San Rafael Hills! This 3 bedroom, 2½ bath home has many wonderful features, designed by architect/developer as his family home. Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, CVS, San Rafael High School just minutes away, yet the home remains secluded on its hill. You are close to the walking path along the Bay and to McNear's Beach and China Camp parks, and a half hour from the redwoods, major Pacific beaches, and downtown San Francisco. There is a roomy two-car garage at street level, with additional off street parking, a large private front patio sequestered behind a lovely private garden with protected outdoor storage. This shady patio is perfect for barbequing, outdoor dining, and simply relaxing. The remodeled eat-in kitchen, with new top end stainless steel Thermidor appliances, including a 6-burner self-cleaning gas stove, matching hood, refrigerator, and dishwasher; artisan tile backsplash; quartz counters, recessed lighting, farmhouse sink, Italian ceramic tile floor. French doors connect the dining area to the quiet outdoor patio for easy entertaining. The living room features a picture window overlooking the yacht harbor and San Francisco Bay, with views of Tiburon, Mount Tamalpais, and the East Bay hills, as well as oak floors, a mid-century fireplace, and built-in bookshelves. The fireplace and south-facing picture window warm the room in the winter and sun-reducing shades keep it cool in the summer. The newly-remodeled guest bath and master bath on first floor have designer ceramic flooring. Remodeled master bath has airy, glassed-in shower with artisanal tiles, rainfall fixture, designer lighting, towel warmer, and furniture-quality cabinetry. Built-in cedar-lined shelves and dresser in first floor bedrooms, plus double closet in master. First floor laundry room/pantry. Downstairs is a huge family room with wood burning stove. With built-in cabinetry, this room is also perfect for a home office. An L-shaped storage area and access to the lower deck and back yard are accessible from this room. A full bath and large bedroom with two over-sized closets complete the lower level. The sun-washed upper deck, accessed from the living room, is great for entertaining or just relaxing with a glass of wine to watch sunsets over Mt. Tam or gaze down to the yacht harbor. Every winter holiday, you can toast the beautifully decorated boats as they parade up and down the waterway. The enclosed backyard includes apricot, lemon, orange trees and a new peach tree. New insulated UV-blocking windows, new retaining wall and outside stairs, new circuit box. Plenty of storage.
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