ARCHITECTURALLY FABULOUS MULTISTORY HOME FOR EXTENDED FAMILY OR FOR RESIDENCE PLUS LARGE STUDIO/OFFICE House of Four Gardens If you dream of a home with multiple areas for private out door gathering, and large charming areas for indoor gathering, this unusual multi-story home may be for you. With four separate decks and gardens, visited by squirrels, birds and an occasional deer, along with two giant fireplaces, this spacious home can serve as an oasis during lockdowns and an amiable gathering place when socializing is possible. In addition to the many wonderful features of the house itself, the property is situated in the charming picnic valley area of San Rafael, just a block from walkable roads where one rarely sees a car. And for those who want more "city life, it is walking distance to downtown san Rafael. The residence has two different areas the significantly remodeled 3-bedroom, two bath upper house, (labeled in the photos as "main house"), and the later added "lower house" (labeled in the photos as "Studio"). This lower area can serve either as an enormous second master suite (with its own living room and two bathrooms, a bunk room plus play room/living room for kids, or a rustic feeling office studio. FEATURES UPPER RESIDENCE INCLUDES: ** Spacious, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms **Living room with brick fireplace and large sunny deck **Family room /dining room opening onto shady deck. **Master suite features large bedroom opening onto charming garden, and a separate dressing room with 16 feet of mirrored closets. **Remodeled kitchen and bathrooms feature beautiful tile floors & counters, maple cabinets. ** Kitchen includes built in microwave, dishwasher, and wall oven ** Tons of closet and storage space. ** Laundry area with washer and dryer in the house ** 2 car garage with automatic garage door openers and multiple storage cabinets, plus one additional off street parking space ** Walking distance to Downtown San Rafael: movies, restaurants, shops. LOWER AREAS INCLUDE **Garden Entrance **Voluminous, 2 story high living room/family room with stone fireplace **Large, multilevel second master suite with full bathroom **Additional guest bath. **Private deck surrounded by lush garden **7 foot tall windows with views of garden and trees This multilevel residence is the uphill portion of what is technically a duplex. Because of the unique hillside construction, which meanders up the hill, this residence is very separate from the street side residence affording excellent privacy in all the outdoor areas as well as in the house. The house has been well maintained by owners, and has a new roof. Owners also manage the gardens and landscaping. Available for showing beginning Saturday, Feb 20. Will be shown by appointment only, and COVID safe viewings will be arranged. Rent $4500/mo. Deposit 1.5x rent. Required at move in: $11,250 2 year lease. Please contact. To arrange a self guided tour of the property, I will need to speak to you on the phone first. Owner pays water and landscaping.
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