Perfectly perched on a quiet hillside cul-de-sac in Indian Valley, this spacious home enjoys a rare sense of privacy while capturing expansive views across surrounding horse pastures, Mount Burdell, and the open-space ridgelines stretching toward West Marin. Built in 1998 and meticulously remodeled over the past three years, the 5,133 +/- square-foot residence offers 5 bedrooms & 4.5 bathrooms across three living levels, including a private garden-level au pair apartment with its own entrance. Thoughtfully reimagined for modern living, the home presents in exceptional condition throughout. Extensive updates include wide-plank French oak flooring, renovated kitchen & bathrooms with new quartz counters, new carpeting and a redesigned laundry room. A dramatic grand foyer with soaring 19-foot ceilings and sweeping staircase anchors the home. The formal living room offers expansive views through windows on three sides and opens to a wraparound slate-tiled deck. A formal dining room features French oak flooring, tray ceiling with crown molding, and a lantern-style chandelier. The chef's kitchen includes quartz countertops, a large center island, and GE Monogram & Bosch appliances, with a breakfast nook opening to a covered slate patio. A spacious family room with built-ins, gas fireplace, and tray ceiling completes the main level. Upstairs, 4 bedrooms include a Jack-and-Jill bath, a generous guest suite, and an expansive primary suite with wood-burning fireplace, California Closets built-ins, soaking tub, frameless glass shower, and dual sinks. The garden-level apartment offers its own entrance, living room with sliding glass doors to a private patio, separate bed/bath, and kitchenette. An oversized 3-car garage completes the lower level. The main living level opens to two distinct outdoor spaces—a wraparound slate tile deck off the living room with sweeping views, and a large, covered patio off the kitchen ideal for outdoor dining. From the patio, stairs descend to a level yard with a solar-heated pool and hot tub. A frameless glass screen preserves unobstructed views of the open hills & beyond, while pergolas provide shade & a grassy lawn offers space to relax and play. Other highlights include a firepit, 360-degree Ring security system, Nest thermostat and dual Lennox HVAC systems. Set in Novato's Indian Valley — known for scenic hills, large lots, and mature oak trees — the home sits near open space and hiking trails, yet minutes from downtown Novato & Highway 101.