In response to the mention of the potential family compound property in Bolinas that was run as Full Circle for many years, Suzanne Shelhart wrote, “Many thanks, you have done a great job describing the property. We are getting a ton of showings now and he really has to sell. Thanks for spreading the word.”

“Also wondered why you did not mention that fabulous property (3325-3327 Shoreline Hwy), Barbara Chevalier’s amazing estate at Stinson beach on 3.5 acres with a pond, swimming pool, and the renowned architect design? That is really one of my very favorite properties of all time.”

And I could’ve and perhaps should’ve mentioned it because even though the property has less bedrooms (five) it is in a magnificent setting … 4382 square feet on 3.5 acres the Pacific Ocean with views, a cottage and an amazing design by Albert Lansbugh this is an oh my oh my home … if you peek south you can see the Steep Ravine cabins … if you drive a few miles south you can take a tour of Slide Ranch an environmental education teaching ranch (after the Grateful Dead moved out, thousands of children continue to learn about farms, milk goats and make butter at Slide Ranch … I was on the board of directors there for seven years), or go just a mite further and have a pint at the Pelican Inn before visiting Muir Woods. In any event, a grand ocean front property that was on the market in ‘08 for $6.45M and is now, after more than a year on the market, available for $3.885M …. this is one heck of a great buy co-listed by Hugh Macmillian of Decker Bullock Sotheby International and Jeanne Sherfey of Hwy One Properties.

 Of course, there are better photos available … use the website search property button and see … then let’s go and see!

REO (real estate owned) (bank foreclosure complete, they’re selling) … First ‘that little Stinson cottage’ that was on the market last year for $760,000, foreclosed on and offered in the $360’s … 16 offers as of today and bid WAY up … perhaps into the $600’s.

Second REO, amazing four bedroom condo in southern Novato… sold in the mid $400’s two years ago, on the market for $210,000. Talk about a bargain!

Not even remotely an REO … There are two magnificent ocean front Stinson Beach homes on the market worthy of note on Seadrift Road …. a shockingly beautiful home with cathedral ceilings and bells and whistles for $6.2M and another, on a .65 acre lot, which is described as charmingly shabby chic by listing agent Katherine Beacock, owner of Seadrift Realty, Inc. Oh my, oh my … these are the homes one drools to own. Waves crashing, pelicans gliding by just above the surface of the water, seals calling out to you … wonderous homes that change lives!

Since you asked … more about that special 1400 square foot, two bedroom, two bath home in San Anselmo’s Yolanda Park … drive by okay but DO NOT disturb tenant, stop, poke or anything else … tenant is in the process of moving. Price to be determined … mid-$700’s.

As always, you want to see pictures, check in at www.tomverkozen.com and you’ll find pictures (any difficulties, call or email me) but better yet … Want to go shopping? I love the beach so let me know I’d love to go! (415)257-2039.

Posted by:  Tom Verkozen