Stunning Ross Retreat

$3,250,000

100 Ivy Drive, Ross

Sarah Kowalczyk & Lotte Moore Presents

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Own a Ross Gem

Perfectly situated at the end of a quiet street, this private “Hollywood” bungalow (once owned by a member of the Grateful Dead and a small part of Marin County rock lore) offers luxury living in Marin’s most sought-after zip code. Boasting breathtaking views, multiple indoor/outdoor access doors, and a sunny, sparkling pool, this Ross retreat will charm you. The main level features a formal entry, reclaimed hardwood floors and a gourmet eat-in kitchen equipped with a commercial Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking range, Miele dishwasher, and a spacious pantry, making it a dream for any culinary enthusiast while its convenient access to the pool area enhances the seamless indoor-outdoor living experience. The dining room is warm and welcoming, with sliding doors opening to the balcony and a cozy fireplace. The formal living room, complete with built-ins, perfectly frames the view through sliding doors. The den offers direct access to the pool deck, making it a perfect spot for both casual and formal gatherings. On the lower level, the ensuite primary bedroom is a true retreat, featuring a sunroom and a fireplace for added comfort. This level also includes a full bath and two additional bedrooms, ensuring ample space for family and guests. The property includes a one-car garage with EV charger and gated entry and is located just minutes from town center, award-winning Ross schools, world-class hiking and biking trails.

SPECIAL FEATURES·
Gated driveway
Fully fenced
Reclaimed wood floors
Antique stone gas fireplace in the dining room
House-wide water filtration system
Reverse osmosis filtered water faucet in the kitchen
Built-in, temperature-controlled wine cellar
Rooftop Solar
EV charger
Garden
Prolific lemon trees
Recorded pedestrian easement across south downslope neighbor property
House is on a cul-de-sac that features a wide level area suitable for play with minimal traffic
Sewer lateral replaced in 2020

Property Details

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Main house size

2,500 sq ft

Neighborhood

Ross

What We Love

The home is located on a quiet street with viewsheds across Lagunitas Road to Goodhill and provides wonderful views of heavily forested hillsides to the south. There are multiple doors to provide outdoor access to decks and patios. The hilltop home is in the heart of Ross (a short walk to Town center) yet provides a reclusive and quiet Hollywood bungalow feel.

The home has an elegant deep pool in the front yard just outside the kitchen for ease of entertainment and access (as well as oversight of younger children) as well as easy access to upstairs bathroom with a shower stall.

The home is on a cul-de-sac at the end of the private road that allows kids a level play area and minimal street traffic.

The garden has 3 prolific lemon trees and a majestic Blue Spruce in the front yard as well as a small grove of redwoods in the sideyard.

The home has additional parking on the adjacent berm that provides ease of parking for guests and service providers.

The home was previously owned by a member of the Grateful Dead and is a small part of that Marin County rock music lore.

The downstairs quarters remain cooler in the summer offering comfortable sleeping temperatures throughout the summer.

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Neighborhood

Don't let the grand homes, private tennis courts, and gated drives fool you; beneath its opulent exterior, Ross remains a perfect place to raise a family. Local families can be found relaxing the pristine Ross Common, or picnicking, hiking, and fishing around nearby Phoenix Lake. Hiking and biking trails abound, and it's easy to spend an entire day on Mount Tamalpais. Diners can choose from Italian home cooking at Trattoria Fresco or French provincial cuisine at Marche aux Fleurs, a restaurant noted for its elegant garden dining and menu featuring the freshest, local seasonal ingredients available.