Escape to nature while enjoying the convenience of city-living and an easy commute to both San Francisco or north! Nestled on a hillside in San Rafael's safe West End neighborhood, this home exudes privacy, peacefulness, and rustic charm. Affectionately referred to as "The Treehouse" because stairs are required to access it, this quaint and cozy two story home is ideal for an individual, couple or 3-person family with young child. It has only had three tenants over the past 14 years, who've said it was a favorite place of theirs to live. Upstairs: Beautifully remodeled kitchen with quality stainless steel appliances (gas convection range, microwave, fridge w/ filtered water and ice), dishwasher, Ceaserstone counters, and plenty of cabinet/pantry space. Dining area, cozy living/family room, bedroom, bathroom w/marble vanity and clawfoot bathtub/shower. Downstairs: A spiral staircase descends from the living room to a large room that has been a 2nd bedroom, family room, and home office. It has a small closet and a separate laundry closet with washer and dryer. Both floors have exterior access via a sliding glass doors to the lower & upper decks that run the length of the house and also connect to the entry stairs leading to the driveway & front door. Newer carpet throughout, tile in bathroom, and new vinyl planking in kitchen and dining room. Entire house is painted in off-white. There's a small patio area in the back and I f you love gardening, use of a large fenced organic garden area to grow your own flowers and veggies is possible. Off-street uncovered parking for up to 2 cars. Additional guest parking available for occasional use. An easy 5 minute walk to various local and delicious eateries, including Pink Owl Coffee, Moonlite Deli, Urban Remedy organic juice bar and snacks, Johnny Doughnuts, The Kitchen Table, Pond Farm Brewing (live music), the Mayflower Pub, and many others. An additional 7 minutes and you'll find yourself in the heart of town. Available for move-in now, this 2nd house on a large property has always been a rental and requires 1 yr. lease that is renewed annually. A multi-year lease may be considered for the right applicant. Non-refundable first month rent deposit is required to reserve the house or at lease signing. Security deposit at move in. A well-behaved, house trained pet may be considered with additional security deposit. All utilities (electric, gas, water, garbage) are separately metered and responsibility of tenant. Comcast High Speed Internet/TV or AT&T fiber service is available. Excellent AT&T mobile reception, and likely other carriers too. A renter's insurance policy is required. Respectful, non-smokers with good credit/references and clean background only. For more info or to be considered reply with your name, phone number, and ideal time(s) to call. Available now. This home has always been a rental property and will continue to be. 1-year lease term, renewed/extended annually. Multi-year term may be considered for right applicant, if preferred. 1st month's rent plus security deposit at signing. Prefer no pets, though may be considered with additional security deposit. All utilities (electric, gas, water, garbage) are separately metered and responsibility of tenant. Internet: Comcast and AT&T fiber service are available. Mobile Reception: Excellent AT&T and Verizon, possibly others. Renter's insurance policy is required. Non-smokers with good credit/references and clean background.
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