San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
Striking three-bedroom with views of Mt. Tam
Ideally situated on several serene acres atop incredible Inverness Ridge, this extraordinary home is a rare coastal treasure. The awe inspiring panoramic views span from Black Mountain overlooking Point Reyes Station, to Olema Valley, to Mt. Tamalpais to the south, and with direct sight lines to verdant forests, Farallon Islands, Drake’s Bay, Point Reyes National Seashore, and the ocean waters out to the horizon. “Stunning,” “remarkable,” and “amazing” are words that do not fully capture the feeling one experiences when observing this magnificent scenery.
Revel in the silence that amplifies the melodious sounds of the gentle coastal breezes, the ocean’s alluring rhythmic waves, and even the delicate flutter of bird wings. Adjacent to the beloved 72,000-acre Point Reyes National Seashore, easily access Marin’s magnificent open space just outside the front door. A custom installed private trail from the property to Sunnyside Road leads to breathtaking beaches.
The current owner and his late wife discovered Inverness in 1983 after moving across country from Baltimore and were enchanted by its history and the peaceful a-framed Lindal kit cabin refuge they purchased as a weekend getaway from San Francisco’s bustling dynamic energy. The current house was designed by Igor Sazevich, a nationally renowned local architect and the complementary landscaping was the vision of Napa Valley’s Rodger Warner. “We opened the view of Drakes Bay through the Bishop pines by putting in a fire break. We also could see Mt. Tam to the west. We named
the house ‘Clouds’ because the view resonated with the description of a view in Kenya described in the book ‘Out of Africa.’ The house was so high that we often saw a layer of white clouds below us in the bright early morning sunshine. On clear days we could see the Farallon Islands.”
Presenting a classic California regional architectural style, this exceptional home boasts clean lines, organic wood finishes, sturdy open wood beam ceilings, and plentiful panes of glass that blur the distinction between the inside and out.
The upper level features a main entry with a generously scaled central dining hall flanked on one side by an impressive
Details
Address: 25 Elizabeth Pl., Inverness.
Price: $3.975 million.
Features: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-story view home with floor-to-ceiling windows, enticing outdoor spaces and sweeping vistas of both Olema Valley and Mt. Tamalpais. The listing directly adjoins the park for easy access to trails and wilderness, while the spacious living room features a massive stone fireplace. A luxuriously tiled kitchen comes equipped with granite counters and high-end appliances. The primary suite opens to a patio and the grassy lawn area, while the adjoining bathroom hosts dual vanities and a walk-in shower.