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- October 14, 2022
This meticulous 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is the embodiment of charm, displayed by its enchanting welcoming exterior. Originally built in 1954, it retains its vintage cottage-style appeal while beautifully benefiting from its contemporary refinements. The English-garden inspired landscaping, cobblestone pavers, classic gray/white façade, & delightful Dutch door all add to its desirable appeal. Enter inside to an open floor plan that presents seamlessly blended social spaces that include the living room, dining area & chef’s kitchen, creating an effortless flow that enhances the connectivity between family & friends. The living room has a fireplace surrounded by shelving to showcase objet d’art pieces and special books, and the dining area can accommodate both intimate and large gatherings. The impressive culinary center boasts gorgeous gray cabinetry, quartz counters, striking herringbone backsplash, stainless apron sink with a touch activated high arc pull-down faucet, premium stainless appliances, and a lengthy center island with casual counter seating. The home chef can enjoy making memorable meals while staying totally in sync with all the on-going activity. Direct backyard access allows for easily extending socializing outside for enviable indoor/outdoor living.
Four spacious bedrooms, 2 on the main level and 2 on the upper floor, provide ample flexibility depending upon a buyer’s lifestyle needs. The chic main level full bath features an integrated sink atop a wood vanity, a lit round vanity mirror, shower over tub & attractive herringbone tile flooring with radiant heat. A fashionable barn door provides both a decorative flair and can close off entry to the stairs leading to the upper level’s 2 bedrooms with vaulted ceilings, built-in desks, shelves, and abundant storage. The upper full bath offers timeless hexagonal tile floors, integrated sink atop a wood cabinet, and a walk-in shower. Architectural plans available for upper level expansion that include en-suite bathroom with closets, relocate existing 2nd bath, and enlarging hallway.
The expansive patio is enveloped in newly installed retaining walls and French drains that facilitate water flow away from the house. A level lawn with flourishing garden beds on the side of the house makes a wonderful play area. The upslope backyard increases the privacy of the patio space where a large hot tub awaits enjoyment under the stars or on chilly afternoons.
Stylish with hints of history, this special home offers tasteful finishes with elevated modern touches throughout, all offered on an enchanting tree-lined Larkspur street near the delightful downtown.
Features
- 4 bedrooms (2 on main level, 2 on upper level) | 2 bathrooms (1 on each level)
- Meticulously maintained home with English-garden inspired front landscaping
- Charming Dutch door can be partially opened for cooling breezes
- Wide plank engineered flooring throughout
- Main level open floor plan with uninterrupted flow between social spaces
- Living room with wood burning or gas fireplace, enveloped with built-in shelving
- Dining area with built-in pantry cabinet
- Chef’s kitchen with gray cabinets, quartz counters, stainless apron sink with high arc pull down touch activated faucet, large center island with wine refrigerator & casual seating
- Premium stainless appliances include a Liebherr refrigerator, BlueStar 6-burner gas range, Bosch dishwasher, wine refrigerator, Sharp microwave & Franke disposal
- 2 spacious lower-level bedrooms & chic full bath
- Barn door access to upstairs
- 3rd & 4th upstairs bedrooms have vaulted ceilings, built-in desks/shelving & storage
- Stylish full upstairs bath with walk-in shower
- Architectural plans available for upper level expansion that include en-suite bathroom with closets, relocate existing 2nd bath & enlarging hallway
- Upper floor with LG dual inverter smart Heat & Cool Split A/C for energy efficiency, fast cooling, low noise
- Cobblestone paver driveway, front porch & back patio
- Main level bathroom tile floor with Nu-heat radiant floor heating
- Automatic dog door opens to backyard
- Upslope yard enhances privacy & has newly installed retaining walls & French drains
- Large hot tub in private backyard
- All plants are on newly installed drip irrigation system
- 1 – car garage with upper storage & LG washer & dryer
- Close to charming downtown Larkspur’s boutiques, restaurants, & services
- Nearby beautiful hiking & biking trails, & beloved Baltimore Canyon Preserve
