Three Things: Everything's Golden

Golden Gate Point is the insider’s downtown. Main Street is just a short stroll away, but the point is tucked away on a peninsula all its own — no noisy bars, no commercial activity, no crowds in the streets. This is where many of the town’s movers and shakers have settled, and why not? The apartments can be palatial, and the spectacular views let them look out at the city they themselves created. But there’s a democratic feeling here, too. There’s no gate at the entrance, and the many smaller buildings make great homes for those just starting out. High end or low, it’s a special place — an enclave of peace and quiet that’s just steps to everything.

AT THE TOP
464 Golden Gate Point, Unit 701

Golden Gate Point is famous for its boutique-style buildings, stylish and packed with amenities and services. The largest is Bellasara, directly overlooking the marina and the city skyline. This residence on the seventh floor contains 3,384 square feet of finely detailed living space and can be purchased furnished. You’ll find travertine flooring, high-stepped ceilings and a deluxe kitchen. The master wing has a morning bar and two separate baths. On the ground level, there’s a private, two-car garage right next to the elevator entry. But best of all are the apartment’s several terraces. On a warm, breezy evening, the view over the marina and the city lights is about as good as it gets.

Priced at $2,495,000. For more information, call Sharon Chiodi of Premier Sotheby’s at 809-0380.

VIEW TO A BRIDGE 
136 Golden Gate Point, Unit 302

On the other side on the point is the Phoenix, an eight-story building with a crisp, modern feeling. Here the views are just as spectacular, but of the bridge and the bay beyond. This residence on the third floor is also available furnished. It contains three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a media room and features 10-foot ceilings in the living area. The elevator opens into a private lobby with double glass doors from artist Virginia Hoffman. You’ll also find marble floors, automatic blinds, custom built-ins and a two-car garage.
The building is pet-friendly, and Golden Gate Point, with its quiet streets, is perfect for walking Fido.

Priced at $2,395,000. For more information, call Barbara Ackerman of Coldwell Banker at 387-1820.

BRIGHT AND SUNNY
350 Golden Gate Point, Unit 43

Not all of Golden Gate Point’s apartments are more than $1 million — they just have views that make them seem that way. Here’s a corner residence in a mid-rise built in 1969 and renovated in 2005 that looks out in a dramatic fashion to the bridge and Bird Key. In more than 1,600 square feet of living area it has two bedrooms, two baths and a den. There’s room in the up-to-date kitchen for a breakfast table, and both bedrooms have walk-in closets. A utility room has a washer/dryer, and there’s a large outside storage area. The complex has a pool, day dock and fishing pier.

Priced at $625,000. For more information, call Lynn Robbins of Coldwell Banker at 376-5077.