English Tudor Country Estate in Mill Valley

11 Via Vandyke Mill Valley, California 94941 United States

Be Enchanted . . . welcome to Rivendell, a Classic English Country Estate with magnificent Marin, Bay and San Francisco Views.

Perched on a lush 2.6+ acre lot in a private gated enclave with complete access to Marin County Open Space and hiking trails leading to Mount Tamalpais and beyond.

Attention to detail is evident at every turn of this stately Tudor home completed in 2003 but filled with the richness of the past. Spanning over 5800 square feet, the house and separate guest cottage offer 5 bedrooms – one used as a large office – plus an additional office, and 4 full and 2 half-baths.

The formal entrance features a handcrafted door that opens to a grand entry hall leading to a sweeping staircase and formal living room including a Pembroke style fireplace with custom copper hood. Prominent throughout are authentic materials and designs used in classic Tudor Estates, including massive beamed ceilings, traditional molding, brick archways, doors and windows with beveled and leaded glass accents, handcrafted wood details, and rich hickory/pecan hand hewn hardwood floors. French doors open to covered verandas, bluestone terraces and level lawn overlooking panoramic views of Marin, the Bay, and San Francisco skyline, which can be enjoyed from almost every room.

Custom kitchen with all the modern amenities with the same furniture-quality walnut cabinets that are featured throughout this classic home. Top of the line stainless appliances include a Wolf range, Thermador oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator and two Miele dishwashers. Warm and welcoming kitchen including cozy fireplace and circular breakfast nook, family room with additional fireplace, and a formal dining room, all with amazing views.

Separate entrance access to mud room complete with sink and refrigerator for dropping off groceries or drying off the dogs after hiking the nearby trails leading to Mount Tamalpais.

The breathtaking staircase is awash with light from a 2-story wall of mullioned windows. It leads to an impressive master suite with peaked ceilings, dormers, more classic Tudor details, fireplace and private sunny view terrace. There is a large closet /dressing room which leads to a stunning bath featuring an amazing clawfoot tub made for two.

The lower level offers 2 ensuite bedrooms, an additional 4th bedroom/office, and separate laundry room. The large family room – with built-in cabinets and a fully equipped bar with seating for four – opens to a game room with billiards table. Once again, doors lead to bluestone terraces with San Francisco and Bay views.

Three-car detached garage with a private studio guest house above with full bath and kitchenette is perfect for au pair, caretaker, or guests. Featuring gardens and walkways filled with English roses, the grounds also offer access to a magical Redwood forest. Pictures speak a thousand words . . . take the tour at: 11ViaVandyke.com

Temporarily Off-Market but available to show by appointment.