575 SUMMIT AVE, MILL VALLEY
$4,700,000 - REPRESENtED seller
Surround yourself in unrivaled views and chic contemporary design in this spectacular four-bedroom home with a private elevator on Mill Valley's sought-after Middle Ridge neighborhood.
Newly constructed in 2017 and beautifully sited to maximize the peaceful hillside setting and views, this exquisite residence is bathed in natural light and custom landscaping that includes spa-like grasses, gravel pathways and wood, metal and cement accents, providing a peaceful resort-like ambiance year-round.
An oversized glass front door opens to a raised foyer entry that provides a dramatic sense of arrival, overlooking the home's vast great room and magnificent treetop views that stretch all the way to the headlands. Step down onto beautiful walnut floors, soaring ceilings and designer lighting. Tall art walls and custom wall coverings are standard throughout this special retreat.
Architecturally designed for light and space, the main living level offers a generous footprint for seating, dining, cooking and relaxing. A spacious dining and living room with dramatic folding glass doors open onto the private deck with fire pit, providing the perfect flow for indoor and outdoor lounging. The open chef’s style kitchen features a gorgeous marble island with second sink and bar seating, handsome cabinetry, pantry and premium appliances, including a vented six-burner gas range, stylish built-in refrigerator with adjacent wine refrigerator, stainless farm-style sink, and dishwasher. The adjacent family room offers a favorite gathering spot with its warm gas fireplace with contemporary plaster surround, and a sunny breakfast area with windows to the views. An oversized dry storage room or second pantry, coat closet and a beautiful powder room complete the home's entertaining spaces.
The main level owner's suite boasts amazing hill views framed by custom motorized shades. The large suite includes two custom walk-in closets, an ensuite bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, oversized frameless glass shower, water closet and double vanity with waterfall marble counters, all surrounded by walls of windows and floor-to-ceiling marble tile. The owner's suite accentuates the home's retreat-like appeal with a private patio featuring a relaxing garden, seating area, hot tub with custom IPE siding, and easy access to the expansive lower-level terrace.
Descend the stunning glass-sided metal staircase or use the elevator to arrive at the extensive lower level where a long hallway features a powder room and a bedroom suite with a private bath. Ahead, the superb media room opens to the large terrace, outdoor shower accented with cedar and IPE wood, a stunning living wall of succulents, and beautifully landscaped grasses and a gravel pathway. The opposite wing of the lower level has two more bedrooms — one configured as a stylish office with cork walls, built-in shelving and desk — a home gym with padded flooring and mirrored walls, a cleverly designed Jack-and-Jill-style hall bathroom with a double vanity and two separate shower/water closet areas. A laundry room with side-by-side washer-dryer, metal folding counter and cabinetry, plus storage closets underline the ease of living in this smartly-designed home.
A two-car street-level parking pad, two-car garage with contemporary glass garage door, and wide gated driveway provide ample parking. The garage opens to its own wraparound deck adding even more outside space to this exquisite indoor-outdoor sanctuary.
Located in a gorgeous enclave of coveted homes Summit Avenue homes, this residence is surrounded by breathtaking outdoor spaces and popular mountain bike and hiking trails. Mill Valley amenities are just one mile away, and Redwood Highway is a 15-minute drive from your front door.