SUMMARY OF THE HOME
- Podium level at Golden Gateway Commons, on the Embarcadero next to the Financial District
- Rare one-level floor plan with 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
- Secure lobby entrance with elevator to beautifully landscaped garden walkways that lead to the home’s gated front entrance
- A walled, completely private front brick patio spans the home for a wonderful outdoor venue
- Travertine flooring is introduced in the foyer and extends throughout the main living areas
- Spacious living room has an entire wall of sliding glass doors to the front garden patio; a wood-burning fireplace is set in a wall of Venetian plaster
- Open dining area shares the kitchen’s row of solarium-style roof windows and has two windows with tree and Telegraph Hill views; a built-in cabinet is perfect for china and crystal storage
- Sleek white cabinets and matching Corian countertops enhance the open design of the kitchen; a tall window looks out to Bay views, the Embarcadero, Treasure Island, and the Bay Bridge
- Stainless steel appliances include a Samsung smooth-surface electric range, Bosch dishwasher, GE Profile compactor, and GE Profile refrigerator
- Master bedroom suite has a walk-in closet with mirrored sliding door and sliding glass doors to the front patio; en suite bath has two windows, a dual-sink Corian vanity, and separate room with glass-enclosed tub and overhead shower
- Bedroom suite 2, currently customized for an office, has a closet converted to open office storage, a built-in desk center beneath a window, and custom cabinet for electronics
- En suite bath is compartmentalized for use as a powder room, with access from the foyer; features include a glass vessel sink vanity and separate area with tiled shower
- Other features include: concealed stacked Maytag washer/dryer in second bathroom; sound speakers in some rooms; fire sprinklers; secured garage parking for one car; 2 private storage areas
- Walk Score of 96, Transit Score of 100, and Bike Score of 82
- One-half block to the 2-acre Sydney G. Walton Park, close to Safeway, Starbucks, Golden Gateway Tennis and Swim Club, and less than one-half mile to the Ferry Building with its gourmet shopping and Farmers’ Market
- Homeowners’ Association dues of $1001.01/month include insurance, water, refuse removal, common area maintenance, management, and reserves; (some variance based on common area utilities)
DESCRIPTION
This rarely available “One-Level” 2 bedroom, 2 bath condominium at the highly coveted Golden Gateway Commons features an excellent floor plan and wonderful private outdoor space. Arriving by elevator from the secure lobby, there are winding brick pathways and lush foliage leading to the residence’s private front entrance. A gated and walled patio spans the front of the home in complete privacy, opening from the living room and master suite. Travertine tile floors unify the main living areas, Venetian plaster elegantly surrounds a fireplace, and solarium-style roof windows provide abundant natural light. Partial Bay and Treasure Island views take center stage in the kitchen and dining area and include the lighted spires of the Bay Bridge. Partial city vistas including Telegraph Hill may be seen from the dining area. Two spacious bedrooms ideally positioned on opposite sides of the condominium, each with en suite bath, include one that is currently customized for home office needs. Adding the ultimate city convenience, this home also has easily accessed garage parking for one car plus separate storage areas.
The location for this home is superb — bordered by the Waterfront and Financial Districts and just one-half block to a 2-acre verdant park, perfect for dog-walking or morning jogs. All around, vibrant City life unfolds with amazing restaurants all within one-half mile, including some of the best restaurants in town. Safeway, Starbucks, and Golden Gateway Tennis and Swim Club are just down the street and the renowned Farmers’ Market at the Ferry Building is less than one-half mile away. All of this, plus iconic landmarks, like the Transamerica building and Coit Tower, give this home a Walk Score of 96 and a Transit Score of 100 — the best of City living.