137 Crescent, Sausalito - $2,995,000
This home is a winner from bottom to top, which in my estimation is about 108 feet. Like most Sausalito homes, you start with a climb, the cement steps start out a little uneven and gave me pause, but that was quickly overcame as I approached the exquisite rough hewn cedar front door. Looking back to catch my breath, I noticed the potential patio space above the street-entry, 2-car detached garage and started to get a glimpse of the incredible views that await. Once inside the trestle beams are striking... well, not literally that would be bad for sales, but they are quite impressive and add immediate old world charm to a Mediterranean-style home. The front window/patio views are panoramic from Angel Island to San Francisco. The often-problematic power poles are nicely hidden by the tree tops and go unnoticed. The open living area is comfortable yet grand, the kitchen more than adequate for entertaining. The upstairs master is da bomb with a front view patio, fireplace, and through-the-clothesroom access to the rear upslope yard. Three more bedrooms lie beneath the living area and have separate access and bay views as well. The style, construction and layout of this home are fabulous.
8 Channing Way, Sausalito - $2,795,000
So you want to get high? You can't get much higher in elevation in Sausalito than this property dubbed Quintessential Sausalito. With views of the City that include Sutro Tower this home is perched above a cul-de-sac of privacy. You even look down on the Waldo Tunnel. The home was built studs up from a previous foundation and is roughly 3400sf. Contemporary styled with Venetian plaster and limestone trim, there is also terracotta and a Mediterranean openness. The formed counters and rounded walls add nicely to the darkened fixtures and gorgeous chestnut hardwood floors and demonstrate the elegance that this newly renovated home offers. Master up and two more bedrooms plus a media room below. There currently is not a garage though appears to be level space to incorporate at a reasonable feasibility.
16 Somerset Lane, Mill Valley - $1,329,000
If the Brady Bunch lived in Marin, this would probably be their house. Large enough for a big family, but no wear and tear you normally see. Alice must have been busy, this home shows nicely. Located in a level neighborhood at the base of Horse Hill and quick Hwy 101 access, there is a soon-to-come Whole Foods and schools and recreational trails very near. Completely renovated 14 yrs ago, the home was designed for a large family with three adjacent bedrooms upstairs, a downstairs master and additional den space. There are private garden accesses, a spa, outside storage and level yard space. The dining room can hold the largest of tables and there is plenty of room for entertaining. Very bright and nicely appointed.
350 Sycamore Ave, Mill Valley - $859,000
Located in popular Sycamore Park, this level, corner lot is across from Mill Valley Middle School and close to downtown and parks. The linear style, single level home has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a den and if needed a 4th bedroom where the currently staged dining room sits. There is a wrap around, low maintenance yard with privacy, play areas and patio door access.. There are views of Mt Tam and a one-car detached garage.
298 Miller Ave, Mill Valley - $799,000
This mixed-use bungalow is in the heart of downtown Mill Valley. 1672 total square feet, the upstairs offers a common reception area, 4 separate rooms, 2 baths, kitchen, fireplace, hardwood floors and w/d hookups. The downstairs residential is currently leased and approx 520 sf, 1/1 and small Jacuzzi tub. The street-to-street lot sits below Molina Ave. Part of the Miller Avenue Corridor redevelopment area, this building is ideal for a SBA purchaser to use commercially or convert back to a single or multi-unit residential.
1225 Lattie Lane, Mill Valley - $589,000
A woodsy setting in the Mill Valley hills below Mt Tam, this little Nantucket needs some work, but can payoff big. With a rental unit below, lots of storage, decking and good square footage, this home has upside. It does receive some highway noise as the cars slowly travel up Shoreline to Muir Woods and Tam, but the price is hard to beat in Southern Marin. Workable kitchen and nice function of the 3 bedroom, 2 baths in the main living area.
85 Crescent Ave, Sausalito - $2,250,000
What is cool about this house it is near where I make my U-turn when I drop my daughter off at her pre-school This is an incredibly designed dual residence building perched over the top of a flowing creek. Known as the Trestle House it is like Frank Lloyd Wright meets a Nepalese Zen Master. Half of a two unit condominium, the property has two bedroom suites, additional bedroom and media rooms, floor-to-ceiling glass, fir beams, mahogany floors, Bay views, chef's kitchen, oversized soaking tub, waterfalls, storage... it truly is amazing. Built in 2007, this was many years in the making. To build a trestle of HUGE beams over a mossy, waterfalled creek and complete an eco-friendly design full of amenities and function could not have been easy. But the end product is beautiful.
626-628 Main St, Sausalito - $1,248,000
Directly across from the aforementioned little school, this duplex has great Bay views, large storage spaces, separate w/d rooms, 2 car off-street parking, vaulted ceilings, fireplaces and wonderful decking. The two, 2/1 units could easily form one large home. A street-to-street lot, the upper unit is also accessible from Lower Crescent. With a quick shot down Main St, (at the posted 25mph) and onto Second, this home is just minutes to both downtown Sausalito in one direction and the Golden Gate Bridge to the other. Nice options with this property.
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