Property Details

Live like the turn-of-the-century lumber baron who gave his daughter this spectacular Victorian mansion as a wedding present. Furnished with superb Victorian antiques, this eight-room (three bedrooms, one and a half baths), two-story, 2000 plus square-foot penthouse flat has everything you ever dreamed of: A wonderful glassed-in sun porch, complete with its own window seat; three bay windows that look out into flower-filled gardens; a working fireplace for cozy fires in the evening; 12-foot coved ceilings with elaborate original molding; century-old hardwood floors; and a chef's dream of a kitchen with a Wolf gas range. Light-drenched -- the penthouse flat has more than 40 windows -- this magnificent 1893 Victorian mansion is located in sunny Marin's best weather area.
Perfect for a family vacation to San Francisco or the Wine Country, just as perfect for a family reunion, wedding guest accommodations, or even a bridal shower or small wedding reception. The Penthouse can be combined with the Pied-a-Terre, an elegant 1000 square-foot garden flat to sleep as many as 12 people. (See FAVH listing #2516.)
Centrally located in sunny Marin County's best weather area, it offers easy access to San Francisco (by car, bus, or ferry), Sausalito, Mount Tamalpais State Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Point Reyes National Seashore, the Pacific Coast beaches at Stinson Beach, Muir Beach, or Bolinas, and the world-famous Napa/Sonoma Wine Country.
THE PENTHOUSE
The spacious, elegant rooms - three bedrooms, one and a half baths - feature original period detail and more than 40 windows. Built on a level lot backing up to 15 acres of park-like woodland, this beautiful mansion combines sophisticated city elegance with the pleasures of a country estate. The gardens feature wisteria climbing to the second story, a rose-covered gate, a clematis arbor, huge hydrangeas, century-old camellias, lots of roses, rosemary, lavender, and flowers virtually every day of the year.
The front parlor features hardwood floors, 12-foot coved ceilings, elaborate original moldings, pocket doors, and two bay windows. The bay windows overlook two different flower-filled gardens. It's furnished with a camelback damask sofa, a silk-upholstered Victorian armchair, a vintage French fruitwood ormolu dining table, a game table, and an antique marquetry coffee table.
The back parlor offers a bay window with a cushioned window seat, a working brick fireplace, built-in bookshelves, hardwood floors, 12- foot ceilings, and elaborate original moldings. It 's furnished with a Victorian armchair, a camelback damask love seat, and an Oriental carpet, all perfect for quiet evenings in front of the fireplace.
The large, sunny kitchen features a Wolf gas range, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, and garbage disposal plus a table and chairs for informal meals.
The light-filled sunroom has a window seat that overlooks the front garden and a wicker love seat that's just right for sitting and enjoying a cup of tea in the afternoon. The library has floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and looks out into acres of native woodland. It's furnished with a library table and a comfortable vintage armchair. It can serve as a fourth bedroom with a queen-size AeroBed. The European-style split bath has clawfoot tub with a magnificent antique brass three-head shower plus handheld - the Victorian version of the luxury spa experience. It features a handsome 1890's mahogany-and-marble dresser with cheval mirror.
The master bedroom has two arched windows, hardwood floors, and a coved ceiling. The furnishings include a splendid queen-size four-poster bed and a magnificent antique armoire with beveled mirror doors. The charming, airy west bedroom has an arched window that overlooks the apple hedge, two closets, and hardwood floors. It features a queen-size bed and an Eastlake princess dresser with a beveled mirror. It looks out over the apple hedge underplanted with calla lilies.
The lovely east bedroom enjoys morning light, and has an arched window with a view of the garden. It is charmingly furnished with a romantic white cast-iron-and-brass bed, a splendid five-mirror dresser, and a delightful red velvet chaise. The upstairs half-bath has antique fixtures and a vintage stained glass window.
The laundry room has a large-capacity Maytag washer and dryer. There's a large private redwood deck, and ample off-street parking. Landscape includes pear and apple trees, Japanese maples, fountain, and winter stream with waterfall; the property backs up to 15 acres of park-like woodland, your own private open space. A unique property - there's nothing else like this magnificent Victorian mansion penthouse!

Local Area Details

World-class dining & shopping in San Francisco as well as Marin, Napa, and Sonoma Counties. Gardens, birding, hiking, salmon fishing, sailing, golf, tennis, and wildlife viewing: seals, sea lions, and whales and much more. Hummingbirds, native deer, and gray squirrels may be seen on the property.
Mill Valley Film Festival; Rafael Theatre (international art & independent films); superb Farmer's Market; San Anselmo: The Antiques Capital of Northern California; parks, playgrounds, bistros, boutiques, and bookshops

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Sara Godwin
Telephone:	415-454-7272
Alt Telephone:	415-819-7273
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