Charming Victorian Cottage in the Heart of Inverness
Tucked in the heart of old Inverness’ First Valley, this enchanting Victorian cottage, built in the 1890s, stands as a testament to the summer retreats favored by affluent families from San Francisco and Berkeley. With its warm and cozy ambiance, the cottage embodies a simpler, more serene lifestyle, in stark contrast to the bustling urbanity of city life. Its quaint architecture and nostalgic charm invite reflection and tranquility, making it a perfect escape from the hustle of modern living.
Listed at $1,795,000
Fully renovated and refreshed
The cottage has been updated to contemporary standards while retaining much of the original charm. Beadboard paneling in natural wood lines the living room and the upstairs great room. Double pane windows were carefully selected to complement the shingled exterior. And in a huge improvement from the original summer house: insulation and central heat!
The main level
The Primary bedroom has a private bath wth heated floors. Upstairs, a "great room” offers space for playing or sleeping…and a second full bath. The original fir flooring has been smoothed and polished to show off its old wood glow. The easy-to-work-in kitchen allows easy connections to a corner dining area or the private back deck. A laundry room and a convenient half bath are finishing out the main level. Just off the back deck is a roomy workshop or home office.
Detached second unit
On the garden's edge, a former garage is now a detached second unit or guest house with its own kitchen and bath.
Flagstone path leading to the front porch.
You can settle in and wave to the neighbors as they stroll by with their dogs or off on a hike on one of the many trails up to the ridge. The year-round creek gives a gentle murmur, adding to the serenity one can enjoy here.
