In Sausalito, a rare 1893 waterfront compound is on the market for $28,000,000, offering 8 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms spread across 8,770 square feet of interior living space. The estate includes a 6,925-square-foot main residence and a 1,845-square-foot guest house, linked by a series of decks, terraces, and a lush private garden—all with direct access to the shoreline. Inside, historic entertaining rooms evoke the home’s Gilded Age roots, while sweeping views of the bay unfold from nearly every corner. A 4-car tandem garage adds practicality to this grand, view-filled retreat.
Where is Sausalito, CA?
Sausalito is in Marin County, California, located just north of San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge. Known historically as a shipbuilding center during World War II, it later became popular with artists and houseboat communities. Its waterfront offers views of the San Francisco skyline, Angel Island, and Alcatraz. Sausalito is also a hub for ferry commuters and tourists traveling by bike from San Francisco.
Entry Hall
Double doors in the middle of the entry hall open onto a courtyard with sculptural accents and black-and-white checkered flooring. A round table with a gold base anchors the space under recessed lighting, surrounded by dark wood flooring and framed by decorative white trim. A tall potted plant sits against the left wall while a hallway with red wallpaper peeks through the right doorway.
Lounge and Bar
Golden sunlight floods the main living area that merges a bar lounge and parlor with views of the ocean through large windows and open French doors. A dark carved wood bar lines the left side with six bar stools, facing a grand piano tucked near the glass. A sculptural sofa faces a marble fireplace, centered beneath a layered glass chandelier.
Lounge
Twin brass sconces flank the marble fireplace at the heart of this sitting area, framed by tall white-paneled columns and open sightlines to the kitchen. A pair of curved lounge chairs and a low coffee table sit atop a textured rug, forming a cozy conversation spot. Natural light from a high clerestory window highlights the detailing on the walls.
Covered Porch
A long covered porch overlooks the bay, featuring white paneled railings and arched supports along the ceiling. Seating includes a white cushioned couch, modular gray poufs, and a modern fire feature set in a white table. Views extend to San Francisco across calm waters, with homes built into the hill across the cove.
Kitchen and Dining Area
Glass doors and windows wrap around the kitchen and dining zone, where a long wooden island features six fur-covered stools. An adjacent dark dining table seats ten, lit by a cluster of pendant lights resembling blown glass. Marble surfaces continue across the kitchen backsplash and counters, all under a white coffered ceiling.
Dining Area
A second dining area features a rectangular table with grey velvet chairs arranged around a floral centerpiece. Floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors lead to the porch, and a marble fireplace adds visual weight to the wall. Light fixtures and sconce lighting complete the setup for evening gatherings.
Kitchen
Centered in this closer look at the kitchen is a thick marble countertop surrounded by rich wood cabinetry and a row of fur-seated barstools. White shaker cabinets and Roman shades line the walls, and a marble slab backsplash runs behind the stove with a brass pot filler. Two large globe pendant lights hang over the island.
Breakfast Nook
Cornered beside large windows with an ocean view, the breakfast nook includes a round wooden table with tufted cream armchairs. A wraparound bench with drawers below adds extra seating beneath the windows. Bright pillows add a splash of color against the neutral tones of the nook.
Primary Bedroom
Facing the ocean, the primary bedroom opens onto a terrace through wide double doors, with windows that match in proportion and trim. A chandelier with double-tiered lights hangs above a bed flanked by soft curtains and rounded nightstands. A seating area with a mix of rounded and low furniture anchors the foreground on a cowhide rug.
Primary Bedroom
Sitting just past the bed, this lounge space within the primary bedroom includes a side fireplace, built-in seating nook, and a chandelier overhead. Curtain-draped windows wrap the room, and two doorways connect to a bathroom and another private space. The palette stays light with soft furnishings, textured rugs, and subtle wall detailing.
Primary Bedroom
Positioned beside the bed, the lounge area within the primary suite centers around a marble fireplace with rounded chairs, low stools, and layered rugs. A chandelier hangs above, framed by tall windows with light curtains and a large plant in the corner. Two doorways lead into the bathroom and a private den, while a glimpse of the bed remains visible.
Walk-In Closet
Built-in cabinetry with mirrored panels lines both sides of the dressing room, where soft blush seating surrounds a central ottoman. A skylight and rows of windows brighten the space, with detailed trimwork and brass hardware enhancing the white cabinetry. A desk area is integrated into the cabinetry under the windows.
Primary Bathroom
Freestanding tub with a gold faucet sits under tall windows in the primary bathroom, separated by a glass partition from the marble-topped vanities. Ceiling height and dual doorways give the space a sense of depth, leading into the closet on one side and back into the bedroom on the other. A small arched fireplace is set into the far wall.
Bedroom
Furnished with mustard-yellow accents and cozy textures, this guest bedroom features a bed against a blank wall with a round mirror above. Small woven stools rest at the foot of the bed, framed by side tables with textured lamps. Narrow vertical windows bring in light from one side.
Bedroom
Light floods into this softly styled guest room through tall windows and French doors leading out to a private garden patio. A small writing desk and mirrored wardrobe sit across from the plush bed, which is topped with blush and pale blue pillows. The ceiling chandelier and floor-length drapes add subtle elegance to the space.
Bedroom
Compact in layout, this guest bedroom includes a tufted bed layered with textured pillows and a green throw blanket. A vintage-style armoire stands beside the doorway leading into an en suite bathroom with marble tiles. Framed artwork and a small gold side table complete the setup.
Bedroom
Framed by white walls and high ceilings, this guest bedroom includes a neatly dressed bed placed between two windows, one of which offers a water view. A basket with towels rests on the floor near the corner, and a soft area rug grounds the space. Neutral tones keep the setting simple and airy.
Home Office
Centered on a zebra hide rug, the home office includes a black desk placed in front of a stone fireplace, with matching black side tables against each wall. Framed photographs and a central mirror decorate the wall, with pendant lighting above. Books, globes, and small objects fill the open shelves for a lived-in look.
Home Office
Accessed through French doors, the office connects directly to a hall that leads toward the mudroom and main entry, visible through the open layout. A mirrored marble fireplace sits on the left, and a small bar cart is positioned beside the door. Natural light pours in from the glass transom and sidelights surrounding the entry.
Media Room
Tucked beside the garden, the media room features built-in white cabinetry with shelving, a mounted widescreen TV, and a central sitting area of striped armchairs and a white couch. French doors open out to the lawn, and a tray ceiling with twin chandeliers brings architectural interest overhead. Views through the side sunroom space bring in lush outdoor greenery.
Lounge
Located on an upper floor with vaulted ceilings and wraparound transom windows, this lounge offers expansive water views through tall glass doors and windows. A large area rug grounds the white sectional and side chairs, while a flat-screen TV rests near the corner. A dining area appears just off-frame to the right.
Upper Kitchen and Dining Area
Positioned under a skylight, the upper kitchen and dining space includes white cabinetry, marble backsplash, and a compact center island with two stools. A wooden table with woven chairs sits on a soft rug, paired with a compact bar cart nearby. The open plan connects to a staircase and an elevated loft visible through a glass wall.
Balcony Nook
Placed on a side balcony, this nook includes a white round table and four woven chairs under a lantern-style light fixture. Coastal views stretch beyond the white-paneled railing, with nearby shrubbery creating a sense of privacy. This section of the balcony wraps around toward additional seating areas.
Balcony Lounge
Lined with cushioned seating and striped yellow pillows, this lounge area sits on the water-facing balcony and includes a white fire table and poufs. Boxed shrubs in the corners frame the view of the coastline and hills beyond. Open posts and a wood-plank ceiling create a breezy, shaded retreat.
Loft
Set beneath sloped ceilings and clerestory windows, the creative loft space includes built-in shelving, a writing desk, and an art easel arranged along the back wall. A small bed and cozy rug anchor the corner, while a pink cart provides storage for supplies. A door opens out onto a separate rooftop or terrace area.
Backyard
Located at the rear of the house, the seating garden includes low white benches with yellow-striped cushions positioned between sculpted shrubbery and potted trees. Stepping stones lead through manicured lawn toward the back entrance, framed by white siding and large windows. Tall hedges enclose the area for privacy.
Rooftop Deck
Extending over the water, the rooftop deck includes modular white seating arranged around raised garden beds and a square fire table. Sculpted shrubs in box planters line the perimeter, with panoramic views of San Francisco in the distance. The deck surface alternates between gray tiles and wood planks.
Rooftop Deck
Captured directly overhead, the rooftop space is laid out with distinct lounge zones, grassy turf, and tiled decking bordered by ornamental planters. White seating clusters anchor both the central and outer corners, and a long bar setup occupies the shaded edge. Waterfront access is visible along the right through the attached boardwalk deck.
Exterior View
Taken at dusk, the full exterior shows the home built on stilts above the water with wraparound balconies, multiple rooflines, and a central rooftop terrace. Rows of windows and French doors line the entire façade, with nearby homes tucked into the hillside. A large deck and wooden dock structure extend over the shoreline.
Aerial View
Viewed from above, the full estate stretches along the water’s edge with multiple wings, rooftop terraces, and inner courtyards. Skylights and solar panels dot the rooftops, while the circular sculpture near the entry marks the courtyard entrance. A spacious balcony wraps the upper floor, and seating areas appear throughout the landscaped perimeter.
Listing agents: Bill Bullock Lydia Sarkissian, Magdalena N Sarkissian of Golden Gate Sotheby’S International Realty, info provided by Coldwell Banker Realty
