11 circle drive ross ca magazine
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Circa 1926, gated Ross compound with grand residence of French Normandy stature, paved circular drive, and approximately 2 acres of large level lawns and gardens, terraces, patios and sparkling pool and spa.TRANSCRIPT
11 CIRCLE DRIVE , ROSS
R E P R E S E N T E D B Y
Max Applegarth 415.298.7600
Lydia Sarkissian 415.517.7720
Bill Bullock 415.384.4000
Please call us for a showing.
Grand Ross Compound11 C I R C L E D R I V E , R O S S , C A L I F O R N I A
Circa 1926, gated Ross compound with grand residence of French Normandy stature, paved circular drive,
and approximately 2 acres of large level lawns and gardens, terraces, patios and sparkling pool and spa. In
the main residence, stunning sunlit kitchen, butler’s pantry, breakfast room and adjacent family room, ma-
jestic living room with curved balcony, palatial dining room with adjacent terrace, and beautiful master suite
with fireplace, stunning bath and spiral staircase to the private study with full bath. Six en-suite bedrooms,
including the master suite, on the upper levels. Gym and basketball court, theater, private pool and spa,
cabana, elevator, five enclosed garages and two separate outdoor kitchen and BBQ areas with bar, built-in
seating and fireplaces. Six bedrooms, seven and one half baths in the main residence, separate two-story
guest quarters with kitchen, fireplace and sunny patio, separate one-bedroom garage apartment and separate
studio, in the heart of Ross.
GENERAL FEATURES
• Built in 1926
• Approximately 2 level acres
• Renovated
• 6 bedrooms, 7.5 baths in the Main Residence
• 2 Story, 1 bedroom, 2 bath Guest House
• 1 Bedroom Apartment above Garage
• Detached music studio with bedroom, bath, and kitchen
• Detached hideaway studio with wet bar,
2 refrigerator drawers & ice maker
MAIN LEVEL
• Mosaic Tiled Foyer
• Center Hall Access to Main Level Living Spaces
• Sunken Living Room with Marble Fireplace, Built-in Book Cases, Large Bay Window, 4 sets of French doors and Tall Windows
• Formal Dining Room with wet bar, polished herring bone parquet floor, ornate plaster ceiling and adjacent terrace for al fresco dining
• Large Chef ’s kitchen, breakfast room & pantry
• Custom cabinets
• Stone countertops, center island with seating
• Professional Viking stove with 6 burners & griddle
• Professional ventilator, stove-top water dispenser
• SubZero refrigerator/freezer & under counter drawers
• Double Miele dishwashers
• Butler’s pantry with wet bar, ample dinner-
ware/glass storage & double dishwashers
• Media room, library
• Powder Room
UPPER LEVELS
• Master Suite on 2 levels
• Fireplace
• Built-in book/display cabinets
• French doors access to balcony overlooking
the terrace.
• Bath features custom stone surrounds, spa tub and separate shower, WC and bidet, built-in vanity and spacious dressing room.
• Spiral staircase to the private study with full bath
• Second 2-level Bedroom Suite (at the opposite end of the hall)
• Spacious bedroom with ample closets and full bath
• Staircase to upper level bedroom/study
• 3 additional en-suite bedrooms
• Children’s playroom
• Swimming pool, spa, cabana w/BA, & full kitchen
• Outdoor Kitchen with Viking BBQ & 2 refrigerators
• Children’s playground with tree fort
& built-in trampoline
• Large vegetable & fruit garden area
• 2 wells for irrigation
• Volley ball/badminton court, room for tennis court
• Exercise/gym area & basketball court
• 3 car garage accessed from Circle Drive
• 3 car garage accessed from Norwood Drive
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T R E E H O U S E H I D E AWAY H O U S E
D E TA C H E D G A R A G E P O O L C A B A N A
G Y M P O O L / S P A
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LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOM
DINING ROOM
DINING ROOM
DINING ROOM
BAR
FAMILY ROOM
FAMILY ROOM
TERRACE
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
KITCHEN
BREAKFAST NOOK
HALLWAY
MASTER BEDROOM
MASTER BEDROOM
MASTER BATHROOM
MEDIA ROOM
GUEST HOUSE
GUEST BEDROOM
GYM
POOL
POOL CABANA
POOL SPA
POOL
OUTDOOR KITCHEN
PATIO
FIREPIT
OUTDOOR KITCHEN
STUDIO
BASKETBALL COURT
VOLLEYBALL COURT
TREEHOUSE
MOTORCOURT
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R O S S , C A L I F O R N I ARoss is a small, incorporated town in Marin County, California, just north of San Francisco, nestled against the Ross Common, Fred Allen Park and Corte Madera Creek, and offering views of the surrounding hillsides and Bald Hill. The hub of Ross is its downtown where Ross merchants provide a variety of products and services in a relaxed, small-town atmosphere. The history of Ross is rich, dating back to land grants, up through celebrating its 100-year anniversary in September 2008. The population was 2,329 at the 2000 census.
A haven from modern day demands and stresses this park-like retreat is close to all the recreational activities and small town experiences that living in Marin County offers, plus all the amenities of the city of San Francisco nearby. California’s famous Napa Valley wine country is less than an hour North while San Francisco Airport is less than an hour South.
HISTORY
For thousands of years prior to 1800, the Coast Miwok Indians lived and were sustained by the land that is now called Ross Valley. The Coast Miwok revered the land, plants and animals of the Ross Valley through tribal cultural beliefs and practices. European diseases eventually decimated the Indian population. The settlement in 1817 of Mission San Raphael, with its vast land holding, also resulted in further incursions into areas occupied by the Coast Miwok Indians.
After the Mexican Revolution of 1821, the “land grant” system of parceling out land gave rise to what we now know as Marin County. Ross was originally part of an 8,877-acre Mexican land grant to Juan B.R. Cooper in 1840 known as Ranch Punta de Quentin Can-ada de San Anselmo. The Town of Ross itself was named in honor of James Ross, who purchased the land in 1857 for $50,000. Ross built his home on Redwood Drive and moved there with his wife and three children. When James Ross died in 1862 his wife, Annie Ross, was forced to sell a portion of James Ross’ larger land holdings to pay each of their daughters $10,000. The 297 acres she had remaining make up part of the Town of Ross today.
Ross Bear: When sculptor Beniamino Bufano’s compressed marble dust bear was donated to Ross by Jerome and Peggy Flax in 1971, it was placed in front of the Town Hall and soon became the symbol of the Town.
Post Office: In 1958, the Ross Post Office was built on the site of the old North Pacific Coast Railroad Station.
Town Hall: In 1926, the Town of Ross voted to spend $100,000 to buy the Shotwell estate upon which the present Ross Town Hall and Fire Station were built in 1927.
Once the Town was incorporated one of the first actions of the new Town Council was to make it illegal to cut down trees without Town approval. Soon the streets were paved, streetlights erected, concrete bridges built over the creek and a firehouse constructed. Thanks to the foresight of our early leaders, the Town today rests under a leafy canopy that is unique in Marin County.
The Town of Ross celebrated its 100-year anniversary on September 19-20, 2008. It was a magical weekend filled with many memorable moments and those that attended had a rare and wonderful opportunity to honor the community’s roots and welcome its future.
SCHOOLS
The Ross School, an elementary school in the Ross School District
Vision: We are a dynamic learning community that keeps the hearts and minds of children at the center of all we do.
Mission Statement: We build upon our small, personalized learning environment and partnerships with parents and community to provide the best educational experience for every child. We will Attract and retain outstanding teachers and staff; Teach, model and practice ethics, honesty, leadership and respect; Raise and maintain ample financial resources; Collaborate with parents and community to increase participation in parent organizations, school events and in the classrooms; Communicate all relevant school information when appropriate; Provide a strong academic foundation in which how one learns is as important as what one learns. This includes: Creative thinking, Effective communication, Problem solving, Confidence and courage, Leadership, Ethics, Caring, Health and well-being, Develop innovative teaching methods using technology and research-based best practices.
The Branson School, a private high school.
The Branson School inspires excellence in a nurturing, vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. Through the vitality, breadth, and rigor of its programs, Branson encourages
Lagunitas Country Club: The Lagunitas Country Club was founded in 1903 and is a small, private, members-only tennis and swim club located on Lagunitas and Upper Road.
Natalie Coffin Greene Park: In 1967, the family of Natalie Coffin Greene gave 25 acres of Phoenix Lake land for a park in her memory.
students to think critically, communicate clearly, develop their individual talents and interests, and pursue a lifelong passion for learning. Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community.
NOTABLE RES IDENTS
Sean Penn–Actor; Robin Wright Penn–Actress; Barry Levinson–Film Producer and Director (Rain Man, etc.); Phil Lesh– Musician; John Gray–Author; Huey Lewis–Musician; Frank Moore Cross–Harvard Professor and Dead Sea Scrolls editor.
WEBSITES FOR MORE INFORMATION
townofross.org; rossschool.k12.ca.us ; branson.org
LOCAL RECREATIONPHOENIX LAKE | LAKE LAGUNITAS | BON TEMPE LAKE
The Marin Municipal Water District manages all the land on the northeastern slope of Mount Tamalpais. With 5 reser-voirs in this area (Phoenix Lake was built in 1905), the Mount Tamalpais basin has unlimited hiking/biking/recreational options. Unlike the State Park portion of Tam, the trailheads near the lakes are easy to get to. Phoenix Lake, which is close to 104 Laurel Grove, provides convenient access and an abundance of hiking possibilities. A short and easy walk around Phoenix Lake requires a stroll of about 2.7 miles. If you've got energy to burn and strong legs, you can impress your friends by hiking all the way to the top of Tam, via Eldridge Grade. It's over 12.5 miles round trip, and an eleva-tion gain (and then loss) of 2,114 feet. Most visitors seem to use the trails near Phoenix Lake for exercise and relaxing walking with kids and/or dogs.
Bon Tempe Lake
Phoenix Lake Park
L O C A L R E C R E AT I O N
PHOENIX LAKE | LAKE LAGUNITAS | BON TEMPE LAKE
The Marin Municipal Water District manages all the land on the northeastern slope of
Mount Tamalpais. With 5 reservoirs in this area (Phoenix Lake was built in 1905), the
Mount Tamalpais basin has unlimited hiking/biking/recreational options. Unlike the
State Park portion of Tam, the trailheads near the lakes are easy to get to. Phoenix Lake,
which is close to 104 Laurel Grove, provides convenient access and an abundance of hik-
ing possibilities. A short and easy walk around Phoenix Lake requires a stroll of about
2.7 miles. If you’ve got energy to burn and strong legs, you can impress your friends by
hiking all the way to the top of Tam, via Eldridge Grade. It’s over 12.5 miles round trip,
and an elevation gain (and then loss) of 2,114 feet. Most visitors seem to use the trails
near Phoenix Lake for exercise and relaxing walking with kids and/or dogs.
11 C I R C L E D R I V E
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Max Applegarth
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Bill Bullock CalBRE #00837358
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