Richardson Architects' original plan for this waterfront plot in Belvedere, California, was to revamp an existing 1960s house, but the discovery of powderpost beetles put that idea on pause.
Softbatts Sheep’s Wool Insulation by Bellwether Materials.
The belvedere vantage point to enjoy the vineyards
INAX tile is paired with walnut cabinets by Bellwether Millworks in the master bathroom, which also features Ladena sinks and Purist faucets from Kohler. The tab pulls are from Häfele, the Syncro floor tiles from Century, and the Niveous pendant from WAC Lighting.
The framed view from the bed in the master suite, which was intended as a "private belvedere" for the owners.
Architect Charles Warren Callister designed the one-bedroom unit to take advantage of dramatic views from the property. A double-height glass entry looks out onto vistas including the bay and Belvedere Island.
Spectacular belvedere overlook to experience the vineyards
LumiPod delicately installed on top of the Monts de Vaux belvedere.
The home is located in Belvedere, a community consisting of two islands and a lagoon in Marin County, California.
The Harris family rests easy on their new back patio abutting the Belvedere lagoon. The first order of business for this green remodel was to reconnect the house with its surroundings.
Strategically placed windows wrap around the main living room, framing postcard-worthy views across the Belvedere Lagoon and Tiburon Peninsula.
The outdoor living space is a belvedere and nothing less. A spectacular unencumbered view of the river and hills beyond is the star.
The property sits just blocks from the water with views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge peeking over Belvedere Peninsula.
The primary suite was perfectly designed to capture views of San Francisco, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay Bridge, Belvedere Island, Sausalito, Richardson Bay, and Mt. Tamalpais.
Belvedere Castle, a folly in New York City’s Central Park, was designed by British architects Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould in 1867.
The heart of the house is an enormous great room that offers sweeping 180-degree views that extend from Mt. Tam, to Richardson Bay, to the hills of Tiburon, and the Belvedere Lagoon
Elements in the landscape such as wall benches, stairway landings, a belvedere overlook and the seat rocks at the fire pit area shown here provide opportunities to stop and take in the view.
Continuing in the suite, we find boutique style his and hers dressing rooms. Hers features walnut slatted cabinets and a light velvet upholstery, White Onyx and bronze, his smooth walnut cabinetry with Belvedere stone and leather upholstery.
Now available to rent as a 5,600-square-foot holiday house, it features eight guest rooms and bathrooms.