212 Pacheco Avenue in Novato at twilight

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212 Pacheco Avenue | Novato, California

Secluded Modern Country Estate with Bay and Mount Diablo Views

Sold in One Week for $1,850,000

Sold for $155,000 Over Asking

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212 Pacheco Avenue, Novato  — Situated in the coveted Indian Valley neighborhood on almost two sunny acres, 212 Pacheco is a stunning modern 3 BR / 2.5 BA home plus a completely separate office/in-law unit with bathroom. Wonderfully private yet just minutes to Highway 101 and shopping, this sun-filled home offers views from every room and features an open-concept floor plan with soaring 17.5 ft ceilings, newly refinished hardwood floors, a chef’s kitchen with premium appliances, an expansive entertaining patio/deck with panoramic views, effortless indoor/outdoor flow and plenty of room for gardening and play. Here is your opportunity to experience true California living at its very best.

Living Room Features 17.5 Foot Ceilings

The Sun-Filled Living Room Features Soaring Ceilings and a Wall of Glass Showcasing the Panoramic Views

The spacious, open-concept living room boasts soaring 17.5 ft  ceilings, newly-refinished hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of glass that fills the room with natural light and showcases the home’s captivating panoramic views.

patio

Expansive Entertaining Deck with Panoramic Bay and Mt. Diablo Views

This spectacular home is graced with an southeast facing deck featuring a custom glass and metal railing system and a slate stone surface. Perfect for lounging, entertaining or dining al fresco, the deck enjoys captivating panoramic views of San Pablo Bay and Mount Diablo and provides the ideal spot for evening star gazing.

Kitchen with Stainless Appliances and wood countertop

Chef’s Kitchen with Premium Stainless Appliances

The chef’s kitchen is open to the dining area and living room living and flows out to the large entertaining patio/deck. Recently remodeled, the kitchen features newly refinished hardwood floors, quartz countertops, high-end stainless appliances including a Subzero refrigerator, a Miele dishwasher and a 5-burner gas cooktop. The center island features a butcher block counter and is ideal for casual dining and gatherings.

bedroom

Private Master Suite Offers a Large Ensuite Bath and Panoramic Views 

The private master suite is located on the upper level featuring vaulted ceilings,  two closets, high ceilings and stunning panoramic views. The ensuite master bathroom features a large vanity with dual sinks, a large tub/shower and separate toilet room. 

There are two other bedrooms upstairs both with vaulted ceilings and  panoramic views and an additional full bath.

View of Front Garden and Patio Area

The Large Private Lot is a Gardener’s Dream

212 Pacheco Avenue is ideally situated on a 1.87 acre private lot which enjoys all day sun. In addition to the decks and patios, there is also a level lawn area and multiple areas for gardening.

Separate Home Office / In-Law Unit

In 2008, the current owners added an additional 566 sq ft of living space with its own private entrance designed to be a home office. This space would also be ideal for guests, in-laws or an au pair. It features high ceilings, concrete floors, a private entrance and bathroom. Currently the bathroom is a half bath but it has been plumbed for a future shower.

Downtown Novato street scene lifestyle in novato

More About Novato

Novato is Marin County’s northern-most city located 22 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge. It is the second largest city in the county.

Incorporated in 1960 and encompassing 43 square miles with 3,500 acres of open space and parks, Novato offers a variety of neighborhoods including waterfront communities such as Bel Marin Keys, horse farms, smaller homes and condos near the downtown center and larger homes and mansions located in the hills.

Shopping in Novato ranges from the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center which includes CostcoTarget and 50 retail stores and restaurants, to the recently-restored historic downtown, also known as “Old Town,” which is a quaint, welcoming area of coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants.

Novato is a haven for visitors and residents who enjoy fishing, hiking, biking or day camping. Bird watchers and wildlife observers are drawn to Scottsdale Pond & MarshDeer Island Preserve and Pacheco Pond Wildlife Area. Hikers come from all over to hike in Indian Valley, a 558-acre preserve near the College of Marin’s Novato campus. Bikers love the new Stafford Lake Bike Park, the first park in Marin dedicated to bicyclists.

People love living in Novato because of its family-friendly atmosphere, its quaint downtown and its proximity to both wine country and transit to San Francisco. You may want to consult my Marin Schools Guide here to learn more about the schools in Novato.

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