Victorian Garden Cottage

This sweet Boho Chic Victorian Garden Cottage was built in 1904, just 2 years after Pacific Oil (Chevron’s predecessor) completed construction of the refinery. Point Richmond, (East Yards in those early days) was a small railroad settlement at the end of a dusty road. This well-loved home retains much of its original charm, but it has been updated, loved and cared for over the years. An approximately 230 sq ft studio ADU (with its own kitchen and full bath) was added in 2006, barely visible from the main house amid the 7800 square feet of landscaped, irrigated gardens. French doors in the main living area & primary bedroom (which was added to the main house some time after the original construction) open to a serene patio, perfect for alfresco dining & enjoying the garden on a lazy afternoon, or with a glass of wine in the evening. There is a full height basement with abundant storage/workshop space as well for you crafters out there. On a quiet cul de sac, with plenty of parking in a neighborhood of similar homes, it’s close to the elementary school, quaint shops & restaurants in the village of Point Richmond, and the Richmond Plunge, a unique indoor public pool. The public beach and ferry into the city are close by too. There’s easy access to the freeway for car commuters, & plenty of work from home space as well. This vintage masterpiece has bamboo and tile floors throughout, updated baths (with a refurbished claw foot tub), a well-maintained Wedgewood stove in great condition, and a front porch to greet all the friendly neighbors. An ample primary suite with French doors to the main living area has an en-suite bathroom and a built-in daybed/lounger with a view of the garden - the perfect mini reading room. Artistic touches abound in this serene space. The expansive irrigated garden is filled with birdsong, including a raptor nesting at the top of the redwood at the back of the oversized property. Some plumbing, windows & electrical have been updated over the years. The primary bedroom and studio ADU added most recently.