For Sale, $3,795,000
There are just so many houses on the Belvedere Lagoon, 232 to be exact, but that’s not what makes this home so special. It’s the early morning calmness, the unique sounds of birds and water fowl. It’s the cool morning overcast giving way to late morning sunshine, the classic coastal weather pattern found along the shores of San Francisco Bay. And, it’s the house! 140 San Rafael Ave is an exceptional residence on the Lagoon. Rebuilt by the current owners in the 1990s, the home has been doted over and continually enhanced since then. Offering five bedrooms and three full baths, the ideal floor plan has a main floor master suite, a second bedroom, while the upstairs has three more bedrooms and a central office/family room area. The open living room, dining room and family room are ideal for large gatherings, leading out to the manicured garden, boat dock and spa areas. Relax and savour lagoon-side dining all year around under the gas heat lamps, installed on the patio eaves. Enjoy the gardens displayed with extensive outdoor landscape lighting. The refined kitchen has granite counter tops and an array of top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances. There is a center island with prep sink that doubles as a breakfast bar. A cluster of large clear-story windows bring in abundant natural light. Inside the the kitchen is a breakfast nook with Bay/Mt Tam views, out the back door is a private breakfast patio. The laundry pantry is located between the kitchen and garage. FIRST SHOWING - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2011, 10:30-3:00
A large paver-stone motor court at the entrance to the home also accesses the 2-car garage (completely outfitted to the “nines”), and offers ample guest parking. Immediately you are struck with the breathtaking unobstructed view of Richardson Bay and Mt Tamalpais. Once inside the home, you are taken by the sense of light and space, as your eyes drift out to the garden and long, sweeping southern vista of the Lagoon and Mt Livermore on Angel Island. The Mountain to Mountain, Bay to Lagoon views are rare indeed, and you capture a stunning and varied vista out of most every room in the house. The Lagoon is approximately 66 acres of private waterway, exclusive to property owners around the Lagoon and offers swimming and boating all year around. 140 San Rafael offers many features for the refined lifestyle: Waterfront living on the Belvedere Lagoon Open living room, dining room and family room design Main floor master suite Two well-outfitted dressing rooms Ensuite bath embellished with limestone & luxurious spa-like finishes. Built-in bookcases, tall ceilings and windows, & French doors to garden Water views Motorcourt Entryway Private Boat Dock Lagoon-side spa tub Patio with gas heaters Manicured gardens Custom closets Two fireplaces Central vacuum Surround Sound Maple hardwood floors Extensive custom interior and exterior lighting Extensive built-in cabinets and shelves Stunning Views |
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