5 Beds • 3 Baths • 3,383 SF • 10,846 SF Lot • $2,825,001 SOLD
394 Hilary Drive Improvements Since Purchase
Improvements guided by premier San Francisco designer, Chris Miniello, http://www.cminiello.com/
Home featured in Marin Magazine after renovations:
http://www.marinmagazine.com/December-2017/Against-the-Clock/
Improvements made in 2013 & 2014:
Main Level
Gutted entire kitchen and dining room down to the studs
Fully renovated main level bathroom including new porcelain and marble tile, new vanity, new lighting and new fixtures
Entirely new electrical, including replacing every single outlet and switch
Installed premium wide plank oak floors throughout entire main level (kitchen, dining and living room) and on stairs up to bedroom level
Extensive custom cabinetry for kitchen
Installed three skylights in kitchen area
Purchased premium Thermador appliances, including refrigerator column, freezer column, double oven, induction cooktop, high-end hood, dishwasher and microwave. Also added three temperature zone wine cooler, Blanco sink and premium fixtures throughout
Installed premium Caesarstone quartz countertops
Added seven foot wide picture window to showcase San Francisco Bay water views
Added / replaced three other windows
Removed several walls and added new structural supports to facilitate much more open floor plan with much more light and views
Added new built in shelving in dining room
Installed new recessed lighting throughout
Installed LED lighting on top of beams across living room
Installed new washer / dryer
Installed new electrical panels for entire house
Installed new interior glass doors
New doorknobs throughout
Added new lighting fixtures on walls
Installed new front door with frosted glass to allow more light into entry area
Upper Bedroom Level
Installed new carpets throughout two bedrooms and stair landing area
Replaced all bathroom lighting and fixtures
Replaced all bathroom faucets
Installed new closet hardware to make space more usable
Replaced every light switch and electrical outlet
Added new lighting fixtures on walls
Replaced all doorknobs throughout
Installed new toilet in master bath
Ground Level
Replaced old panel ceiling with new sheetrock ceiling
Installed new recessed light throughout
Installed new carpets
Replaced sliding door to exterior
Installed new doors for utility area
Replaced various HVAC components
Replaced retaining wall outside ground level sliding door
Replaced every light switch and electrical outlet
Replaced sliding doors separating basement area from work room / storage area
Other
Removed four very large view obstructing trees to reveal Golden Gate Bridge views from all levels of the house and nearly unobstructed, expanded Bay views from all levels of the house
Re-painted entire house inside and out, including wood beams on interior ceilings and fireplace
Re-painted exterior balcony
Re-painted exterior bricks the same color as siding to create more uniform, contemporary look
Installed new premium modern window blinds throughout entire house
Added new membrane to seal exterior entryway (was unsealed before).
Replaced boards in entryway
Replaced all sliding doors and glass windows with cross hatching to better showcase views
Renovations Starting June 1, 2015
Combine two upstairs bathrooms into a large master bath with premium tile and fixtures. Expose vaulted ceiling in master bathroom and install skylights and new window with Golden Gate Bridge views. Replace all legacy plumbing and electrical work
Put in new bathroom with premium tile and fixtures in between office and kids’ room so children have separate, larger bathroom then current bathroom at top of steps. Expose vaulted ceilings and install skylights. Entirely new plumbing and electrical
Wall in office area to create 5th bedroom, so house is five beds / three baths. Add built-in bookshelves
Add storage areas above closets in two kids’ bedrooms
Install same oak wood floors on upstairs landing and master bedroom.
Install oak wood floors in lower level hallway and in steps down to basement
Improve / optimize space utilization of all upstairs closet spaces, including adding new usable storage areas above closets
Relocate medicine cabinet in upstairs landing area
Replace carpet in family room
Re-route vent pipes to exterior. Add new ventilation systems to bathrooms
Improvements starting May 1, 2017:
Re-paint exterior balcony
Replace glass panels on sliding doors
Re-surface driveway with new layer of asphalt
Snake and clear outside drainage systems
Dig up and replace last ten feet of exterior drainpipe. Add new drain to better catch water flowing from uphill
Re-landscaped entire back yard. Install over 1700 square feet of premium turf in level back yard on two levels. Pruned trees to reveal water and bridge views.
Add exterior fountain
Replace exterior light fixtures
Install bird spikes on sections of roof
Improvements starting April 2018
Installed custom redwood hogwire panel fence to enclose perimeter of property for dog and kids
In coordination with neighbors, install new, wider drainpipe along property lines to route water downslope away from properties
Enhanced back yard landscaping
Improvements starting December 2019
Replace rear property line fence
Enhance back yard landscaping
Replace four sliding glass door panels
Re-painted house exterior, power wash decks
Completed since March 2020 inspection
Replace ground level large window
Repair car port support beam (in-process, to be completed by closing)
Various minor plumbing repairs
Replace sewer lateral
Replace roof
Install augment reality exterior audio system
Replace deck on front of house
Various interior re-painting work
Extensive exterior mulch added around property
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