A Storied Mill Valley Sanctuary in the Redwoods
Do not miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire a magical piece of Mill Valley rock & roll history. Available for the first time in 76 years, this utterly charming vintage gem was the beloved home of one of the Bay Area’s famed musical families. If walls could talk! Preeminent world-renowned artists and music industry titans gathered here to seek solace and inspiration.
Residence
Spaces Steeped in Character and Light
Floating amongst majestic Redwood trees, this 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,449 square foot home is a peaceful and private sanctuary set on over .6 acres within a 5-minute drive from The Plaza. The heart of the home is the huge living and dining area with cathedral ceilings, old-growth Redwood beams, outlooks onto nature, and warm original brick fireplace. This was also the site of the two beloved baby grand pianos that had graced this room since time immemorial, and surely helped imbue the home with soul!
Also on this level are two bedrooms, a bonus room, and a full bath. One of the bedrooms is quite sizeable, with a gorgeous original brick fireplace and big French doors leading directly out onto a completely private view deck. The trees beyond this deck could be trimmed back and windowed to create full on Mount Tamalpais views from this area. Downstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms, a full bath, laundry, utility room, and ample storage. One of these bedrooms could easily be a den/family room or additional space for play and artistic pursuits.
Features
Warm Details, Outdoor Space, and Unique Potential
Right outside is a big deck, perfect for dining alfresco or curling up with a book while basking in the sunlight. Adjacent to the living & dining area is the spacious kitchen with Redwood shelving and cupboards, cool storage nooks and hidden drawers, and full breakfast area. The kitchen is generous in size, and ready for someone to tastefully restore or modernize to their liking. Other notable amenities include an existing carport, huge driveway capable of parking 10+ cars, and a super fun network of little trails on your land that lead to a secret fort area and up to a level pad with excellent sun which is perfect for a vegetable garden.
Location
Connected to Nature and Recreation
Such a serene setting, the parcel backs up to County-owned open space, with direct trail connections to Blithedale Ridge all the way up to the peak of Mt. Tam, directly from your doorstep. At the bottom of Shady Lane, a few stairs shoot down to W. Blithedale Avenue, providing a flat, easy, 20-minute stroll directly downtown along babbling Corte Madera Creek through a Redwood forest. World-class outdoor recreation is right out your front door. Truly an enchanting place to walk the dog, cruise the trails, or just enjoy restorative introspection.
Homes of this size, in this location, with this historical provenance, do not come up very often. This is your chance to breathe new life into the home, create a new legacy, and put your own touch on this magical oasis in the heart of Mill Valley.