445 Darien Way

Designed by renowned architects Wolfe and Higgins in 1924, the house is a tribute to the Italian Renaissance style, defined by classical features including its symmetrical façade, tall Palladian windows, terracotta clay tile roof, broad front loggia, charming terraces and curved iron balcony. From the dramatic entry hall to the gracious public rooms, the home’s grandeur is on full display in its generously proportioned spaces, affording comfort and luxury at a scale rarely found in San Francisco. Meticulous restoration, skilled craftsmanship and sophisticated designer finishes shape every room, where contemporary upgrades meet artistic expressions of love and care, complementing the home’s original design.

The professional chef’s kitchen is an essential part of the home, bringing style, utility and efficiency together in a large and comfortable workspace. Equipped with thirty-five contiguous feet of Carrara marble counters and backsplash, custom Etagere cabinetry, Gaggenau double ovens, Sub-Zero refrigeration, two Miele dishwashers, three sinks with Dornbracht fittings and two Boos Blocks, the kitchen allows a full staff or family to work in harmony without reaching across each other. Beyond the kitchen, the well-sized breakfast room suits family time and informal occasions while the adjacent dining room with its striking arched windows serves more formal gatherings.

Among the upper floor's four bedrooms is the beautiful primary suite, affording luxurious space, privacy and a canvas of unobstructed Pacific Ocean views. Vistas extend north to Mt. Tamalpais and the Marin Headlands, west past the Farallon Islands and south to San Bruno Mountain. Two of the bedrooms offer private view terraces with the fourth bedroom currently dedicated to a fully outfitted walk-in closet and custom office.

Other singular features include the stunning villa style garden terrace, cradled with climbing roses and lush plantings as well as the incomparable 1000-bottle wine cellar, temperature-controlled, fully insulated and proportioned to accommodate a party. The wide, two-car garage was extensively renovated by Garage Living in 2026, upgrading the space with Floortex polyaspartic coated floors, SLATSCAPE wall systems, a steel workbench and 22 feet of fine powder coated cabinetry.

This distinguished residence is situated on one of the best blocks in Balboa Terrace with ocean views on three exposures, a floor plan that opens rather than divides, a kitchen built for a crowd, and a garden and garage finished within the past year. The home is moments from West Portal and Lakeside Villages dining and shops, excellent local schools, Whole Foods, Muni Metro and 280/101 Freeways.


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