4172 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94114

On a quiet stretch of 23rd Street, two blocks from the cafs, boutiques and farmers market of the 24th Street corridor, this residence offers what San Francisco rarely does: true calm, in the heart of one of the city's most sought-after neighborhoods. Behind a gracious faade in Benjamin Moore Vintage Vogue, trimmed in Pale Oak, the city falls away. Interiors open toward a lush, landscape designer inspired garden, where a Buddha fountain sets a gentle soundtrack and layered plantings change with every season. Here, the most luxurious thing in the house is the quiet. This is a home designed for living well every day: for morning coffee beside the water, an afternoon of focused work steps from the kitchen, and evenings on the deck that end with a sauna, a cold plunge and a sky going pink over the trees. Renovated with a designer's eye, the home pairs restored period character with custom craftsmanship and a roster of the finest makers. A Considered Palette. Benjamin Moore colors were chosen room by room. Swiss Coffee keeps the main living spaces soft and bright, Pale Oak warms the primary bedroom, and Metropolitan gives the hall bedroom a serene, gray-washed calm. Deeper tones bring drama where it counts. The first impression sets the tone. Arto cement arabesque tile lies underfoot, a burnished brass porthole light from Visual Comfort glows above, and the original front door and fluted-glass accent window have been lovingly restored. Emtek hardware in a French antique finish complements the custom front door and exterior railings. A brass pendant from Hudson Valley Lighting Co. welcomes you into the entry hall, where new wide-plank engineered oak floors set a warm foundation. Custom iron stair railings and sconces from Humanhome Co. turn the stairwell into a quiet architectural moment. The heart of the home is wrapped in custom rift white oak cabinetry, with every appliance paneled in for a seamless look. Custom-fabricated Calacatta Vagli marble clads the counters, backsplash and window casing. A custom island with soft radius corners, finished in Benjamin Moore Natural Cream, adds generous storage. Cooks will appreciate the incredible chef's kitchen. A custom banquette with built-in drawers and Harlequin boucle cushions create a perfect backdrop for the dinner parties that naturally move out into the yard. Three designer bedrooms with opulent baths frame this masterfully designed home. A new roof, foundation and systems leave nothing left to desire.