You enter through a rose-covered gate, walk through the fragrant
garden of roses, lilies, and wisteria, and open the ten-light door
into the formal entry. Utterly unique and thoroughly charming, this
gracious, spacious Victorian flat is furnished throughout with
handsome period antiques.
THE JEWELBOX GARDEN FLAT
Elegant and luxurious, this ground-floor (read: easy access, no
stairs, park at the door) garden flat is 1000+ square feet, with
nine-foot ceilings, century-old hardwood floors, three bay windows,
elaborate original moldings, a working fireplace, an antique ceiling
mural, and an enclosed patio garden. The front parlor has two bay
windows overlooking two different gardens. It is furnished with a
camelback sofa (makes into a queen-size bed), magnificent antique
partner's desk, and a damask wingback armchair.
There is also a TV/VCR/DVD. Pocket doors open to the back parlor/
dining room which features a bay window, working fireplace, and an
antique ceiling mural. It is furnished with a round dining table
(seats 4), a magnificently carved Victorian armchair, and a charming
loveseat.
The quiet, plush-carpeted bedroom features a highly romantic cast-
iron-and-brass queen-size bed, a 6-drawer dresser, a walk-in closet,
and a separate shoe closet. The split-bath offers both bathtub and
shower, as well as his-and-hers mirrors, and a vanity. The kitchen is
a chef's dream: stainless steel professional-style gas range, full-
size refrigerator, d/w, garbage disposal, and an immense pantry.
There's also a microwave, coffeemaker, and toaster. One kitchen door
opens onto your own private hedge-enclosed brick patio with a stone
table and benches for al fresco dining; the other opens onto a view
of acres of park-like woodland and a seasonal waterfall. The kitchen
table seats 2 to 4 people comfortably.
Two beautiful flower-filled gardens surround the mansion. The
property backs up to 15-acres of sun-dappled natural woodland with a
winter stream and waterfall. Most days of the year are sunny and
mild -- it's in the Bay Area's best weather area.
The flat sleeps up to 4 people in 2 queen-size beds, one of which
is a sofa bed.
No Smoking, please
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