Olive Ridge - New Single Family Homes in Novato from $1,259,950

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Olive Ridge - Christopherson Homes

Christopherson Homes presents a new collection of luxurious single-family residences, on large lots, surrounded by 20 acres of open space in eastern Novato. Located on the former site of the exclusive Olive Tennis Club, this neighborhood provides a limited number of homes designed to reflect rural California architectural themes with Farmhouse and Craftsman influences...Home designs range from approximately 2,800 to 4,400 square feet, with three to five bedrooms, up to four and one-half baths and two- or three-car garages (per plan). Situated on pool-sized lots, exteriors have a classic look with authentic details such as lap or shingle siding, single-hung windows, oversized front and rear porches or large courtyards, carriage house-style garage doors and dormers, large fireplaces and an inglenook. Interiors are spacious and light-filled with elegant touches such as wood-cased windows and doors, open tread staircases, all-tile baths, ceramic tile floors, living and family room fireplaces and Euro-style cabinets. A variety of upscale options and upgrades are also offered...Olive Ridge's desirable north Marin County location is close to downtown Novato, parks, the Sausalito Yacht Club and other recreation, with easy access to Highways 37 and 101. Destinations such as San Francisco and the Napa/Sonoma wine country are a scenic 45-minute drive away...The City of Novato has recently instituted a residential green building ordinance for all new single-family homes and major remodels. Points are awarded in the categories of resources, energy and indoor air quality/health. Olive Ridge meets the requirements of the City of Novato's Green Building Ordinance (No. 1503), which means there are major efforts in the area's of recycling, protecting the environment during construction, and use of energy-efficient materials and techniques,including photovoltaic solar panels.