A rare retreat in Novato's coveted Pleasant Valley neighborhood, 8 Racquet Ct is tucked away on a quiet court shared by just three homes and offers an exceptional combination of privacy, space, and future potential. It's a truly special setting where tranquility, natural beauty, and a wonderful sense of community come together. Set on an extraordinary 34,500-square-foot flat and highly usable lot, this beautifully maintained home offers something increasingly difficult to find in Marin: exceptional outdoor space with room to breathe, gather, play, garden, and create. The expansive level grounds provide tremendous flexibility and possibilities while maintaining a wonderful sense of privacy. Thoughtfully cared for and beautifully updated, the home features a newer roof, newer owned solar panels with backup battery storage, and a stylishly remodeled kitchen designed for both everyday living and gathering with family and friends. …
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8 Racquet Court
A rare retreat in Novato's coveted Pleasant Valley neighborhood, 8 Racquet Ct is tucked away on a quiet court shared by just three homes and offers an exceptional combination of privacy, space, and future potential. It's a truly special setting where tranquility, natural beauty, and a wonderful sense of community come together. Set on an extraordinary 34,500-square-foot flat and highly usable lot, this beautifully maintained home offers something increasingly difficult to find in Marin: exceptional outdoor space with room to breathe, gather, play, garden, and create. The expansive level grounds provide tremendous flexibility and possibilities while maintaining a wonderful sense of privacy. Thoughtfully cared for and beautifully updated, the home features a newer roof, newer owned solar panels with backup battery storage, and a stylishly remodeled kitchen designed for both everyday living and gathering with family and friends. The outdoor setting is what truly sets this property apart. A sparkling swimming pool with an in-ground cover invites long summer afternoons and relaxed evenings, while a magnificent 3,500-gallon koi pond with a cascading waterfall creates a peaceful backdrop and brings an extraordinary sense of serenity to the grounds. An expansive deck provides the perfect setting for morning coffee, outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the surrounding landscape. The generous, level grounds also feature a flourishing vegetable garden, beautifully established outdoor spaces, and an abundance of usable space for recreation, gardening, entertaining, or creating additional areas tailored to your lifestyle. Inside, practical comforts include a three-car garage and dedicated laundry room. With its unusually large, flat and usable lot, the property also offers exciting ADU potential, creating additional flexibility for multigenerational living, visiting guests, a private workspace, or potential rental income. There is something wonderfully rare about a property that feels expansive yet intimate, private without feeling isolated, and peaceful while still enjoying the convenience and community of Pleasant Valley. More than simply a home, 8 Racquet Ct is a special retreat with space to enjoy today and exciting possibilities for the future, a place where family and friends can gather and lasting memories can take root.
Facts & Features
Property Info
Price
$1,895,000
Completion Year
1,985
Living Space
3,131 sq ft
Floors
2
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
3
Garage
3 spaces
Lot size
1 acres
Features & Amenities
Pool
Yes
Garage / Parking
3 spaces
Fireplace
3 fireplaces
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Central
Appliances
Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Microwave
Flooring
Carpet, Tile, Wood
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Lot Information
Garden, Private, Landscaped
Exterior
Garden
Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
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