A Marin County Eichler With a Matching Backyard Studio Just Listed For $1.3M

Just think what you could do with a 120-square-foot studio in your backyard.

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Located in San Rafael, this three-bedroom, two-bath courtyard model Eichler was built in 1957. The charming midcentury home has had some major updates throughout, and the compact, flexible floor plan has lots of potential for further modernization.

The home has 1,506 square feet of living space and a beautifully landscaped backyard, which features one of the home's highlights—a detached, 120-square-foot studio designed to match the main house. The separate "cabana" could serve as a home office, a yoga studio, an art studio, or even a children's playroom. Another interesting feature is the finished and insulated two-car garage, which is currently set up as a home gym and a children's play area.

The home's exterior has a fresh coat of paint,  a new modern fence, and beautiful landscaping. — The home's exterior has a fresh coat of paint, a new modern fence, and beautiful landscaping.

The fence in front of the house creates an L-shaped courtyard. The entrance is tucked behind the private gate. — The fence in front of the house creates an L-shaped courtyard. The entrance is tucked behind the private gate.

The home opens to views straight through to the backyard.

The kitchen and dining room feature an open-plan layout.

The home features a contemporary kitchen, but potential buyers may want to renovate it to match the home's midcentury look.

The living room has a wood-burning fireplace and a wall of windows with sliding glass doors leading to the backyard.

The post-and-beam construction extends out to the eaves and helps strengthen the home's indoor/outdoor connection.

The master bedroom also has sliding glass doors leading to the yard.

The second bedroom is pretty spacious for an Eichler.

The third bedroom could also serve as an office.

This is the entrance to the two-car garage.

The fully insulated and finished garage is currently in use as a home gym and a spacious playroom.

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