Situated in the heart of the highly desirable Dominican enclave, this enchanting 1937 home showcases prized preserved period details adorning both its exterior and interior, imbuing the home with an abundance of character and style. The lovely exterior with a creamy stucco façade complemented by charming blue shutters, a red brick walkway, and red clay tiled roof announce the vintage appeal within.  Enter inside and be immediately impressed with the curved doorway, original gleaming hardwood floors, and crown molding.  Awash in white, the spacious living room with multiple windows presents a bright, light-filled social space with a welcoming fireplace with an Avalon insert for energy efficiency and a vintage dentil millwork mantel for a cozy ambience on chilly days and nights. The sizable formal dining room accommodates both intimate gatherings and large parties, featuring original built-in cabinets and seamless access to the backyard, facilitating effortless outdoor entertaining. The generously scaled kitchen has a laundry area nook with Miele washer/dryer, providing the perfect canvas for envisioning a modern culinary workspace.  The primary en suite boasts verdant outlooks, ample closet space, tile flooring, and direct outdoor access.  The primary bath offers a lengthy tile counter atop cabinetry with plentiful storage capacity and a fabulous curved archway that separates the shower over tub. The additional 3 bedrooms are all serene sanctuaries with crisp white walls and windows that bring in plentiful natural light. The second bath displays classic black and white vintage floor tiles, a vanity, and shower over tub.  Barn-inspired garage doors open to accommodate one car in addition to offering a wall of cabinets for storing household necessities. Outside, an Italian Stone Pine tree serves as the centerpiece of the backyard, surrounded by terraced levels of striking stonewalls, providing the perfect setting for al fresco dining or relaxation in the temperate San Rafael microclimate.  This delightful home presents an opportunity for those with a creative vision to blend period charm with contemporary comfort and design to create a truly unique space.
 
Features include: 
 

• 4 bedrooms | 2 baths
• 1778 sq.ft. per tax records | 6000 sq.ft lot per tax records
• Prized preserved period details throughout including vintage shutters, curved entryways & hardwood floors
• Vintage robin blue shutters & robin blue front door with beveled mill work 
• Newly painted interior awash in white
• Bright white, light-filled interiors with ample windows
• Spacious living room with multiple windows with verdant outlooks, fireplace with dentil millwork on mantel, Avalon fireplace insert for energy-efficient wood burning
• Sizable formal dining room with original built-in cabinets, hardwood floors & direct outdoor access
• Kitchen area with abundant space for envisioning a modern workspace
• Primary en suite with direct outdoor access
• Primary bath with lengthy vanity, arched period entry to shower over tub
• 3 additional generously-scaled bedrooms
• 2nd bath with appealing vintage black & white tile, vanity, & shower over tub
• Backyard with multiple elevated stone, gravel and mulched terraced levels for enjoying the tranquil outdoors
• Garage with charming barn-inspired garage doors & wall of cabinet
• Conveniently located near the dynamic downtown San Rafael hub, restaurants, Montecito Shopping Center, Whole Foods, China Camp, SMART Train, & Hwy 101
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