Located one house from the end of a country lane, this 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is sited on a private hillside, sun-drenched lot capturing the essence of relaxed California living. Built in 1947, this light-filled bungalow-style home is set up off the road with ideal privacy, accessed through a sandstone paved front patio area. Beautifully updated, this home offers approximately 2,467 square feet of cheerfully bright interiors. On the main level the light-filled living room/dining area is a perfect combination. The living room, with a bay window and fireplace, has a formal entry and additional seating alcove. The updated sky-lit kitchen is adjacent to the dining area with easy indoor/outdoor access that opens nearly level out onto a paved trellis-covered patio area; the perfect setting for al-fresco meals.The main level also includes 2 bedrooms and an updated full bathroom with access to a view deck which is a perfect vantage point to enjoy a morning coffee or just a nice place to relax in the morning sun. With both interior access and a separate entrance, the lower level includes 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom, all the fixings for a kitchen, a living room/family room with a fireplace, and laundry all serving a multitude of options for either guests, live-in au-pair, ideal home office suite or a second unit possibility. Railroad tie steps in the backyard lead up through terraced perennial garden areas. A detached garden shed is ideal for extra storage. It is easy to imagine a life here in this neighborhood called Old San Rafael, where back in the day open fields of orchards were all around. Now it’s a thriving area of commerce and shopping and easy access to commuting.There is an air of privacy here where birdsong and the music of sweet breezes fill the air of this charm-filled home making this an ideal place to call home. HIGHLIGHTS•
4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms•
Generous-sized living room with entry, bay window alcove, fireplace•
Adjacent dining area opens through sliders to paved trellis-covered south-facing patio area•
The updated sky-lit kitchen includes granite counters, SS appliances, laundry and cafe-style eating area•
Lower level has a separate entrance•
Potential lower level kitchen area includes full bath•
Lower level family room with bricked hearth fireplace
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2 of the 4 bedrooms and full bath are located on the lower level, making for a flexible live/work, guest, au-pair environment.•
Front patio area is set up off the country lane road•
Ideal indoor/outdoor access to yard from the main level. •
Al-fresco dining finds the perfect setting here under the trellis•
Terraced yard offers a multitude of possibilities for plantings•
Separate storage shed•
Nearby shopping, easy freeway access north, south or east