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Tiburon Land company
Belvedere Island. Sunny 4 bedroom, 3 bath mid-Century modern home with panoramic Bay, Sausalito & Mt. Tamalpais views. The main floor features 3 bedrooms & 2 baths, plus the living room, dining room and kitchen. Downstairs is a full floor newer master suite, with luxury bath and walk-in closet. 2 car carport. Large yard with pool. Also available for rent at $5500/mo. $2,250,000
Tiburon: Hawthorne Terrace. Sunny one-level 3 bedroom plus den, 2 bath on a level lot with views of Sausalito, the Bay and the Golden Gate Bridge. This cozy cottage features a kitchen-family-dining room, an attached two car garage, hardwood floors, a forced air furnace and much more. $995,000
Mount Tiburon Mansion Stunning "top of the hill" contemporary home in approximately 8000 sq ft with 360 degree panoramic views of the 3 bridges from the East Bay, to San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito & Mt Tam. Ideal for formal entertaining, this dramatic home has two story floor to ceiling windows in the living room, and features a formal dining room, a huge chef's kitchen, an elegant master suite, a pool & gym and numerous guest suites, plus many luxury features. Lease-option available. $7,995,000
Belvedere Island. Located at the end of the cul de sac on Belvedere Island's most coveted block, this approximately 8000 sq ft mansion, historically known as "The Organ House", offers unsurpassed views of the San Francisco skyline, Angel & Alcatraz Islands, the Golden Gate Bridge and Sausalito to Mt. Tamalpais over the Bay. Entering the property through the massive gates and formal gardens, the views overtake you, until you notice the early 20th century architectural splendor of the building itself. There is a formal exterior and interior entry hall leading to the entry foyer and a guest suite. The main floor features a gigantic ball room, bar, formal dining room and kitchen-breakfast room, all of which lead to the huge adjacent formal gardens that surround the home. Upstairs is the elegant master suite with walk in closet and marble bath., as well as a gorgeous bedroom suite, a den and office. In addition, there is a full basement with staff quarters, as well as a vault and lots of storage. Two car attached garage. $18,500/mo & $19,995,000 for sale
tiburon land company David C. Gilbert, Attorney/Broker (415) 435-3752 DG=00658490 | TLC=00828094
10 Beach Road, Tiburon, CA 94920 • tiburonland.com
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Historic Geib Ranch... Kenwood This spectacular once-in-a-lifetime property presents 108 acres and 6 legal parcels, with 66 acres plants to 7 vineyard varietals. Entered by a controlled privacy gate and set on an unsurpassed elevated site with breathtaking sunrise and western sunset vistas, the improvements include a three bedroom main house, a guest house, granny unit, tank tower, storage buildings, shop, and garage. There is a picturesque 1.5 acre surface lake with BBQ and picnic area which includes water and electricity for special year-round entertaining. This first-time ranch estate offering is located in one of the most coveted areas of Sonoma Valley and is presented at $7.5 million.
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Bradley Real Estate, Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13 Coldwell Banker Realty, Jeannini Voix-Paganini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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The View is Ever Changing | 574 San Pedro Cove, San Rafael | $2,900,000 You will never tire of the constantly changing show taking place outside your windows. From sunrise over the Marin Islands in the east to sunset behind Mount Tamalpais in the west, the scenes change by the minute. During the day the small boats, large ships, the San Rafael Bridge, birds and the sea life on the beach below your decks will constantly titillate your senses. The night skyline makes this truly a visually delightful sanctuary from the world. Includes 3 bedrooms plus an office, 2 1/2 baths, 2 fireplaces and an outdoor secluded hot tub. Built in 1998 with top-of-the-line finishes, fixtures and appliances. The floor plan is great for either a casual or formal lifestyle. The San Pedro Cove community features a clubhouse, a pool and gates that open at dawn and close at dusk. For more information go to: 574SanPedroCove.com The above information is deemed reliable but has not been verified by listing broker and is not guaranteed
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San Francisco and Bay Views at your Fingertips Glass doors open to expansive decks with views from almost every room. Remodeled four bedroom, three bath home, with living and dining areas. Large versatile family and living room plus master suite, all on upper level with access to private decks. Level yard and additional indoor/outdoor dining and custom kitchen. Extensive hardwood floors, fireplace, two-car garage. The lot is over a quarter of an acre with amazing potential for expansion.
Offered at: $1,595,000 View more photos at: www.231Reed.com
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Marcine Engel 415.380.4366
DRE#00686872 marcine@firstmarin.com
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Little City Farms Gem Country living just 12 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge toll plaza. This home has it all‌ huge, private, flat yard, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, cul-de-sac location. Granite kitchen with adjoining family room opens to patio and yard. 2 fireplaces. Second family room with fireplace, spacious closets, adjoining full bath and yard access could be used as 2nd ground floor master suite. 1/2 block to wonderful Eastwood Park. Close to Miwok trailhead access and open space.
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Offered at: $995,000 View more photos at: www.614GlenwoodCt.com
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Beautiful Private Gated Home Beautiful, private, gated home on over three quarters of an acre. Warm and welcoming with serene wooded and valley views from almost every room which highlight this lovely property. Main level with extensive use of hardwood floors offers formal entry, formal living room with fireplace and formal dining room as well as kitchen, family room and media/office. Gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances and granite counters flows into informal dining and family room with fireplace. Master suite includes limestone bath and fireplace. French doors open to the outside from almost every room with access to private decks and yard. Approximately 3,565 square feet. Two-car garage plus additional storage. The best of Marin living!
Offered at: $1,749,000 View more photos at: www.394RedwoodRd.com Presented by:
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Executive Home in an Enchanting Setting Inviting split level home situated on a beautifully landscaped .86 acre lot which backs onto open space. This home offers four bedrooms plus a spacious office and three and one half baths. Gourmet kitchen, with Wolf range and granite counters, opens to a family room with a custom Fireplace XtrodinAir. Gorgeous setting includes a spectacular outdoor kitchen with a Tuscan-style pizza oven, barbecue, stove and refrigerators. In addition, there is a water feature and koi pond, level lawn, Firepit, private patios, fruit trees, grape arbor and an abundant rose garden. Numerous upgrades include: • 5.2 kilowatt Photovoltaic solar system • Cherry hardwood flooring and cabinetry • Plantation Shutters and Phantom Screen doors • Surround Sounds System inside/outside
• French doors • Three car attached garage • This home is truly the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living!
Offered at $1,475,000 JEANNINE VOIX-PAGANINI
415.464.3393 direct 415.509.8078 cell jvoix@comcast.net
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Home Owners Are you behind in your payment, need some FREE advice, I have a lot of information on
Short Sales and Modifications. Special attention to Wachovia Mortgage holders, I have contact directly with lender. Call for an appointment. Sandy Geary 707 484-6579
4.69 Acres in Cotati ~ Newly listed level Cotati Ranch. Old farm house 2 bedroom, 1 bath, some remodeling done, large living room with fire place and dining area, legal separate studio apartment with bath & Kitchen, Tower building with attached 4 car garage, plus 2 80’ chicken barns still used for storage, fenced and cross fenced, zoned for animals, horses, lamas, or free range chickens, organic gardens, bring your ideas, rare find close in asking $649,000. Call Sandy Geary 707 484-6579
Shows Like New ~ This home is near the Golf course in Rohnert park, located on an 8700 sq ft lot, seller just had interior all painted, including kitchen and bath room cabinets, newer stove and micro wave, new dishwasher, will credit for new counters in kitchen so buyer can pick them out, 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home, formal dining room, large family room off the kitchen, all duel pane windows, include 5 sliding glass doors, private yard with patios back and side yard, real large deck in private front yard, 2 car garage with work bench and sink. Great home near schools and parks. Single level with tile roof. All this for $419,000, JUST REDUCED for the new year. Call Sandy to see this 707 484-6579
5 year old Custom home, 3300 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, Family room, formal dining and living room and game room, most the home is single level, with 4th bedroom and game room upstairs and great for in-law unit. This home offers a 3 car garage and sits on a half acre lot with views of country pastures across the street and surrounding hills. Beautiful granite counters in kitchen, with island, and built in stainless steel refrigerator, three fire places, one in master bedroom, family room and living room, and kid’s room have a shared bath referred to as Jack & Jill. Fully landscaped front and back, large lawn area, patio and decks for entertaining, great close in location yet with country feeling. First time on the market, asking $925,000. Call Sandy to see this 707 484-6579
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707-484-6579
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Home features more than 3400 square feet with 4 bedrooms & 4 baths. House on 10 acres and 15 acre view parcel together creating 25 private acres. Offered together at $1,500,000
Rising Star Ranch, a unique estate property has 200± acres including a newer 5370± sq.ft. home, approx. 20,000 sq. ft. barn and indoor arena. Offered at $2,975,000
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A gated single level European inspired wine country retreat of 4600± sq.ft. on 2.7± acres with views and access to the private lake. This estate offers the highest level of quality and comfort. Offered at $1,990,000
On more than 10 acres, the main home and guest home of approx. 6100 sq. ft. features a resort style waterfall and water slide cascading into the pool and 2 acres of vineyard with privacy and stunning views. Offered at $3,950,000
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Parcel is within walking distance to desirable downtown Calistoga, with city park nearby and wonderful oak trees. Also could be used for a bed and breakfast or triplex or fourplex. Offered at $775,000
2 Residences with Bed & Breakfast permit. This property would be ideal as a main residence with a detached income unit, continued use as a bed & breakfast, vacation home with a detached guest house or investment property. Offered at $795,000
Mary Anne Veldkamp 707.535.8803
www.maryanneveldkamp.com • maryanne.veldkamp@cbnorcal.com DRE#01034317 ©2006 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Owned and operated by NRT, Inc. Coldwell Banker believes this information to be correct but has not verified its accuracy and assumes no legal responsibility.