‘An entertainer’s dream’ home

San Rafael contemporary with elegant stone patio

Welcoming and refined with picturesque vistas, 75 Inverness Drive in San Rafael represents an idyllic blend of style and sophistication. Floortoceiling windows throughout the home frame views of the water and Mount Tamalpais, as well as the San Rafael and Bay bridges. Situated on a sloping, 2.84acre lot, the contemporary home enjoys a wealth of decks, patios and exterior spaces, including an outdoor kitchen and a sparkling pool fed by a waterfall.

“It’s an exceptional property that’s an entertainer’s dream,” said Q. Ansari of Vanguard Properties, who is colisting the fivebedroom, fourandahalfbathroom with Chelsea E. Ialeggio for $3.295 million. “The home is distinguished by its breathtaking views, generous scale, sleek finishes and sensational yard, all of which make this residence undeniably extraordinary.”

The traditional, yet sleek design grants the home classical elements like a formal dining room, which complements a flowing floor plan that seamlessly blends indoors and out. The great room, owner’s suite, multiple guest bedrooms and the bonus room all open to outdoor spaces, with the view deck off the great room descending to the stone deck which features an outdoor kitchen and swimming pool.

Accommodating and indulgent, the carpeted owner’s suite includes a walkin closet and multiple outlooks. The suite opens to a view deck through a sliding glass door, while the spa bathroom boasts a jetted soaking tub and a walkin shower.

Anchored by an island with a builtin cooktop, the chef’s kitchen features stainless steel appliances and cherry cabinetry. Granite counters provide ample workspace and a peninsula bar counter offers a space for casual

dining. Hardwood flooring highlights a great room that’s warmed by a fireplace with a stone surround and sheltered by an angled ceiling.

Lush, exotic plantings and bountiful fruit trees burst from the expansive grounds as pathways meander about the landscape. The listing includes a private well that irrigates the grounds. A shaded patio below the residence hosts a builtin bench, while another patio alongside the home includes a gas fire pit. In addition to a builtin barbecue, the outdoor kitchen features a covered area equipped with a refrigerator, sink and bathroom. Metallic and stuccoed railings with glass inserts border the decks, providing protection while not impeding the views.

Stone counters and modern hardware accent the updated bathrooms, while stylish, contemporary fans are scattered throughout the home. There’s also an office with a builtin desk and custom shelving.

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MATT MCCOURTNEY / MCCOURTNEY PHOTOGRAPHICS The fivebedroom San Rafael home features a number of decks and patios, as well as a pool and an outdoor kitchen.

PHOTOS BY MATT MCCOURTNEY / MCCOURTNEY PHOTOGRAPHICS Above: Hardwood flooring lines a great room that opens to a view deck. Below: The patio features a glass railing and sparkling pool.