Alyssa DiFilippo Presents

Exceptional San Rafael Home

$3,750,000

Property Details

Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4.5
Square Feet 4,978 sq ft
Neighborhood Country Club

Own a San Rafael Gem

This serene, private compound sits on one level acre (per tax record) and features an approximately 5,000 sq. ft. home with superb architectural detailing. 

Main floor:

  • Gracious living room with fireplace and dining room with recessed ceiling and dramatic lighting
  • Kitchen/eating area/wet bar/family room with soaring ceiling
  • Office/library opening to backyard; 2nd office/bedroom opening to private deck
Upstairs:
  • Sumptuous primary suite, with fireplace, ample walk-in closet, wine fridge, espresso machine
  • 2 bedrooms connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath
  • 1 bedroom (with full bath) converted to a huge walk-in closet/dressing area, overlooking mature landscaping and large pool 
Separate structures:
  • Recently refurbished, elegant guest/pool house (1br/1ba/kitchen/living room/fireplace) 
  • Soundproof room, once used as a recording studio
  • Media or work-out room; .5ba/sauna (not operational, never used by seller)
  • Wine storage room 
  • Four garages: 3 for cars, 1 for motorcycles/bikes
 
Designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, main floor rooms open to distinct outdoor spaces: an expansive backyard with a large pool, lawn, and beautifully mature gardens, an interior courtyard with a copper-walled outdoor fireplace, and a side deck for more private use – together offering the epitome of Country Club living.

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Neighborhood

San Rafael emerges as a captivating city where architectural innovation meets historical depth, embodied most dramatically by the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Marin Civic Center. Completed in 1962, this futuristic landmark transcends typical municipal architecture, its sci-fi-worthy design serving as a metaphorical and literal beacon of the city's forward-thinking spirit. The downtown area continues this legacy of innovation through active redevelopment efforts, with the Smith Rafael Film Center anchoring a cultural landscape that celebrates artistic diversity and community engagement.

The city's culinary and cultural landscape is as diverse as its architectural heritage. Fourth Street pulses with international flavor, offering a gastronomic journey that spans continents—sushi, Indian, Thai, Italian, Mexican, and Puerto Rican cuisines coexist within blocks, reflecting San Rafael's multicultural character. Thursday afternoon farmers markets animate the street with local produce, live music, and a sense of communal vibrancy that transforms urban space into a dynamic gathering point.

Architecturally, San Rafael offers a remarkable residential tapestry. From the sought-after midcentury Eichler homes of Terra Linda to the Victorian structures surrounding Dominican College and the custom homes of Lucas Valley, the city presents a nuanced residential landscape that provides diversity in both style and price point.

Nestled between Mount Tamalpais and San Pablo Bay, San Rafael represents more than a location—it's a living narrative of California's architectural and cultural evolution, where historical depth meets contemporary innovation.

Alyssa DiFilippo

Real Estate Broker

DRE:
#00933631
Office:
415-806-6057

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