Before & After: Marina District Mediterranean Gets Luxury Makeover

by | Sep 14, 2023

Trading its few vintage charms for sophisticated contemporary styling, and expanded to two high-functioning levels, the 4-bed and 4-bath house at 3150 Baker Street is something to behold.

Before & After: Marina District Mediterranean Gets Luxury Makeover

by | Sep 14, 2023

Trading its few vintage charms for sophisticated contemporary styling, and expanded to two high-functioning levels, the 4-bed and 4-bath house at 3150 Baker Street is something to behold.
Purchased last year for $2,528,000 all cash, 3150 Baker Street has returned to the market and is a fixer no more! Before its top-to-bottom transformation, this nearly 100 year old single-family home was in mostly original condition — and looking worse for wear. Trading its few vintage charms for sophisticated contemporary styling, and expanded to two high-functioning levels of living space, the 4-bedroom and 4-bath house is something to behold. (Its setting just off Chestnut Street and a stone’s throw to the Palace of Fine Arts isn’t too shabby, either.)

Seeking a cool $4,688,800 when first listed for sale last month, this Marina District renovation is now priced at $4,180,000 and ready to receive offers.

Check out the before and after photos below, and contact me today to arrange a private showing.

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Let’s start at the front of the dazzling new open concept layout. The living room lost its original barrel-vault ceiling but gained an impressive overhead tray detail with ambient lighting and Bowers & Wilkins speakers to boot. A previously blank wall is the focal point featuring a linear gas fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry.

Where an enclosed formal dining area existed is inviting accommodation for gatherings large and small. It’s voluminous. It’s bright. And it’s now connected to a sweet patio via exterior spiral staircase to the ground level.

An entirely underutilized landing atop the main stairs has found purpose as part of the augmented dining space. This perfectly fit serving station wrapped in Italian Calacatta marble is one of so many thoughtfully placed touches. In addition to this pre-existing skylight, two others have been added filling the home with sunshine.

The reconfigured kitchen — sporting the same sleek marble alongside top-of-the-line appliances by SubZero and Wolf — is made for a true cook. We’re loving the wall-mount pot filler, dual sink faucets, and window set into the backsplash. Details!

Symmetry has been restored to the primary suite, its double closet deleted and reimagined as a custom built-in wardrobe in passage to the new ensuite bath.

A secondary bedroom is also outfitted with a high-capacity wardrobe and the same gleaming hardwoods found throughout this home. Both main floor bedrooms enjoy direct access to a deck overlooking the rear yard.

Downstairs, over 1,000 square feet of previously semi-finished space (garage excluded) includes a new wet bar, wine cellar, laundry closet, and this family room. It’s unrecognizable, really. And, moreover, it exists seamlessly within the structure — a testament to inspired design masterfully executed. But wait, there’s more!

One more bedroom suite is accompanied by a modern bath with walk-in shower, and there is a fourth bedroom across the hall from another full bathroom.

Finally, the backyard has undergone a massive glow-up and is entertaining-ready just in time for Indian summer.

3150 Baker Street is marketed and listed exclusively by cooperating broker Andersen, Jung & Co. All listing photos courtesy of SFAR MLS.

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