Neighborhood
Bathed by refreshing ocean breezes, this secluded enclave of fewer than 1,000 residents offers the best of casual coastal living. Only a 35-minute drive from the Golden Gate Bridge on California state Route 1, Stinson Beach provides a welcome escape from the frantic pace of everyday life. Beachfront homeowners enjoy expansive ocean views, free of frontal roads or development. The laid-back town of Stinson Beach has a small but vibrant Main Street with unique eateries, galleries, and a surf shop. After an exuberant day of swimming, surfing, hiking, or hang gliding, locals head for the patio of the Sand Dollar Restaurant for a plate of fish tacos and a cold beer. Right in Stinson Beach’s backyard, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area and Mount Tamalpais State Park offer hiking through towering redwood forests and hillsides strewn with wildflowers. Trails at nearby Point Reyes National Seashore weave through open pastures, rugged ridges, and coastal cliffs. Only minutes away, Muir Woods National Monument entices visitors to gaze in awe at the thousand-year old giant trees. Stinson Beach comes alive on the second Sunday of June, when it serves as the ending point for the annual running of the Dipsea Race, the second-oldest foot race in the U.S. In early fall, the California Road Club holds its Mt. Tamalpais Hill Climb, one of the oldest bicycle races in the West. Beachfront homes in Stinson Beach provide a magnificent view of the Pacific Ocean. Sunny bungalows in town offer lush gardens and a casual, barefoot lifestyle. Wherever you choose to live in Stinson Beach, you’ll be only moments away from quiet sunset walks on the beach or energizing hikes through endless acres of open space.
Features
Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and just one block above downtown Stinson Beach, sits a meticulously preserved and maintained historic home. Built in 1914, it was once The Anchorage Hiking Lodge, a sanctuary for weary wanderers, but is now the residence to two local legends whose story is as magical as their home. On the market for only the second time in the last century this property will transport you with its old-world charm, yet tastefully integrates all the modern amenities. With the original wood beams, porcelain kitchen sink, indestructible redwood siding, and built in one of nature’s most spectacular locations, this home compares to none.
Sip your morning coffee on the wrap around porch or in the lovingly cared for secret garden while gazing out on the breath-taking views of the Pacific Ocean, Bolinas Bay and coastal hillsides. With over 2,000 sq. ft, this 3 BD/3BA home features a fully equipped main level with kitchen, living and dining room, master bedroom with ensuite bath, enchanting stained-glass windows, original hand sanded board and batten walls, historic chandeliers and a hot tub set just right to peer out at the rolling ocean. The 700 sq ft upper level/dormitory is a blank slate, just limited by your imagination, featuring the original linoleum floors, a few built-ins, and a view to boot. The lower level with its own private entrance is a fully retrofitted 550 Sq ft, 1 bedroom apartment with kitchen, bedroom nook, full bath, living room, and walks out to a spacious veranda just waiting for your afternoon BBQ.
This street to street lot offers access from both the upper and lower streets, a detached garage with automatic door, and beautifully cared for garden along with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 1000 square foot of decks and covered porch.
Don’t miss this extremely rare opportunity to own a piece of history just an hour from the city yet a world away.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Main Level
- LUX chefs Kitchen
- Original porcelain sink
- Beautiful decorative tile
- La Cornue Custom 36" 5 burner gas range
- Miele Combi Steam oven
- GE Profile 23 c f French Door Refrigerator
- Breakfast nook
- Living room
- Hand sanded original board and batten
- Views
- Historic chandeliers
- Fireplace Tree of Life with auto smart kit
- Master suite
- Guest bath
- Bull Frog Hot tub Model 5RL w/ custom jet packs
- Wrap around deck
- Kenmore Eilte Heavy Duty Front Loader W/D
- Lower Level
- Kitchenette
- Bedroom
- Full bath
- Living and dining room
- Upper level
- Open room
- Original linoleum
- Built-ins
- 2 Steibel Eltron Auto w/ timers 240 V
- Tesla Solar Panels
- Grounds
- Secret garden
- Landscaped yard
- Detached garage
- 2 Automatic doors
- Street to street lot
- Pedestrian gate entrance from Buena Vista or Laurel
- Terraces
- Location
- Minutes to downtown
- 30 minutes to the GGB
- Wild-life
- Beach
