For Sale - 375 North Ferndale - Mill Valley
FEATURES OF THE NEWLY RE-BUILT HOUSE
Unique Opportunity
This home presents a wonderful opportunity to purchase a new home before it is finished, so that you can choose many of the homes features, such as the appliances, fixtures, landscaping, etc, etc.
Background
The present owner purchased this home a number of years ago and recently set out to improve the overall layout of the house. Everything was torn out and rebuilt except the roof and the roof line.
Owner/Developer
The Owner/Developer of 375 North Ferndale specializes in Mill Valley homes. His next property project has been selected as one of three Marin County homes to be featured in the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Coffee Book, to be published within the year.
EXTERIOR OF THE HOUSE
House
The house has new composite, non-combustible siding called Hardiplank (with warranty). The siding is a wonderful sandstone color with an attractive grey trim around the windows to match the slate.
Entry
An inviting multi-color grey with earth tones 16-inch slate tile provides the walkway to the home, bordered by green grass between the garage and the house.
Front Door
The house has a magnificent solid wood door (6x8) with decorative side lights.
Main Deck
This homes has a wonderful deck for outdoor living year round. This large main deck is approximately 675 square feet with 16 inch slate tiles. The deck has a surrounding fence of Italian stone work.
Deck Barbeque
A gas line is being installed to the deck for the possibility of a large built-in stone/gas 48 inch barbeque. Several umbrella gas heaters can be placed on the deck for all year use.
Balconies
There are two balconies that also have the same slate tiles as the main deck in addition to tasteful rod iron railings. The balconies are outside bedroom #2 & #3. One balcony is approximately 44 square feet and the other approximately 33 square feet.
Trees
The house is nestled into the hillside surrounded by mature trees. The owner removed over 40 trees that posed a hazard to the house.
Side Court Yard
An existing fence surrounds the level yard with a new terraced Versalok wall. Every 3/4 inch the wall steps back. A bird fountain is being added along with green grass.
Back Yard
A level yard is to the other side of the house with the entry from the master bedroom and the exercise room. This grass yard provides space for a potential children's play area.
Garage
The two car garage has new siding, new trim and a new concrete floor. A new concrete driveway is being added. Three cars can park in the driveway.
Fences
An electric fence at the street can be installed to prevent unwanted access to the property, providing privacy and security.
Creek
There is a wonderful year round creek that flows through the property. The present owner has repaired bad spots in the creek wall and replaced all the 2 foot CMP pipe.
Upper floor - Living room, dining room, kitchen, large outdoor deck and guest bedroom and bath.
Lower floors - Master bedroom & bath suite, 2 other bedrooms and baths with balconies, office, exercise room, laundry, storage (The office or exercise room could be made into bedrooms).
Tax Record Information:
Parcel Number
048-025-09
Map Grid
606-D4
County Use Code
1 Family Resid
Land Use
SFR
Lot Sq Ft
Approx 11,500
Lot Acres
Approx .264
Building Sq Ft
3,400 (per owner)
Garage Sq Ft
440
Year Built
1965
INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE
Front Entry
Upon entering the home you are greeted with beautiful marble tile and hardwood floors. In this hallway is a cloak closet and bath.
Guest Bedroom (Bedroom #4)
The main floor has a bedroom, approximately 12x13 feet, with three big windows looking out onto the main deck. There is a sky light also in this bedroom.
Guest Bathroom
The main floor has a full bathroom with a custom 4 foot (approximately) shower. The vanity counter will be a warm beige granite or marble. Low flow Kohler toilets are found in all the bathrooms.
Hardware
Sophisticated Kolby & Kolby brush crome is found throughout the home. In addition this crome look is repeated with added gold accents on the fixtures and towel racks in the bathrooms.
Hardwood Floors
Oak hardwood (pre-engineered tongue and grove) is found in the living room, the dining room and the kitchen.
Windows, Skylights, Lighting, and Views
All the windows in the house are Kolby & Kolby windows with wood inside and out. The are pre-painted dark grey on the outside to match the slate. They have a 10 year warranty. Skylights are in the living room, the dining room and the kitchen. In general they are about 2.5 x 4 feet. There is recessed lighting throughout the first floor as well as the rest of the house. Also there are good views across Mill Valley from the living room, the dining room and the deck.
Living Room
There is a large living room about 20x20 with a good size tiled fireplace. Four floor to ceiling windows and a window-door going out to the deck adorn one wall.
Dining Room
A formal dining room with pendant lighting and a slider to the main deck. Three big windows look out on the deck. The dining room opens to the kitchen area.
Kitchen
A gourmet kitchen built by a gourmet cook! Verde Ubatuba (dark green) granite counter tops and floor to ceiling cabinets on two walls. The island has a 4 burner gas stove plus grill - a Wolf or Viking with a hood will be installed. In addition there is one oven plus a warming oven, one large brushed stainless steel sink and a dishwasher. There is a window above the sink area and the kitchen looks into the dining room and main deck.
Stairs
Carpeted stairs lead from the first floor to the lower floors with storage area under the stairs.
Mid Level Floor
Bedrooms and bathrooms #2 & #3 are on the mid-level. Off to the right is bedroom #2 and down the hallway is bedroom #3. Down a few steps to the left is the Master Bedroom on the lower level.
Bedroom (#2)
This bedroom is approximately 12x13 with a closet and french doors leading to the balcony.
Bath (#2)
Across the hall from bedroom #2 is the bath which has rust colored granite counters, cedar cabinets, a shower, vanity and toilet.
Bedroom (#3)
Bedroom #3 is approximately 20 x 17 feet with a private bathroom. This bedroom also has french doors and a large balcony, in addition to a window over looking the creek. Both bedrooms have beige colored carpet.
Bath (#3)
This is a private bathroom off bedroom #3. This bath is larger with a larger custom shower, granite counters, new cabinets, vanity, toilet and brush crome hardware.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom suite is between the mid-level and the bottom level, on its own level. A very large suite with 12 foot ceilings and two sets of 5x5 windows, plus a 2x5 window above each set (4 windows total - that open to the outside). This room has a large walk-in closet, carpet and tile tgat extends from the entry to the door that exits to the outside yard.
Master Bath
The master bath has marble floors and walls, a double sink vanity, a jacuzzi tub, a large custom shower and a private water closet.
Office
The office connects to the master suite and could be converted into another bedroom or nursery.
Exercise Room
There is an exercise room with a closet that could serve as the 5th bedroom. It has a private entrance to the yard. There are two large 5x5 slider windows overlooking the creek and the yard.
Information has not been verified, is not guaranteed, and is subject to change.
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