441 Drake Ave., Marin City

The Extraordinary “Livermore Estate”

This historic estate is located on approximately 4 sunny acres and features a large, impressive home (circa 1907) and separate Carriage House (circa 1880).  The property was owned by the celebrated Burgess and Livermore families who lived on the property for many years.  Most recently the property has been the home of The Oak Hill School; a private school for children with special needs. 

The land is peaceful and lovely with much level and useable area, a natural stream and many beautiful trees and mature plantings. The property is located just two minutes from U.S. Hwy 101, within one mile of a major shopping center and public transportation.  Sausalito’s downtown amenities are approximately three miles away and San Francisco is within a ten minute drive.

The property is zoned “RMP-4” with the County of Marin which would potentially allow the following uses (subject to verification at County of Marin): A “single family home, two-family and multiple-family dwellings, lodges or organizational houses, school, libraries, museums, churches, private residential recreational facilities.” Other possible uses may include: day care facility, care home, pre-school, non-profit headquarters or private institute.

THE MAIN HOUSE:

This grand, two-story Queen Anne Victorian-style home has 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and 2 kitchens. Many of the original architectural details remain intact including redwood wainscoting, crown moldings, beamed ceilings, hardwood floors, lovely art-glass windows and a formal library room with a handsome brick fireplace mantle. There have been significant improvements done to the main residence in recent years, all to preserve and make this important home a comfortable and attractive place to live.

The principal bedrooms are located on the second level, each with high ceilings and ample windows. There is a sun-porch at the North side bedroom. There are two remodeled tiled bathrooms upstairs to serve these bedrooms.  A large attic space affords storage of larger items and is really worth a visit.

The main level has a reception entry-foyer with staircase to second level, the main kitchen, a butler’s pantry, storage room, enclosed sunroom, the formal dining room with bay windows, a spacious living room, , a library and a separate sewing or hobby room with many windows and great natural light. 

On the lower-level there is a newer full-kitchen with laundry area, storage, the equipment room with a modern furnace, phone and electrical service panels.

Outside the main house is a children’s play area (fully fenced) with a modern play structure. This is a warm sunny area that is inviting for both children and adults to visit , eat lunch and play.

THE CARRIAGE HOUSE:

Originally constructed in 1880 for Colonel Obadiah Livermore, this handsome two story building harkens back to a time where carriages and horses were the main means of transportation. The upstairs has two separate areas for living, adjoined by a short corridor. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs. Good natural light and a view of the main residence is seen here.  The lower level is a large unfinished barn or garage or storage space.   Behind the Carriage House is a pathway that leads to an antique cistern (water house) where the natural stream water was collected in earlier times for irrigation and livestock. 

THE PROPERTY:

The lot is approximately 4 acres (per County of Marin Assessor, not verified), and is gently sloping with much useable outdoor area for recreation and parking. (I would estimate that there is off-street parking for over 30 cars on this property).   In addition, there is long circular driveway that takes visitors through a beautiful park-like garden to the main entrance to the home. There, an impressive entry staircase leads to the handsome entry porch and pergola at the front door .  For deliveries, there is also direct-access to the main house from the rear driveway as well.

For further information and a private tour of this property, please contact:

Thomas Dreyer

Broker Associate

415-412-3443 (cell)

tdreyer@apr.com

www.MarinSelect.com

  Note: Any information on zoning, lot size, square footage, etc. has been obtained from the Marin County Assessor's data and has not been verified by agent and is not guaranteed to be accurate.