French doors onto private lounge terrace
• Abundant closet space with built-in storage drawers and custom window coverings
• Second bedroom features 2 operable windows, garden views and walk-in closet
• Limestone bathrooms offer plenty of storage; one has shower and one has shower-over-tub
• Large closet and linen closet in hallway
• 1-car garaged parking included
• Tuscan-style shared garden
• Laundry room in building with industrial-size washer/dryer, sink and storage space
• Minutes from North Beach, the Financial District, the waterfront, and walking distance to the recently renovated Alice Marble tennis and basketball courts
• Near popular restaurants such as Luella, Zarzuela, Frascati, Swensen's Ice Cream and more
• Dogs considered on an individual basis

Russian Hill was named for Cyrillic-inscribed gravestones discovered at its peak by gold rushers. Now it offers some of the most majestic Italianate and Spanish Colonial Mission Revival architecture in San Francisco. Russian Hill real estate is also some of the most expensive in the city, as it is prized for its history, elegance and stunning views.

Most of the hill is made up of apartments, condos and single family homes (and the inspiration for Tales of the City). To see some of the grandest examples of Russian Hill homes, walk along the Vallejo Street Crest District, a National Register of Historic Places site. Many of these buildings were designed by Arts and Crafts era architect Willis Polk. Nearby you’ll find Lombard Street, the “crookedest street in the world.” (Russian Hill is also home to one of the steepest blocks in the city, Filbert between Leavenworth and Hyde).

Along Russian Hill’s main shopping district, Polk Street is a brilliant array of fine restaurants and boutiques. Here you’ll find fine cuisine at La Folie, Le Petit Robert, Yabbies Coastal Kitchen, Tablespoon Bistro, Aux Delices, and Antica Trattoria. Enjoy a coffee or tea at La Boulange de Polk or Royal Ground. And stop in at a few unique stores like Spring, Swallowtail, Cat Seto, La Place du Soleil, or for the pets in your life, Bow Wow Meow.

There’s even great nightlife, like Club Rouge, Tonic, and the classic fern bar, Royal Oak. Recover the next morning with a workout at Crunch Fitness, or a little indulgence at Teashi or Lavande Nail Spa.

Up the hill on Hyde you’ll find quintessential San Francisco with the Hyde-Powell cable car line. Along this street there are a few incredible restaurants, like Zarzuela, Luella and Sushi Groove, as well as old timey comfort at the original Swensen’s Ice Cream.

Impressive architecture and a fine style of life are all available on Russian Hill.

For more information contact Jeanne Zimmermann: 415.901.2779 or jzimmermann@mcguire.com