Backing up to Mt Burdell, this home is immersed in the serenity & peace of the spectacular open space. Whether dining on the deck, gardening or enjoying the spa, the natural beauty & the sounds of birds will quench your thirst for nature. Raised garden beds provide space for a bounty of vegetables or armfuls of cut flowers- and probably both! The layout of the home itself benefits a number of lifestyles. The formal living room, with a fireplace, offers a tranquil escape for relaxing, reading or entertaining; the dining room is spacious enough for large gatherings, yet offers a coziness for more intimate meals. Both enjoy tall cathedral ceilings, adding to their immediate appeal. Just beyond is the open kitchen, the heart of the home, with generous cabinets & counters overlooking a delightful view of the yard. A built-in desk is available for an easy perch to work on a laptop, or finish homework near the snacks! A large informal breakfast room is ideal for watching the early morning birds just outside. Adjacent is the family room, with the second fireplace & built in bar area, with sliding patio doors to the deck & yard. On the same level is the laundry room, the first bedroom and a full bathroom. Garage access is also on this floor. Upstairs the hall offers a closet and beautiful built-in bookcase, a natural place to keep your library or treasured collections. With an entry of double doors, the primary will surprise you with the grand size and perfect view of the open space behind the yard. The ensuite bathroom has both a separate soaking tub and shower, dual sinks in a large vanity, a private water closet and a wonderful walk-in closet. This area has a large window to the view as well, filling the bathroom with natural light. The 3rd bedroom, with a walk-in closet, has a separate vanity area and shares the shower and tub with the 4th bedroom. The last bedroom is full of light, has high ceilings and a separate vanity area as well. Overall this home offers the right blend of open areas and separate spaces, with inviting yard spaces for all age ranges. Close to trail heads with miles of hiking or biking, this neighborhood with wide streets and sidewalk is also minutes from the Smart Train Station, the 101 onramp and downtown Novato. You will find this to be an ideal location to start your weekend adventures, whether staying local for the festivals and parks, venturing to the wine country, discovering artisanal cheeses or olives, or heading to the Sierras!