24 Tamalpais Avenue, Mill Valley
$3,995,000

This outstanding Mill Valley residence was originally built in 1911, and underwent a complete structural and cosmetic renovation in 1998. The +- 4,000 square foot shingle style residence boasts great scale, light and fabulous period details including leaded windows, box beam ceilings, paneled wainscot and extensive built-ins throughout. The heart of the house is a beautifully renovated chef’s kitchen/great room that opens directly to the sprawling level lawn and outdoor entertaining area. The +- half acre grounds are magnificent. Old growth trees, lush, mature gardens, a +- 2,000 square foot level lawn, and secondary level area grace the property. The residence offers complete indoor/outdoor living with all of the home’s main rooms opening to the level yard and outdoor entertaining area.  Additionally, there is a 900 square foot covered porch, ideal for hosting smaller and larger groups, or just relaxing on a warm summer’s evening. 24 Tamalpais Avenue is ideally located just blocks to downtown Mill Valley’s many famed shops and restaurants, and minutes to Highway 101 for a quick commute to San Francisco.    

Main Level

• Large, formal foyer
• Grand scale, elegant living room includes dark stained oak flooring, custom built-ins, a window seat, stone surround wood burning fireplace with gas starter, and French doors opening to the covered porch
• Magazine worthy dining room offers high, box beam ceilings, seating for up to 12 people, and French doors opening to the covered porch
• Fabulous all white chef’s kitchen includes high-end stainless appliances including a large Sub Zero refrigerator, 6 burner Viking range with grille, separate Miele oven, pantry, ample storage, a large center island and a skylight.  The counters are Italian limestone with a vintage tile backsplash. 
• Adjacent great room includes a large eat-in space, built-ins,  a beautifully designed stone wood burning fireplace with gas starter, and French doors opening to the level lawn and entertaining areas
• Formal powder room with Carrera sink and wainscot walls

Upper Level

• Built-in period hutch with leaded glass windows
• Hotel like master suite includes new carpet, a large balcony with panoramic city and water views, and an enormous walk-in closet with custom built-ins
• Fabulous, just completed master bath includes mini brick Carrera floor, walk-in shower, freestanding “egg tub”, custom built-ins and sweeping views of the city, water and bridge
• Laundry area
• Large en-suite bedroom with custom built closet offers a tile bathroom
• Third bedroom on this level is also large and offers a custom built, walk-in closet, tile bath and beautiful views of the city, water and bridge 

Lower Level

• Lovely, private room with French doors opening to the side garden; this could also be an ideal office
• Large bedroom with custom built-ins and large closet
• Large slate and tile bathroom offers paneled wainscot and a large custom built dresser

Additional Features 

• Security system with camera 
• Gated for security 
• Two zone heating 
• Sprinklers for fire safety
• Drip and sprinkler irrigation
• Landscape lighting 
• Exterior potting storage for gardening
• +- 500 square foot two car garage
• Off street parking for up to four cars
• Public steps right into town (5 minute walk)
• Secondary flat play area for trampoline or other