Four-story Craftsman-style home designed by a renowned architect Bernard Maybeck It was recently listed for $3,495,000.
This 5 bed, 4.5 bath property was built in 1905 and is located in the idyllic Winship Park neighborhood of San Anselmo, California, one of Marin County’s most desirable towns.
Maybeck is widely known as the architect who designed San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts and as a pioneer of hillside residential design during the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 20th century.
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And with century-old homes and landmark buildings still standing in the Bay Area, Maybeck and his Tufts House No. 1, as it’s known, are exceptional. His is one of several Maybeck-designed homes in Marin.
“To own a Bernard Maybeck home is to be part of a special group that owns a gem of American architecture,” says the listing agent. Corum glass, with Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty. “There’s no binary about it. Owning a house like this just makes you more interesting.”
In fact, the 3,927-square-foot property has been in the possession of the same owner, an architect with a San Francisco firm, since 1977. He jumped at the chance to live in a house designed by Maybeck.
“He wanted to be the caretaker of this house for future generations, and now it’s time to pass that honor on to future generations,” Glass said.
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Details from the real estate agent:
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Maybeck believed that nature should be enhanced through architecture, so it’s clear why he chose to build on this particular hillside. Set on four lush acres, this home offers spectacular south and west facing views of Mount Tamalpais, Mount Baldy, and the San Anselmo-Ross Valley watershed.
“It’s incredible that the original oak tree that Mr. Maybeck so carefully planted between the houses is still there and thriving,” Glass said.
Many features of the home are identical to those created by Maybeck, from the original front door handle to the light fixtures inside and outside the home. The living room is a fine example of Maybeck’s work, with original dark wood paneling and beams, and a large fireplace adorned with a gold mantel.
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The home also features many modern comforts, including air conditioning in the master bedroom, radiant heat, and a chef’s kitchen with island with sink.
Other amenities include 2 private terraces. Large garage for 2 cars. Formal dining room. The in-law unit has its own garden.