965-967 Natoma | South of Market

965-967 Natoma South of Market

PRESENTED BY WENDY STORCH

Spirit of the City: Create, Perform, Renew

Significant Historic Compound and Hidden Garden

A majestic, one-of-a-kind compound: two historic buildings, is set on a tree-lined block of the HUB in an exotic landscape of towering palms, bamboo, flowering native plantings. Representing a powerful lure to creative souls, this city estate will serve those who crave the natural world and city centrality in equal measure. With a powerful history from earthquake shelters to pipe organ manufacture to ecstatic bath house and antiques import, the rich provenance, and the rustic elegance of this place results from the devotion of hands and minds. Serene, beautifully articulated water elements at its urban heart, the home is a lush world of pure wonder.

$4,800,000

5 BEDROOMS

5 BATHS

3,475± SQ.FT.

The

City of Dreams Meets Unique Vision of the Natural World

In this deeply considered, expansive built environment, two well-appointed dwellings offer divine retreat, potential for large scale entertaining and offering its occupants working space for artistic endeavors, collaboration, exchange of ideas and study.

Hub Savvy Home, Gallery + Studios

In the main house, a forthright, rugged usefulness is anchored by an expansive salon, soaring, open-beamed ceilings, and tall windows facing the garden, the source of glorious, south light. The open plan principal room, like a stand of Sequoias, encompasses living, dining, and professionally appointed kitchen, warmed by wide-plank flooring and a massive wood-burning fireplace.

Elemental Materials: Airy, Forthright, Intentional

Exquisite Refined Rusticity

The main floor includes a library projection room, one and one-half baths, a separate butler’s pantry/production/catering kitchen, and a sought-after workspace for culinary production or maker activities. An additional full bath, clad in slate stone and ancient Indonesian wood, is adjacent to the garage, perfect for post surf, hike, or Burning Man clean-up.

Luminous, Hand Wrought, Luxury

A mezzanine wraps the space and functions as an open studio space or lounge, overlooking the main salon and providing access to private sleeping quarters above: one a sky-lit bedroom suite, two additional bedrooms plus luxurious shared bath, and private office.

Echoes of an Ancient Spirit

Lush Enclave, Soaring Palms, Bamboo Forest, Sparkling Koi Pond

Easy Interplay of Indoor and Outdoor Life

Fresh Guest Cottage in the Gardens Embrace

The charming one-bedroom guest cottage features classic turn-of-the-century detailing and a fresh modern finish, with a combination living and dining with plate rail and wainscot and luminous lounge and deck overlooking the garden. Each house has its own private one-car garage with storage, laundry, and workshop.

Strategic City Proximity, Anchored on City Assets

With excellent proximity to Civic Center, Hayes Valley shopping, dining, and Performing Arts, the Mid-Market tech hub is just moments away. The close-knit block is also well served by Rainbow Grocery, Costco, and Gus’s Market.

Sequestered in the Hub of Invention, Solar Powered, Understated, Modern Polish

A Compelling Cultural Axis –The City Inspired

History of the Compound

REBUILDING AFTER 1906

The larger building at 965 Natoma, was used as live/workspace for the construction needed during the rebuilding after the 1906 earthquake, that heritage retains a beefy steel beam down the middle of the first floor, three-phase industrial power and thick floorboards carried on 12” centers to carry the weight of industry.

M.P MOELLER, PIPE ORGAN COMPANY

There was a warehouse added to the back of the building in the 1950s to house the building and repair of organs for this nationally known firm. The work of M.P. Moeller can still be heard in numerous houses of worship in San Francisco and beyond.

1980’S BATH HOUSE

The properties seemed to have been owned together for some time. At some point the use was converted to a leather club, hence the many, welllocated baths throughout the property.

RICHARD GERVAIS COLLECTION

For 25 years, the property served as the gallery and residence of local Asian antiques importer Richard Gervais. Many a great exhibition was held in the space with the garden and an inspiring back drop. For eight years, the current owners collaborated with Richard and a community of horticulturalists resulting in the spectacular secret garden you see today.

ART SPACE AND HOME

Honoring the original purpose of the warehouse and inspired by Benoît Maubrey’s torii gates made of speakers, the current owners constructed a functional, fantastic speaker organ out of recycled parts.

THE FUTURE AT 965-967 NATOMA

The city of San Francisco plans to build Natoma Park, a beautiful tree-filled park across the street with playground, sport courts, pathways, and planting beds. This will serve to complete the garden effect at the Natoma Compound, by giving every single window a view of inspiring nature.

FEATURES

• 2 Building Compound plus Garden

• 4-5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths

965 NATOMA

• 3-4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths

• Built in 1906, Approximately 2,790 sq.ft.

• Home Tech Includes Solar Power, Nest Cameras, Simple Safe Security

MAIN LEVEL

• Expansive Salon with Soaring Open Beamed Ceilings, Tall Garden Windows, Glorious Light

• Open Plan Main Room Encompassing Living, Dining, and Kitchen

• Professionally Appointed Kitchen with Massive Quartzite Island, 6-Burner Thermador Professional Range

• Wide Plank Flooring and Gas-Burning Fireplace

• Imposing Murano Glass Chandelier

• Speakeasy Wine Cellar

• Original Fir Wood Floors

• Separate Butler’s Pantry/Production Kitchen

• Media Room with Projector

MEZZANINE

• Mezzanine Open Studio or Lounge Overlooking the Main Room Outfitted with Bespoke Electronic Organ

UPPER LEVEL

• Three Bedrooms, Dedicated Office

• Sky-lit Primary Suite with Sitting Area and Spa-like Bath

• Luxe Shared Bath

• Gallery Lounge

GARAGE

• Garage with Robust Storage and Laundry

• Full Bath Clad in Slate Stone and Indonesian Wood

967 NATOMA / COTTAGE

• Built in 1917, Approximately 685 sq.ft.

• 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath

• Classic Edwardian Detailing

• Full Size Kitchen with Viking Range

• Private Deck Overlooking Garden

• Private 1-Car Garage with Storage, Laundry, and Workshop

GARDEN

• Horticulturally Significant, Mature Tropical Landscape with Towering Palms, Bamboo, Exotic and Native Species, Koi Pond, Beautifully Articulated Water Elements, and Seating

• Large Deck and Multiple Seating Areas