Sea Cliff is pretty much the stuff of San Francisco real estate dreams, the place where big money will not only buy you a mansion but also the tranquility that must come with life at the edge of both forest and bay, with a golf course and fine art museum within easy walking distance.

This modern coastal house has the grandness to match its surrounds.

A spacious foyer and curving marble staircase illuminates with a trio of stained glass windows. Upstairs, the stylish living room is ready for socializing with recessed lighting, a gas fireplace, and three eight-foot windows that soak the space in natural light by day and twinkling city views at night.

Floor-to-ceiling French doors open the room up to the formal dining room, which is anchored by a bubbly Art Deco–inspired chandelier. Alongside is the chef's kitchen with a stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator, six-burner commercial grade oven, built-in microwave, and Bosch dishwasher. The nearby powder room is prettily dressed in Waterworks mosaic tile and a silver-plated and brass-hammered copper sink.

Working from home would be plenty pleasant—the office has two walls of built-in shelving as well as bright windows (this flex space could also be used as a fourth bedroom). Next door is the master suite with a large walk-in closet and a super-luxurious bathroom with a sunken tub, heated towel racks, dual vanities, large shower, illuminated storage cabinetry, and skylights for a bit of sunshine.

Head downstairs via the back staircase to enter a private en suite bedroom for overnight visitors. Also on this floor is a wine cellar, laundry room, and a third bedroom with sliding glass doors to the outside. An attached two-car garage with epoxy flooring has custom cabinetry for extra storage.

The pièce de résistance of the home, however, is the rooftop deck equipped with its own grill, copper sink, and gas fire pit. Panoramic views including the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin Headlands ensure your barbecues will be epic.

Location: 135 Sea Cliff Ave. (Sea Cliff)

Size: 3,085 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Asking price: $4,985,000

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