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