Popular but rarely available Carmel model with the primary suite on the main level! Enjoy comfortable living in this tastefully updated home backing to open space in Hamilton’s Bayside neighborhood, southern Novato. Open and airy with architectural details including custom cabinetry and art niches. 2bd/2ba on the main level; upstairs is the 3rd bedroom with a large built-in bookcase, perfect for an office.

The redesigned kitchen has quartz counters, full-height tile backsplash, gas slide-in range and a brand new stainless French door refrigerator and dishwasher. A large breakfast bar easily seats 4 adults.  The soft-close cabinetry features generous drawer space. Outside, the back yard is a lush and private oasis that has been doted on by a talented gardener. Vibrant plants border the patios and flagstone pathways. The centerpiece is a terraced hillside with a see-through fence to Reservoir Hill open space.

Well-maintained home with new AC and furnace in 2022, newer fencing, new washer/dryer in 2023. Brand new carpet and paint. Just blocks to SF Bay Trail which borders 750 acres of restored bay wetlands. Close to Hamilton shopping, restaurants, SMART train and more!

FEATURES & UPGRADES | 51 FERDINAND WAY

ABOUT THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Bayside at Hamilton is a mature neighborhood bordering the beautifully restored Hamilton wetlands.

GENERAL

2-car garage with interior access

Built in 1999

INSIDE COMFORTS & UPGRADES

Vinyl dual-glazed windows

Upgraded kitchen and bathrooms (see details below)

Custom cabinetry in dining room

Central air conditioning (new unit 2022)

New furnace (2022)

New Berber-style carpet (2024)

New interior paint in most rooms, plus garage walls and floor paint (2024)

Dramatic two-story living room ceiling

Wood burning fireplace in living room with gas starter

Niche for firewood

Architectural features include arches and art niches

Custom built-in entertainment cabinet in living room

Interior laundry with new washer/dryer included (bought in 2023)

Concealed-head fire sprinklers

KITCHEN – REMODELED 2017

Cabinets with soft-close hinges & self-closing drawers

Quartz countertops

Ceramic subway tile backsplash

Stainless steel undermount sink

Filtered water dispenser at sink

New GE counter-depth French-door refrigerator with ice/water dispenser (2024)

New GE dishwasher with 3^rd rack (2024)

Capital gas range

Stainless range hood

Recessed lighting

DINING ROOM

Built-in cabinetry/ buffet with quartz countertop

PRIMARY SUITE

Generous size, comfortably fits a king bed and dressers

View of hillside, garden and open space

Walk-in closet

PRIMARY BATHROOM – Upgraded in 2014

2 vanities with granite countertops

Wooden storage cabinet

Recessed medicine cabinet

Wood-look laminate plank flooring

Bathtub with shower over; glass shower door

Separate water closet

FULL BATHROOM – Upgraded in 2014

Vanity with cultured stone top (vanity painted in 2024)

Shower with floor to ceiling pencil tile, shampoo niche, tumbled marble tile pan, rain shower head and frameless door

Cork floor

UPSTAIRS BEDROOM

Custom bookshelf spans almost entire wall

Standard closet plus a second, large walk-in storage closet

OUTSIDE FEATURES

Backs to open space

Artificial turf in front yard (looks real!)

Gorgeous landscaping in front and back

Paver stone patios and flagstone paths

Sprinkler system in place (but was not used)

Western fence replaced in 2018; Eastern fence replaced in 2021

Storage shed in the side yard plus storage bin for firewood

Patio swing with canopy

Benches

Short distance to SF Bay Trail and dog park