349 Forbes Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901

Beautifully maintained 4 bedroom/3 bath Sun Valley two-story home - first time publicly offered. This 2,823' home is nestled into a 7,500' flat lot filled with apple, pear, orange, fig and lemon trees, roses, numerous raised planting beds, an al fresco dining area, and multiple lounging areas. The separate double car garage is located down a long driveway and can accommodate at least one car, as well as storage and has several rooms that are currently used as a small home office and gym. The secondary spaces located in the garage structure are not included in the square footage of 2823, so you could call it a total of 3K square feet. Cherished by the same family for over 30 years and rented to only one family for the last five years, this exceptional residence offers a rare blend of warmth, comfort and privacy in one of San Rafael's most coveted neighborhoods. A new pavered front walkway leads to a front sitting area with large, weathered metal flower planters on drip irrigation. The front surround wall is under construction and should be complete before November. A locking gate on the driveway is the only entrance to the backyard, so pets and small children will be secured. The first-floor entry opens onto a large formal living / dining area with hard wood floors and a wood burning fireplace. This leads to the kitchen with a newer double fridge and Viking stove. The washer/dryer are located here. The kitchen is not large but is efficiently designed. The first floor also contains two standard-size bedrooms (or a bedroom and office/living space for au pair or in-law) and a full bathroom. The entire back of the house is composed of a very large sunken family room fitted with a full wall media center, gas fireplace, a storage closet, and tile floor. Sunlight pours through the Southern facing triple French doors leading to the backyard. If you like indoor-outdoor living, you will love this home. The 24' x14' primary suite is an upper-level private haven, starting with a dressing area flanked by matching walk-in closets, a spa-like bath with double sinks, a jetted tub and separate walk-in shower. The sunken bedroom has a vaulted ceiling and is large enough for a living and office area. An a/c split will be installed in this room before move-in. The southern-facing windows offer breathtaking sky views of Mt. Tam and the surrounding hills, as well as into the retreat-like backyard. The second upstairs 10.5 x 14.5' bedroom with double closet has its own full bathroom with tub/shower. The upstairs hall separates the two areas and contains a large closet, double skylights and windows. The entire upstairs, hallway, and staircase are carpeted. The current residents depart at the end of October and though the punch list is remarkably short, we will need perhaps two weeks to make the home move-in ready. Unfortunately, we currently have no interior shots of the home. While the homeowners live out of state, the property manager lives next door and can accommodate serious phone inquiries, though in-home showings will be highly vetted to accommodate the current residents. We appreciate your understanding. Utilities not included. Auto charging is at Level One with your charging device. We can discuss upgrading to Level Two.