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204 Southern Heights Blvd. | San Rafael
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Thomas Henthorne
415-847-5584
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Call Thomas at 415-847-5584 for a Private Viewing
www.204southernheights.com
204 Southern Heights, San Rafael – Perched atop Southern Heights is a 4 BR/4.5 BA estate that combines history with modern design. This circa-1910 vintage Craftsman home has been beautifully remodeled for today’s modern living and features bay and bridge views, 2 family rooms and two large master bedrooms with ensuite baths. Located on a prime quarter-acre mostly-level lot, the gated property also boasts magical landscaped gardens, charming vintage stone walls and a large, inviting swimming pool.
Upon entering, guests are immediately struck by the custom details of this home, with soaring ceilings, craftsman wood details, and leaded glass windows. The expansive main great room features a generous living room space, large dining area and a second seating area just off the kitchen.
The great room also boasts beautiful, high coffered ceilings, hardwood floors and views of the bay and Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. This area is open to the chef’s kitchen and flows out to an outdoor lounging deck that leads down to the pool and gardens.
The open-concept remodeled chef’s kitchen features marble countertops custom cabinetry and high-end appliances including a Viking range and Subzero refrigerator/freezer. There is an informal dining room just off the kitchen on one end and a casual seating area off the other.
The dramatic floor-to-ceilings windows in the great room face east towards the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. Enjoy the view from the first glow of sunrise until the lights on the bridge begin to twinkle in the evening.
The family room is just off the main living area and is perfect for TV viewing or informal gatherings. This room also features coffered ceilings and a vintage brick fireplace. Double sliding doors open to a spacious sitting porch and the beautifully landscaped gardens. There are also two bedrooms with a “Jack and Jill bath” just off the family room.
The top level of the home is accessed from stairs near the family room. As one might expect, there are breathtaking views from every window and from the east-facing balcony accessed through double doors off the master. There are even bay views from the window in the jetted soaking tub in the ensuite bath. The master bathroom also features a large walk-in custom tiled shower with glass surround.
The spacious master suite and office area comprise the entire lower level and are accessed down a graceful marble stairway. The master features an ensuite bath, large walk-in closet and custom built-in cabinetry for additional storage. Wood-clad Marvin sliding doors open out to a private patio/garden area.
204 Southern Heights enjoys great indoor/outdoor floor with outdoor living spaces just off the main living areas of the home that flow out to the beautifully landscaped gardens. The original stone walls in the front garden underscore the property’s unique sense of history and charm. The magical gardens are anchored by a large sparkling pool featuring a waterfall and views of San Rafael and the bay. There is also a custom sauna located steps away from the pool.
San Rafael is Marin’s oldest and largest city, with a population of close to 60,000 people. Established in 1874, it is the seat of the County of Marin and is home to Marin’s second most popular tourist destination (after Muir Woods), the Frank Lloyd Wright Civic Center. The building was the last major structure and the only government building designed by the world famous architect. It is now a national historic landmark and hosts one of the country’s best farmers markets each Thursday (seasonal, downtown) and Sunday (year-round).
Named after the Mission San Rafael Archangel, built by Spanish missionaries in 1817, San Rafael is located 11 miles north of San Francisco. The area enjoys some of the best weather in Marin as it is largely free of the coastal fog that areas closer to San Francisco experience. At the city’s heart is its charming, vibrant downtown shopping district which is a mixture of Victorian commercial buildings, ethnic restaurants, street cafes, retail stores, a historic movie theater and numerous music venues, giving San Rafael its hometown flavor.
Please contact Thomas at 415-847-5584 for a private viewing.
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