3950 San Rafael Avenue

Description

Home is where the heart is and for many these days, it's where the office and the entertainment are. If you're looking for enough space to live, work and do so much more in a prime location at the top of Mt. Washington then look no further. At the front of property, there is the separate bonus studio with a kitchen and 3/4 bath that has been beautifully updated recently with new windows, fixtures, hardware and flooring. This is the perfect at-home office that will transform the time and stress once spent on a commute into a more productive tranquil day. Outside the front entry, you will be greeted by the soothing sound of gurgling water from a fountain and you'll feel the serenity and special ambiance of this property. Open the front door to your private sanctuary with exquisite volumes in the living areas. The family room, with built-ins and a fireplace, has a wet bar, wine refrigerator, bottle display cabinet, and opens via French doors to a romantic patio where you can dine al fresco in style. The kitchen, with a center island, has custom maple cabinetry, a Viking cooktop and a double oven as well as a breakfast area all looking out to pretty lush views. There is also a separate walk-in pantry. Celebrate special occasions in the formal dining area and relax in the living room with a beautifully tiled fireplace, an elegantly mitered corner window to capture the views, and its own deck where you can enjoy the fresh air and lush vistas. An extraordinary primary suite, with a cozy sitting area looking out to the horizon, has a wet bar and a fireplace and opens to a large tiled balcony with 180* views. The en suite bath with California faucets has a luxurious soaking tub with a handheld shower and enjoys tranquil views through a picture window. Additionally, there is a separate stall shower and dual vanities. An enormous boutique-inspired closet has custom shelving and cabinets as well as a center island with jewelry drawers. The lower level sleeping rooms provide extra space for family or guests and adapt beautifully for crafts, meditation or fitness. The property has a Honeywell security system, surround sound in the family room and speakers in many rooms as well as the patio, crown molding throughout, 2 tankless water heaters, drought-tolerant native plantings and views galore. Life is great at the top of the hill!