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SUMMER 2011 ISSUE 14
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Pacific Union International Extraordinary service, extraordinary experiences Our delivery on that commitment has made us the leading luxury real estate brand in Northern California. For us, "Luxury" is measured by the quality of our people and our service, not the price of a property. We deliver extraordinary experiences to clients. We exceed expectations. And we respect the gravity of what it means for you to buy or sell a property by retaining only the most experienced, most productive real estate professionals.
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Our real estate professionals have a higher average sales volume than professionals with any other brand in the Bay Area. More experience means better results for you. The average sales price for properties we list is higher than that of any other company in our marketplace. Our luxury leadership reflects the superior service we deliver. We have an exclusive relationship with Christie's International Real Estate, the property division of the legendary auction house. The Christie's global network enables us to market our sellers' properties to more buyers in more places than any other brand. We have 18 offices in the greater Bay Area - more than any other independent real estate brand. That means we have more agents with more neighborhood-level knowledge than just about anyone else.
Secluded Villa in the Sought After Diablo Valley Lark Ridge Estate, Alamo Classic Italian estate designed by Beverly Hills architect, Brian Tichenor. Experience luxury 30 miles East of San Francisco. 10Âą acres with stunning Mt. Diablo views, Mediterranean gardens, pool, tennis court and guest house.
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Exceptional Property in Westside Danville
348 Hartford Road | Danville | Offered at $2,490,000 Located on one of the premier streets in Danville’s highly desirable westside, this remodeled home was designed with a balance of understated elegance and California living. An exceptional property, set at the end of a cul-de-sac and just a stroll or bike ride from the charming downtown, features 4761± sq. ft., 4+BR/4BA. Tasteful fine finishes begin before you even enter the house with authentic San Francisco paver stones and beautiful one-of-a-kind solid alder front door. Fabulous gourmet kitchen, with custom-made alder cabinetry and top appliances, adjoins family room and European dining area with fireplace. Luxurious master bedroom with romantic fireplace and spa-like bath, with steam shower and two walk-in closets. Ideally set on .73± acre among mature oak and bay trees, with complete privacy. Landscaped lawn area features a charming white gazebo for intimate dinners, pool, spa and playhouse.
Rob & Kathy Olson 925.253.6216 rolson@pacunion.com
www.348Hartford.com
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Breathtaking Valley Views in Blackhawk
61 Eagle Ridge Place | Blackhawk | Offered at $5,498,000 Located on the most prestigious street of Blackhawk, this absolutely stunning home offers 8000Âą sq. ft. of living space with breathtaking valley views. This one-story home offers 3BR plus a sumptuous master suite, 5.5BA, gym and complete guest house. Architectural elements are found throughout and include fabulous coffered ceilings (many with skylights) and unique entry water elements. Designed for large scale entertaining, there is an 1110Âą sq. ft. living room with sunken bar, formal dining room, wine cellar and spacious gourmet kitchen. The master bedroom is a true retreat with sunken sofa, dual fireplace and two luxurious bath areas including separate showers and closets. Situated on over an acre, the secluded grounds offer front gardens accented by wonderful water features and lush lawn areas. The backyard is a personal resort with abundant patio areas, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, gorgeous pool and spa, and magnificent views.
Caroline Schlendorf, Jack Schlendorf & Greg Jackson 925.997.3966 cschlendorf@pacunion.com
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www.EagleRidgePlace.com
Exquisite Wine Country Home
Traditional Wine Country Home
5137 O’Donnell Lane | Glen Ellen | Offered at $1,495,000
9601 Courtney Drive | Kenwood | Offered at $1,950,000
Remodeled 3BR/2.5BA residence with spacious floor plan. Living room with fireplace, great room, cook’s kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances and stylish master suite opening onto sunny terrace. Amenities include outdoor grill, fire pit, pool & spa, and guest house.
Traditional 4.26 ± acre Wine Country property with its own 1.5 ± acre Cabernet Franc vineyard. Located in Kinnybrook. View home with 4BR/3BA, pool, large porch, wine storage room, seasonal creek and mature landscaping.
Maurice Tegelaar www.GlenEllenHome.com 707.484.8088 mtegelaar@pacunion.com
Maurice Tegelaar www.CourtneyDrive.com 707.484.8088 mtegelaar@pacunion.com
Wine Country Retreat with Pond
Casual Elegance
17338 7th Street East | Sonoma | Offered at $2,495,000
9808 Courtney Drive | Kenwood | Offered at $2,295,000
Peaceful country retreat in coveted The Ranch on Sonoma’s east side. Home features 3BR plus 2.5BA, formal living room with fireplace, contemporary kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances, spacious master suite, den, pool, and views. Summer living at its finest.
Exquisite Kenwood estate located in Sonoma Valley’s desirable Kinnybrook. Vineyard and valley views on this knoll top setting are some of the highlights of this 5500± square foot home with amenities including chef’s kitchen, 2 master suites, and between suites and environmentally.
Maurice Tegelaar www.TheRanchSonoma.com 707.484.8088 mtegelaar@pacunion.com
www.Kinnybrook.com Maurice Tegelaar 707.484.8088 mtegelaar@pacunion.com
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Views! Views! Views!
Sonoma View Home
1460 Lawndale | Kenwood | Offered at $1,895,000
18185 7th Street East | Sonoma | Offered at $1,300,000
Desirable Lawndale Road ranch-style retreat located in the heart of Sonoma Valley Wine Country. 2BR/2.5BA home, guest casita, gardens, pool and outdoor spa. Nestled on 10.36 Âą acres near Annadel Park with stunning valley and mountain views.
Contemporary-style retreat located on the east side in The Ranch. Panoramic views from 3BR/2BA home, natural landscaping, magestic oaks, plunge pool, expansive decks and light-filled open floor plan home. Nestled on 4.1 Âą acres with beautiful valley and bay views.
Maurice Tegelaar 707.484.8088 mtegelaar@pacunion.com
www.LawndaleRoad.com
Maurice Tegelaar 707.484.8088 mtegelaar@pacunion.com
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Enchanting Small Vineyard Property
1691 St. Helena Hwy | St. Helena | Offered at $1,150,000 Located between St. Helena and Rutherford, this 1.3 acre property with 2/3 acre vineyard is perfect for the wine country life. Stylish home has 3 bedrooms, 2 remodeled baths and a large living/dining area with pine floors. Kitchen is remodeled with concrete counters and stainless steel appliances. Gorgeous views to the garden, vineyard and western hills. Guest cottage, two art studios, and lovely gardens featured on a garden tour in 2007. Like a boutique farm with fruit trees, raised beds and gorgeous roses, this unique home has a shady picnic area, covered porch, and patio for outdoor entertaining.
Diane Flyr 707.696.6877 dflyr@pacunion.com
Sheila Kelly 707.486.5166 sheila.kelly@pacunion.com
www.18185TheRanch.com
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High Design, High Sustainability
131 Hllside Avenue | Mill Valley | Offered at $3,855,000 The Hillside House is a new LEED-H Platinum certified home located just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco in Mill Valley, California. Recently completed, this 3BR/3.5BA home has the distinction of being the first LEED-H Platinum home in Marin County, and one of only a handful in the state of California. The LEED for Homes Rating System is the nationally-recognized standard for green building administered by the US Green Building Council (www.usgbc.org). Looking firmly into the future, this red cedar modern masterpiece blends a curated mix of architectural symetry and pleasantly imperfect craftsmanship.
Matthew Pouliot 415.265.7020 Matthew.pouliot@pacunion.com
www.PouliotProperties.com
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Coveted Sycamore Park!
A New Home From the Ground Up!
7 Plymouth Avenue | Mill Valley | Offered at $1,495,000
55 Santa Rosa Avenue | Sausalito | Offered at $2,200,000
Coveted Sycamore Park, single story, 3BR, 2BA home, remodeled and renovated in the last few years. Kitchen/dining/family area opens to lushly landscaped garden and yard. The kitchen features custom maple cabinets and quartz counters. That Zen touch of elegance and taste! Blocks to excellent schools and downtown Mill Valley. One-car garage.
Brand new Cape Cod style 4BR, 3BA home with Bay to Angel Island views. Sited on a sunny, level lot in the Banana Belt area of Sausalito. An artistically designed garden, patio and level lawn accentuate its charm and appeal. Refined with top quality finishes, this home is polished to perfection. Includes all the latest bells and whistles. Two-car garage.
www.7Plymouth.com Stephanie Witt 415.377.7553 stephanie.witt@pacunion.com
www.55SantaRosa.com Stephanie Witt 415.377.7553 stephanie.witt@pacunion.com
Little City Farms
Blocks to Downtown Mill Valley!
526 Northern Avenue | Mill Valley | Offered at $1,095,000
205 Lovell Avenue | Mill Valley | Offered at $1,195,000
This 3BR, 3BA enchanting cottage, built in 1926 has been remodeled over the years and is set on a gently sloping, mainly level lot with grassy lawns and an entertainment deck with hot tub. Sun room entry, living room with fireplace, fir floors, updated kitchen, family room, kitchenette and 2 bonus loft spaces. Easy access to SF, Muir Beach and Mt. Tam.
Just blocks to downtown, schools and parks, this contemporary 4BR, 2.5BA has a great room – living, dining, kitchen and family room – with architecturally soaring ceilings, walls of windows and doors that open to a spacious deck. Sweeping valley views and a level lawn below the house. The perfect destination house!
Stephanie Witt www.526Northern.com 415.377.7553 stephanie.witt@pacunion.com
Stephanie Witt 415.377.7553 stephanie.witt@pacunion.com
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Magnificent Kent Woodlands Estate
106 Diablo Drive | Kent Woodlands | Offered at $10,495,000 Nestled among tall trees and lush green foliage, this resort style property is situated on 1.75 acres in lower Kent Woodlands. Two gated entrances lead to four magnificent Santa Barbara influenced stucco and tile buildings which grace the very private, quiet and level grounds offering inspirational vistas of Mount Tam. Stylishly remodeled, this estate is a feast for the eyes, and exudes a freshness that enhances the indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Sweeping lawns, organic fruit trees, vegetable gardens, berry patches, grape and kiwi vines, dozens of rose bushes and an herb and flower garden close to the kitchen make up this verdant landscape. Passionate about the environment, the property is completely organic and features a self-sustained water capture system and a well that together irrigate the entire property year round. Located in award-winning Kentfield School District.
Marilyn Rich 415.516.5300 marilyn@finelivingmarin.com
www.KentWoodlandsEstate.com
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Splendor in Larkspur
140 Wilson Way | Larkspur | Offered at $1,795,000 Situated on a sunny knoll, this remodeled Italian style contemporary provides a luxurious opportunity for indoor/outdoor living. Panoramic views of the bay and Mt Tam surround this amazing retreat. Featuring: 3 bedrooms plus a separate studio/4th bedroom, 4 baths, approx 3200 sq. ft. of living space, two levels of wrap around decking, elegant master with “his” & “her” baths, floor to ceiling windows, custom cherry floors, family room, office, wine cellar, hot tub, sauna, private gated entry, level area for parking or for recreation, and a two car garage. All of this plus close proximity to downtown, shops, and schools.
www.140WilsonWay.com
Cal Dodge 415.310.1340 cdodge@pacunion.com
Modern Contemporary
Magnificent View Lot
149 Ridgeway Avenue | Fairfax | Offered at $799,999
2225 Vistazo East | Tiburon | Offered at $2,475,000
Architect designed contemporary on view lot with level yard. Built in 1995. 3 bedrooms + 2 full baths, modern open floorplan. Living/kitchen/dining flow to outdoor deck, hardwood floors, gas fireplace, extra large master suite, attached 2 car garage. excellent schools adjacent to open space.
A rare opportunity build in old town Tiburon on one of the few remaining large view lots. This .918 acre upslope lot has stunning views of the East Bay, Angel Island, Raccoon Straits, the San Francisco skyline & the Golden Gate Bridge. Minutes to downtown restaurants, shops, tennis & yacht clubs. Take the ferry to San Francisco.
Tamara Goldman 415.602.5067 tgoldman@pacunion.com
www.149Ridgeway.com
Gail Johnston 415.509.1333 gail.johnston@pacunion.com
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www.2225VistazoEast.com
New Construction in Marin
The Landing at Hamilton | Southern Novato | Starting at $749,000 Four homes ready for IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY. The Landing at Hamilton is a secluded enclave of luxurious homes reflecting timeless style and contemporary conveniences. These thoughtfully designed homes focus on sophistication, beauty, and community. Residents will enjoy spacious and refined interior spaces and numerous outdoor amenities virtually unmatched in Marin County. The Landing at Hamilton benefits from easy access to recreation, dining, shopping, schools, transportation, and the myriad benefits of living at Hamilton Field in Novato. Base pricing begins at $749,000. We have four floor plans from 2,432 square feet to 3,073 square feet.
Kyle Frazier 415.350.9440 kyle@imaginemarin.com
www.TheLandingNovato.com
Remodeled View Home with In-Law
Beautiful Newly Constructed Architectural Home
64 Prospect Drive | San Rafael | Offered at $645,000
357 Rose Avenue | Mill Valley | Offered at $1,899,000
Remodeled view home with granite & stainless kitchen, access to decks, spacious living & dining room, 3BR/2BA on the main level. Extended living on lower floor with complete amenities, 1BR/1BA living room and kitchenette area, opening out to private patio and gardens. Lots of parking + garage.
4BR/5BA new architectural home designed by Jared Polsky. Main level with Great room incls. living room with distant views of Angel Island & Bay Bridge, chef’s kitchen, dining room, family room & 3 outdoor areas. Lower levels include foyer, 2 master suites, 2BR/1BA, laundry room, 2 powder rooms, bonus room, 2 car gar & elevator.
Yvonne Young 415.601.3531 yyoung@pacunion.com
www.64Prospect.com
Dorinne Low 415.388.9000 dorinnelow@pacbell.net
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www.357Rose.com
Grand Family Estate at The Summit on Gilmartin Drive
190 Gilmartin Drive | Tiburon | Offered at $8,780,000 Breathtaking, inspirational and truly “one of a kind” bridge to bridge views from the summit of one of Tiburon’s most revered locations. This custom designed family estate boasts space, functionality and flow, enabling a grand family environment. There are three separate and private living areas, with up to ten bedrooms, depending on your individual needs. Three of the ten possible bedrooms are large suites, all with compelling views west and south. Additional features include seven and one half baths, ten fireplaces, additional kitchen on second level, family room or rec room, Au Pair quarters, pool, spa and an indoor sauna and a four car garage.
Jim Fraser 415.254.0253 JimFraser@MarinismyHome.com
www.190GilmartinDrive.com
The Joe Morgan Estate
5588 Fernhoff | Hillcrest Estates | Offered at $2,995,000 This timeless contemporary masterpiece known as the “Joe Morgan” Estate, designed for the Morgans by Frank Lloyd Wright associate Aaron Green, commands nearly 2.66 acres of prime Oakland Hills real estate with far reaching vistas of San Francisco bay and beyond, magnificent in and outdoor living and entertaining areas, pool and tennis court, surrounded by splendid, landscaped grounds. A Bay Area Landmark!
Fritz Hochfellner 510.338.1348 fritzhoch@aol.com
www.5588Fernhoff.com
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