118 Broderick Street graciously stands as an homage to San Francisco’s uniquely historical architectural heritage, renowned for its tapestry of magnificent Victorian-era residences. This extraordinary Victorian Italianate home, circa the late 1800s, is among the City’s finest, presenting meticulously preserved historical details perfectly blended with contemporary comforts and aesthetics. This majestic 2,643 square foot 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath main home has been immaculately maintained and sensitively renovated. With expert assistance from the venerable San Francisco Renaissance Company, even the timeless gingerbread façade was reclaimed to such a remarkable level that it is now registered with San Francisco Heritage, an organization that is dedicated to preserving the City’s unique architectural and cultural identity. The newly painted rich blue and crisp white exterior palette, punctuated with pops of gilded gold, creates a memorable first impression. 

Main Level:

Open the glass front door with charming transom windows which displays the gold-painted address and be immediately awed by the grandeur that so defined this era. The stately scaled interior displays impressively intact period decorative finishes throughout including original herringbone hardwood flooring, airy 12-foot ceilings, a distinctive banister showcasing expert millwork, pressed leather wainscoting, a spectacular crystal chandelier, beautiful ceiling medallions, 9-foot-high solid redwood parlor doors, and plaster cherished cherubs and angels that warm the home with a winsome welcome. The expansive parlor-style living room boasts a front bay window with precious hand-painted leaded glass windows above, creating a lovely sitting area in which to relax or rejoice in conversation. Opulent egg and dart molding outline the room, adding a layer of legacy and loveliness.  A wood-burning fireplace with a marble mantle and a second seating area makes this space both majestic and comfortable. Massive redwood 9-foot-high pocket doors open to the formal dining room with a dramatic crystal chandelier hung from a marvelous ceiling medallion, decorative fireplace, and a stunning leaded glass front built-in cabinet for exhibiting your finest crystal and dinnerware. Ideal for hosting glamourous gatherings and yet perfectly suited for dining with family and friends. The contemporary kitchen is masterfully melded with the majesty of the past, boasting a wall of windows, new quartz countertops, freshly painted cabinets, premier Viking stove/oven, new microwave, hot water dispenser, trash disposal, and dishwasher. A substantial center island with casual seating and a large walk-in pantry to store an array of culinary necessities exist to satisfy any gourmet chef.  Exit directly from the dining room or the kitchen to the exterior deck that leads to a serene lower back deck down an artfully installed wrought-iron spiral staircase. 

Upper Level:

 Ascend to the upper level up the elegant flight of stairs with a banister displaying unique artisan millwork, and a jeweled stained-glass skylight that illuminates the stairwell. The primary en suite bedroom is a sanctuary of sophistication, spaciousness, serenity, and natural light. Bay windows front the room, and floor-to-ceiling shelving surrounds the romantic gas fireplace. The newly updated adjoining spa-inspired primary bathroom features a floating dual sink vanity with striking black accented rimmed double mirrors and hardware, a massive walk-in shower with rain shower head and seating, and lined in marble-inspired porcelain tiles, a classic hexagonal tile flooring, and a luxurious floating bathtub. A separate water closet, with a wall-hung toilet, adds to your personal privacy, and ample storage is available in a sizable closet and built-in covered wall cabinets.  Two additional generously scaled bedrooms are peaceful retreats to begin and end each day and one has bay windows that frame wonderful city scenery that extends out to the horizon. A second full bathroom is at the end of the hall and a substantial hallway linen closet even has its own stained-glass skylight. The newly installed laundry room, with a large stackable washer and dryer and built-in shelving, is smartly located between all the rooms. A second set of stairs at the back of the upper level descends to the kitchen for effortless circulation through the house. 

Apartment Level:

Adding to this home’s already abundant appeal is the legal 854 square foot apartment with a private front entrance, accessed via the set-off wrought iron gate and through the slate walkway.  This Zen space was completed in 2012, along with the extensive seismic retrofit that replaced the brick foundation with a four-foot steel reinforced base and new flooring. The gutted and rebuilt garage boasts five sturdy steel beams for enhanced stability and space utilization. This bright, tranquil apartment has a wall of glass that infuses the space with natural light and directly opens to a private bamboo garden deck. 9-foot-high ceilings amplify the sense of volume.  A stylish living room features a dramatic Dimplex electric ribbon flame fireplace set amidst a wall of richly hued wood shelving that features pullout shelves to store audio equipment and misc. office printer and supplies. The handsomely intricate horizontal bamboo cabinetry was custom-made by Crystal Cabinets in Minnesota and found throughout the interior for a harmonious consistent design aesthetic.  The dining area has a built-in banquette, and the exceptional galley kitchen earned the interior designer a national award in 2012 for her small kitchen design. The kitchen appliances are all made by Thermador and are clad with the same stylish horizontal bamboo as are most of the built-ins. The floors are warmed with radiant heat. The bedroom is a restful retreat with an adjacent ample walk-in closet with a built-in dresser and shelf storage. The sublime bathroom double vanity has a quartz counter and the same wonderful bamboo cabinetry that includes a roll-up door cabinet garage to keep toiletries out of sight. A Kohler soaking bathtub and a walk-in tiled shower finishes the space.  All of the built-in furnishings, so thoughtfully selected to best complement the space, will be included in the sale. The back deck is a very quiet and wind protected city oasis, offering a fire pit and bordered by custom-designed seating.  Be enthralled by the magical ambiance created by the melodic movement of the rustling bamboo backlit by the night lighting. Natural gas is plumbed to the deck for a built-in barbeque. 

Modern updates are beautifully blended with this extraordinary home’s lasting design legacy and creates an idyllic environment that presents the best of the past and the polish of the present.  This home awaits the next generation of owners to honor and cherish the privilege of living in such an exceptional historic San Francisco residence. Make your own special moments to add to the archive of lasting memories that have been lovingly experienced in this enchanting home for over a century.

• Late 1800’s Victorian Italianate 3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath with a separate legal apartment
• Façade registered with San Francisco Heritage 
• Main House - 2643 Square Feet | Legal apartment - 854 Square feet
• Grandly scaled interior with spacious main social spaces
• Exquisite intact period details 
• Beautifully refinished herringbone pattern hardwood floors throughout 
• Parlor style living room with wood-burning fireplace, bay window.
• Hand-painted leaded glass windows, & second seating area
• 9 foot high Redwood pocket doors open from the living room to the formal dining room
• Formal dining room with spectacular crystal chandelier, leaded glass front cabinets & decorative fireplace
• Period dining room built-in leaded-glass china cabinet
• Exceptional gourmet kitchen with large center island 
• Staircase with unique artisan crafted millwork banister & stained-glass skylight
• Spacious & sophisticated primary en suite with fireplace
• Luxurious primary bath with floating dual sink vanity, massive walk-in shower, marble inspired porcelain tile & floating tub
• Two additional generously scaled bedrooms
• Newly installed laundry room centrally located between all 3 bedrooms
• Second full bath on upper level & large linen closet for added convenience
• Second staircase from the upper level to the kitchen for effortless circulation
• Artfully installed wrought-iron spiral staircase connects the main house to the magical garden deck below
• 2-car tandem parking garage with additional storage space perfect for home office with little adaptation.
• Extensively seismically retrofitted in 2012 with four-foot footings to replace the brick foundation
• Gutted and rebuilt garage & five sturdy steel beams for enhanced stability.
• Iron pipe plumbing replaced with copper plumbing & “knob and tube” electric wiring replaced with modern wiring
• 7.5K of home owned Solar panels on the roof with excess power sold back to the grid