From the gracious old-world charm of the wood-paneled living and dining rooms to the open contemporary living space newly created at the garden level and into the uniquely landscaped world of the backyard, this classic, elegant Richmond home is full of surprises!The classic main living level has a wood-paneled foyer, glass French doors into the gracious living room and formal dining room both with built-in cabinetry and a sun-filled breakfast room overlooking the garden. The remodeled kitchen has a Wolf range, ample cabinets and green granite counters, backsplash and floor. A polka-dotted half bathroom is impossible to miss! Upstairs is a grand master bedroom spanning the width of the house. Double-paned windows let in lots of sunlight and there is a large walk-in closet. The en-suite bath has a Jacuzzi tub, stall shower, granite floors, tiled walls and a large skylight. Two additional large bedrooms both have views of the garden. There are hardwood floors and original moldings throughout plus a second tiled bath and extra closets on this floor.A spacious open interior staircase leads to the grandly remodeled ground level. Structurally renovated for maximum openness, this level has a colored concrete floor, deep blue posts and walls, sliding green glass doors on two closets and a special folding divider that creates separate living and bedroom spaces. One of the closets is large enough to house a home office. Sliding glass doors across the rear wall of this level lead out to the garden. There is a media wall with built-in bookshelves and a renovated stone bathroom. The remodel was done with all reclaimed lumber and green insulation.Designed by landscape architect Shirley Alexandra Watts, the backyard of this home is totally unique. Its centerpiece is a contemporary deep blue Plexiglas-and-aluminum cube-like structure open to the sky with sliding doors for entry or enclosure. With a propane heater, this “room” is usable even on the foggiest and windiest of days. A path made of recycled bits of tumbled stoneware wanders through four different levels and spaces which include a water feature, a slinky chaise lounge, a hidden niche for an outdoor grill and a private space at the rear, all bordered with California grasses, bamboo and other drought-resistant plants.Please visit: www.755-26thAvenue.com
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