A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity awaits at the end of the most exclusive street in the Forbes neighborhood in San Rafael. This storied and renovated 1908 brown shingled estate is sited on over ¾ (+/-) of an acre with an additional adjoining ½ (+/-) acre parcel currently used as a tennis court. The sun drenched, picturesque grounds include a level lawn, extraordinary rose
gardens, flowering plants and trees, raised vegetable beds, meandering pathways, and mature landscaping; a covered pavilion perfect for al fresco dining to enjoy warm summer nights.
The tennis court is accessed through a path from the garden; reimagine this special setting as resort-like grounds with pool, guest house, cabana, etc.
The stately property offers 5918 +/- square feet of living space with large-scale public rooms, stunning architectural detail and a traditional floor plan. The gracious features of the home include crown molding, wainscoting detail, built in cabinetry, and beamed ceilings; beautiful bay windows are flooded with light and views of Mount Tamalpais.
Enter the home through the grand covered front porch with period lanterns. Through the foyer is the gracious dining room with crown molding and paneled walls. On the opposite side of the foyer is an updated kitchen with marble counters, high end stainless steel appliances, a butler’s pantry, bar area also servicing the great room and breakfast room with fireplace and seating area with access to the view deck. Hardwood floors flow throughout the main level of the home.
The great room abounds with period details and opens onto a large deck with views of Mount Tamalpais and the gardens below. A massive hearth anchors the room. Off the great room is a family room with fireplace and second kitchen with access to the outdoors. Also on this level is the 6th bedroom or an ideal office with built-in work stations. An elevator in the hallway services the ground level of the property with multiple storage rooms and the bedroom level above. There are two half bathrooms on the main level, one by the dining room and one by the 6th bedroom/office.
On the second level of the home are 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms. The primary suite is grand in scale with several closets including one walk-in closet, an ensuite marble bathroom with double vanity and a large sunroom/sitting room with spectacular views of Mount Tamalpais. There are 4 other spacious sun-filled bedrooms with large closets. There are two additional updated full bathrooms.
The spectacular grounds are magnificent against the backdrop of Mount Tamalpais and the complete privacy of the surrounding trees; this sun drenched location includes gracious Oaks, Magnolia Liquid Amber, Japanese Maple and Dogwood. There is wisteria surrounding the arbor, rows of specimen roses, viburnum, jasmine, hydrangea, azalea, and raised boxes planted with vegetables.
A motor court allows for 10+ cars to park.
Property Features:
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6 bedrooms l 3 full baths l 2 half baths
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5918 +/- square feet
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.77 acres (per tax record) plus an adjoining .58 acre (per tax record)
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Built in 1908 per tax record
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Grand scale formal living and dining rooms
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Stunning views of Mount Tamalpais from many rooms
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Hardwood floors throughout most of the main level
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Three fireplaces
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Updated kitchen with marble countertops, high-end appliances such as Wolf oven and range, GE Monogram refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, Dacor warming oven and bar area with Uline beverage refrigerator
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Elevator servicing all levels of the home
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Beautiful lush gardens with mature landscaping
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Parking for up to 7 cars
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Multiple storage rooms
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Gated and private at the end of the road
