Point Richmond Mediterranean
Twice a week, The Chronicle features a home on the market that caught our eye for its architecture, history or character. More photos: www. sfgate.com/columns/ walkthrough Address: 245 Water St., Point Richmond. Asking price: $1.75 million. Description: The San Francisco Bay and Mount Tamalpais can be seen from this three-bedroom Mediterranean home in Point Richmond. Located north of Miller/Knox Regional Shoreline, the home’s western orientation offers vistas of the Golden Gate, Bay and Richmond-San Rafael bridges, along with Angel Island. The public rooms have reclaimed oak floors that complement the fresco walls and sandblasted beam ceilings. The great room has a wooden deck and trellis overlooking the water. Dual ovens, a metallic exhaust hood and a sunny breakfast nook are in an open kitchen finished with display shelves and an island with built-in cooktop. The entire span of the Golden Gate Bridge can be seen from the media room, which doubles as a bedroom. The residence includes a wine cellar/tasting room. A lavish master suite and its spa bathroom both have access to exterior spaces. Go to www.245waterst.com for details. Don’t miss: Antique tile in the kitchen, bathrooms and below the fireplace, from a French monastery dating back to the 15th century. Built: 1990 Square feet: 3,332 For more information: Caroline Nelson, Pacific Union and Christie’s International Real Estate, (415) 672-0849, caroline.nelson@ pacunion.com.