Experience timeless elegance at Marina Chateau, a prestigious pre-war condominium building in San Francisco's coveted Cow Hollow neighborhood. Located at 2701 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94109, this iconic 6-story mid-rise building was constructed in 1929 and offers 92 exclusive luxury residences combining historic architectural grandeur with modern San Francisco living.
Built in 1929, Marina Chateau showcases Spanish Mediterranean and French Revival architectural styling with an ornate cathedral-ceiling lobby featuring intricate original detailing and vintage charm. The building is renowned for its elegant pre-war architectural elements including curved archways, arched doorways, pointed archways, custom crown molding, original light fixtures, vintage tile bathrooms, hardwood floors throughout, and graceful arched windows.
Penthouse units at Marina Chateau feature dramatic vaulted ceilings with exposed custom beam work, expansive floor plans, and sweeping views. Many residences showcase high ceilings ranging from 9 to 10 feet, creating an exceptional sense of space rarely found in San Francisco condominiums.
Marina Chateau offers 92 unique condominium residences ranging from studios to 3-bedroom units. Spacious studio apartments feature approximately 528 to 600 square feet with full kitchens, separate dining areas, living rooms, and luxurious bathrooms. One-bedroom condos range from approximately 700 to 900+ square feet, while larger units extend up to 1,803 square feet.
Residences feature walls of windows providing abundant natural light, hardwood floors, custom molding and millwork, bay windows, walk-in closets, updated kitchens with Carrara marble counters, stainless steel appliances, modern bathrooms with marble finishes, and period architectural details including arched doorways and vintage fixtures.
Marina Chateau provides residents with underground secured parking (one deeded parking space per unit), bicycle storage facilities, rooftop deck with panoramic Golden Gate Bridge, Russian Hill, and San Francisco Bay views, stunning lobby with cathedral ceilings, multiple elevators, secured key fob entry access, on-site laundry facilities, professional property management, and controlled building access for security.
Marina Chateau sits at the junction of three of San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods: Cow Hollow, the Marina District, and Russian Hill. Located at 2701 Van Ness Avenue, residents enjoy exceptional walkability (Walk Score: 99) to world-famous San Francisco landmarks including Lombard Street (the crookedest street in the world), Ghirardelli Square, Fort Mason and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Palace of Fine Arts, Fisherman's Wharf, Marina Green and Crissy Field, and the Presidio.
Union Street and Fillmore Street offer premier shopping, dining, and entertainment with high-end boutiques including ZARA and Lululemon, gourmet restaurants and cafes including Rose's Cafe, Gamine, and West Coast Wine + Cheese, brunch bistros, wine bars, juice bars, Pilates studios, salons, and specialty shops. Nearby Chestnut Street and Polk Street provide additional retail, dining, and nightlife options.
Michelin-starred restaurants including Gary Danko and State Bird Provisions are within walking distance, making Marina Chateau ideal for food enthusiasts.
Marina Chateau offers excellent public transit access with multiple Muni bus lines stopping directly outside the building with service to the Financial District, SoMa, and throughout San Francisco. The Powell-Hyde Cable Car line is a short walk away. Tech shuttle stops are nearby.
Originally a hub for dairy farms in the 1800s, Cow Hollow has transformed into one of San Francisco's most upscale and vibrant neighborhoods. The area combines Victorian and Edwardian architecture with modern urban amenities, offering residents a sophisticated lifestyle with access to fine dining, boutique shopping, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.
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