16 Fontana Court, Novato
Sold for $2,100,000
5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Bathrooms | 4,211± Sq Ft | 0.48± Acre Lot
Represented by Allie Fornesi
Nearly Half an Acre at the End of a San Marin Cul-de-Sac
At the closed end of Fontana Court in Novato's San Marin neighborhood, number 16 sits on nearly half an acre, with views from almost every room. Built in 1983 and updated since, it is a five-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home of 4,211 square feet, scaled for big gatherings and quiet weeknights alike.
The chef's kitchen anchors the main floor: a large island with a breakfast bar and prep sink, granite counters, a built-in gas range under a hood, a double oven, a built-in refrigerator and two dishwashers. It opens to a generous great room, while a formal dining room with a coffered ceiling connects through pocket doors to a dedicated game room. Original oak floors run through the main spaces, there are three fireplaces in all, and laundry sits on both levels. The primary suite has its own fireplace, a private office and a patio, with a remodeled bath finished with quartz counters, dual vanities and a soaking tub. A downstairs bedroom with its own bath works well as a guest suite.
The grounds are the real draw. An expansive deck leads to a pool with an electric cover, and a pond with a waterfall sits beside a gazebo, all framed by fruit trees. Central heating and cooling, a central vacuum, surround sound and a three-car garage handle the practical side.
San Marin sits at the northwest edge of Novato beneath Mt. Burdell, where the open space preserve's fire roads and oak-dotted trails climb toward wide views of the valley and the bay. Stafford Lake Park is a short drive out Novato Boulevard, the SMART train's San Marin station connects north and south, and downtown Novato's Grant Avenue, with its cafes, restaurants and summer farmers market, is about ten minutes away.
