Wendy Soderborg Presents

Luxury Residence in the Heart of the City

$1,250,000

850 Powell Street #202, San Francisco

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Property Details

beds

3

baths

3

interior

1,800 sq ft

neighborhood

Nob Hill, San Francisco

LUXURY RESIDENCE IN THE HEART OF SAN FRANCISCO ~ 850 POWELL #202

Welcome to The Francesca, Unit 202, where elegance & sophistication meet the vibrant pulse of San Francisco living. In the heart of Nob Hill, this historic gem offers timeless charm with a majestic lobby & attentive, seven-day-a-week doorman service, all set against the backdrop of the iconic cable car line. 

Unit 202 is a gracious 1,808 sq ft residence featuring 3BRs and 3BAs. Boasting a spectacular floor plan this home is thoughtfully designed for both large group entertaining & everyday family life. Expansive windows bathe the space in natural light, highlighting the gorgeous wood floors. Step into a grand LR adorned with a large fireplace & proceed to the formal DR, where stunning coffered ceilings create a perfect setting for gatherings. The Kitchen, complete with ample storage & a walk-through Butler's pantry/breakfast area, caters to culinary enthusiasts. 

Additional features include laundry hookups & direct access via a secondary service elevator, enhancing convenience and privacy. Parking available in building on a seniority basis as per HOA rules. Rated a perfect 100 walk-score & 100 transit score, enjoy nearby world-class hotels, shopping, theaters, restaurants with quick access to Downtown, Union Square & North Beach. Come visit, stay awhile and prepare to fall in love!

ABOUT THE FRANCESCA
A San Francisco Landmark 
The Francesa is a 10-story luxury condominium building atop Nob Hill in downtown San Francisco.

 For over a century, the majestic Francesca has stood proudly along the city's historic Powell Street cable car line and remains an enduring symbol of San Francisco's finest early twentieth century architecture and engineering. Located on the corner of Powell and Sacramento streets, this San Francisco landmark was built in 1923 by renowned architects Gustave Albert Lansburgh, Kenneth MacDonald Jr., and Maurice Couchot, the architect/engineer who helped pioneer the design of all-steel framed and concrete reinforced buildings following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.  Gustave Lansburgh designed some of the most opulent theaters on the west coast between 1900 and 1930, including the Loew’s Warfield, the Golden Gate Theatre, the New Orpheum, the War Memorial Opera House, and the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. He also designed the Joseph Magnin building, and the Art Deco Redwood Room bar in the city's historic Clift Hotel. Kenneth MacDonald designed some of the most impressive residential buildings in San Francisco, including Houses 3, 4 and 5 at Presidio Terrace, both 30 and 34 Presidio Terrace in partnership with George Applegarth, and perhaps MacDonald's most spectacular work, Spreckels Mansion, once home to sugar magnate Adolph Bernard Spreckels.  

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Neighborhood

Exclusive and elegant, Nob Hill is home to some of the grandest mansions and most historic hotels one can find in San Francisco. Nob Hill is part of an enclave made accesible in the 1870s by the addition of cable cars climbing up California Street through the heart of the neighborhood. The area is considered the center of old San Francisco, where even today descendants of some of the original founding families of San Francisco keep continued memberships at renowned private clubs, including the infamous Bohemian Club.

All but destroyed in the fire of 1906, Nob Hill homes remain the most prestigious of San Francisco addresses. Old money is on display here, making itself seen through the extravagantly adorned buildings that line every street.Huntington Park is certainly the heart of Nob Hill. Home to the iconic 10-foot Fountain of Tortoises, families enjoy congregating on its shady expanses to take in a bit of respite following the hike up the hill. There is also a children's playground which is second to none.

The spiritual center of the community is found in the impressive stone architecture of Grace Cathedral. A Liberal bastion, the Cathedral administers an array of social justice programs, and brings inspiration through the many musical concerts it hosts throughout the year. Also on the grounds is an outdoor meditation labyrinth. Here visitors traverse the garden in silence as part of a meditative reflection on their own lives and the lives of others.

The neighborhood of Nob Hill remains a very walkable area despite its many steep avenues. It remains an urban oasis for residents while never being too far from the action of downtown. Perfectly situated it remains bounded by the excitement of Chinatown, the thrilling nightlife of Polk Street, and the upscale shopping of Union Square. Nob Hill is a walking commute from downtown and the financial district. And for those not interested in walking at the end of the day, MUNI provides monthly cable car passes. Now that's traveling in style!
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