On a lovely, flat, tree-lined street in the warmest part of Noe Valley, a one minute walk to the J-Church MUNI line and steps to Church Street's retail hub, this home is the one you've been waiting for! The home was re-designed by local architect Christi Azevedo, who’s been featured in Dwell, Architectural Daily, Remodelista, and CA Home & Design.
Renovated to the studs in 2014 as the owners' primary residence, 170 Valley blends the highest quality custom craftsmanship with modern and highly functional design. At nearly 2,500 square feet with further room to expand, the home offers four bedrooms, four baths, a study/bedroom, and a flexible home office space/playroom.
The heart and soul of the home is the open kitchen, dining and living space that flows seamlessly onto the deck, and into the expansive, lush, level garden — Northern California indoor/outdoor living at its finest! This great room with soaring ceilings is filled with light emanating from floor to ceiling custom windows, and the Cantina sliding glass door systems. The professional kitchen is thoughtfully designed and beautifully executed, with an extra-long 14’ marble island at its core, offering countertop seating for six. Viking range, Bosch dishwasher, Samsung fridge, and two sinks, both with disposals. The kitchen flows both to the dining space, which accommodates large dinner parties and family gatherings, and to the living room space, punctuated by a beautiful hearth and a massive fireplace.
The Zen-like garden area, complete with lighting, feels like an extension of the great room. Plantings have been selected to use as little water as possible. The grown-in garden provides complete visual privacy. In addition, there’s a gas outlet for a gas BBQ. Sheltering in place has never been so good!
Down a few steps from the great room is a crisp, tiled, full bath. With it’s close proximity to the garage, it’s equipped with a large utility sink - perfect for washing wetsuits after a day at the beach.
At the entry level, there is a functional foyer that leads to a study with bay windows and a gas fireplace. It has served as a cozy TV room/library, and could even be used as a fifth bedroom. Also on the entry level, a spacious loft-like multipurpose room overlooks the great room. It has been used as a fabulous home office for two, but would also make a wonderful playroom. A spacious bedroom and a full bath with Moroccan tiling complete this level.
Up a few steps is the beautiful and serene master suite. With its floor to ceiling Marvin windows looking into the garden's trees and Noe's hillside, the master is both private, and flooded with natural light — it's like the most luxurious treehouse. Storage is provided with custom built-in wood cabinetry and shelving as well as a walk-in closet. En suite skylit bath with Hansgrohe fixtures, radiant heat, a soaking tub by Victoria & Albert, and an open shower, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling tile. A serene third bedroom completes this level. Up a few more steps is the fourth bedroom, a laundry closet, and the fourth tiled full bath also with radiant heat.
Wide plank oak floors throughout. All new systems (2015), electrical, and structural upgrades. Ethernet wiring is provided to most rooms delivering extremely high internet speed and stability. The existing provider (Sonic) delivers regular download/upload speeds in excess of 500/600 Mbps, perfect for conducting Zoom calls - for work or school. Built-in speakers in the great room, master bedroom, and master bath are powered by Sonos. Dual-zone heating, the main powered by a Nest thermostat, Easy access to a full level of attic space for dry storage or future development. Huge garage for both parking and a functional work/craft room — this space offers more future expansion potential. Sub-Zero refrigerator in the garage for additional food and beverage storage. It’s no wonder this house is in high demand for photo and video shoots by companies like Google, Grove Collaborative, June Oven, and Last Brand.
The home earns a 97/100 WalkScore and a 96/100 BikeScore — a paradise for walkers and bikers! From here it is a quick walk to take the dog to Billy Goat Hill, take the kids to the Noe Rec Center, catch the tech shuttles or freeways south, ride MUNI around town, walk to shops, and eat in the 30th and Church retail hub. Noe’s 24th street village of shops, cafes, and restaurants is just blocks away. A home this special will not come around again.
