116 Portsmouth Dr, Novato, CA 94949

Property Description

Set at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this bright, airy 2,390 sq. ft. +/-, 4-bed, 2.5-bath residence occupies one of Hamilton's most coveted locations. Bordered by open space on two sides, the property opens directly to scenic walking trails & the Hamilton Wetlands, with acres of beautiful open landscape to explore. Built in 2003, the home offers abundant natural light & generous proportions, with recent updates bringing a fresh, contemporary feel throughout. Highlights include a renovated powder room, an open kitchen/family room with direct backyard access, a spacious, elegant primary suite with a newly designed walk-in closet, fresh landscaping & irrigation, and solar panels with Tesla battery backup. The main level opens with a dramatic 19-foot foyer and formal living room with high arched windows & plantation shutters, flowing into a spacious dining room with direct access to the side patio. At the rear, the kitchen & family room create a bright, informal gathering space with granite counters and backsplash, breakfast bar, induction range, Bosch dishwasher, stainless refrigerator, and ample cabinetry. The family room is anchored by a Majestic Vermont Castings gas fireplace, with an informal dining nook, built-ins, abundant windows, and a sliding glass door opening to the rear patio. Upstairs, 4 beds & 2 full baths are arranged around a bright central hall. The first bedroom offers views toward the Hamilton Wetlands, while the spacious primary suite features a tray ceiling, recessed lighting, custom shades, and a dedicated mini split. The adjoining primary bath includes a large soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower, double vanity, and toilet room, along with a large newly designed walk-in closet. Two additional roomy bedrooms face the street with a convenient second full bathroom & laundry room at the end of the hall. An immaculate 2-car garage has been newly upgraded with a speckled epoxy floor, striking hexagonal LED ceiling lighting, and Tesla EV charger. Currently outfitted as a home gym, with equipment negotiable, the space offers flexible use for parking, storage, fitness, or workspace. Outside, a generous landscaped side patio screened by new fencing wraps around to the backyard with terraced garden areas above. Just steps from the Hamilton Wetlands trailhead and miles of walking & biking paths, with convenient access to the SMART station, shopping, dining, Highway 101, and destinations throughout Marin, Napa and the Bay Area.