3999 Roblar Rd, Petaluma

$1,199,000

A rare listing in the desirable Washoe / Stony Point area

3BR, 2BA, 1344 ft² | 2 acres | 1963

This home's open living area has gorgeous floors; a cathedral ceiling with Solatube lighting; fireplace; pass-thru serving area; chef's kitchen with stone countertops and handsome country cabinets; immaculate bathroom tiling and fixtures; sunny quiet bedrooms; modern plumbing, wiring & natural gas; double-pane windows and strong insulation.

The landscaped front and back has something for every season: mature fruit trees; vegetable garden with raised beds; flowering shrubs and vines; and a must-see 400 ft² horticultural nursery. Inside and out, this immaculate property is designed for garden-to-table sustainability.

Superior energy efficiency provides comfort and budget-friendly operation. On-site water tanks with fire hose hookups make for peace of mind and enviably low insurance premiums.

Extras include the garage with workshop, storage and laundry; spacious well-house with shelving; water tanks for fire safety; underground electricity and irrigation supply to rear acreage; large trailer parking with turn-around; seasonal creek and bridge.

The rear acreage has a breathtaking view of Western Petaluma's most verdant free range pasture — Sonoma County at its finest. Three potential sites are available for a possible additional dwelling unit.

After the evening commute the neighborhood becomes a quiet retreat, where the sociable friendly neighbors of this historic area enjoy the best that nature offers. Convenient access to Sebastopol, Cotati, and Rohnert Park. Fifteen minutes to Sonoma Coast.

A grand space • privacy • warmth • efficiency

Interior

Inviting and open living spaces

The modern kitchen layout places everything within chef's easy reach.

The full height counter space between the kitchen and dining room has breakfast sitting for two, or can become a food serving area.

The living room Solatubes and kitchen skylight capture the sun bringing outdoor light into the interior for a natural ambiance. The brick fireplace completes the cozy feeling.

Appliances

Modern utility, kitchen, and laundry appliances

Forced air natural gas furnace.

New 50 gallon water heater.

All kitchen appliances go to the new owner including: refrigerator, oven/range, toaster, microwave, dish washer, and garbage disposal.

Garage laundry room has a front loading washing machine and top-stacked gas dryer. Both are included.

Layout

Floor Plan

Ranch style layout with open plan kitchen/dining/living, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths.

Cottage life

Partly shaded / partly sunny patio area

The concrete patio provides a private sitting area overlooking the Japanese-style garden. Perfect for an evening barbeque, or to simply enjoy the many types of birds that share the neighborhood.

Garage

524 sqft garage with bright lighting and 9½-foot open ceiling.

Aluminum double-wide garage door has remote control and automatic safety shutoff.

Laundry area has built-in folding area and bulky item clothing shelves.

Garage extras: three double-door food pantry closets; workbench with tool organizer and hardware storage areas; four warehouse style shelves; custom 10-drawer office file cabinet. All included.

Supporting infrastructure

All of the outdoor plumbing, electricity, drainage, and hardscaping has been well-maintained. All of the infrastucture for power, water, and fire safety are designed for both current and future needs.

Well & Water

Wellhouse with pump, pressure tank, filtration system & shutoffs

The most recent well-completion log reports a final flow rate of 5GPM and a final pumping level of 53' after two hours of continuous pumping.

½ HP 230V pump; 85 gallon pressure tank; dual whole home water filtration system. Separate safety shut-offs for house and outdoor irrigation systems.

Wellhouse has locked door and bonus shelving.

Irrigation

Outdoor water piping extends 400'

Five risers with spigots spaced at 100-foot intervals makes garden water conveniently accessible with shorter hoses.

Electricity

Underground electric wiring extends 400'

Outdoor GFCI 120V, 20A, electric receptacles are installed at midpoint and terminus. Three in-ground junction boxes are available for future tap points.

Septic

Recently replaced septic system

Leach field lines, junction boxes, distribution piping, and cleanouts were all replaced in 2016.

Parking

Space for large vehicles

Two parking spaces in front for automobiles, plus four extra-long parking spaces in the rear can accommodate horse trailers, boats and large campers.

Fire Safety

Wildfire ready

Two 2600 gallon water tanks; a total of 5200 gallons of water ready for immediate use, with separate fire department connections for each tank.

One tank is designated for the main house. The second tank has been pre-installed for any future structures in the back half of the property.

Reports

Maintenance and upkeep records

Safety and Energy Efficiency reports show the home's operating efficiency and homeowner's insurance costs.

Consistently rated by PG&E as one of the most energy efficient homes in the neighborhood!

Third party inspection reports are shared for your peace of mind: defensible fire safety, chimney, well pump, water quality, and septic systems.

Lifestyle

Nursery

Horticultural workshop

400sqft open-sided germinating and growing area.

Standing-height watering racks on two sides for 40 linear feet of nursery plants.

Two warehouse shelves for tools and supplies, with 5' x 5' workbench.

Landscaping

A mix of deciduous and evergreen

A variety of trees, shrubs, and climbers — each with their own attractive habits — create a park-like setting throughout the front-half of the property.

Evergreen tree species include: Monterey pine, coast redwood, arborvitae, blue spruce, privet, coast live oak.

Deciduous tree species include: birch, flowering plum, flowering pear, scarlet maple, willow, valley oak.

Shrubbery include: dwarf spruce, red leaf Photinia, crepe myrtle, Leptospermum tea tree, forsythia, orange bee blam, Euryops bush daisy, hopbush, buddleia.

Climbing species include: clematis, potato vine, grapevine, wisteria.

Sustainability

Organic lifestyle

The three-bin composter makes for easy work. One bin for fresh kitchen scraps and garden cuttings; one that's "in the oven"; one that's ready to use. Tight covers keep the nocturnal roamers out.

Fruits

Something delicious all year long

There's something ready to be harvested every season: lemons, limes, tangerines, Japanese plums, sweet plums, loquats, figs, pears, apples, guavas, pomegranites, persimmons.

Perfect for fresh eating, pies, jams, jellies, canning, and preserving.

The Other Half

Room to Grow

The back acre is gently sloping, open, and fully usable for the new owner's next big project, whether it's a granny unit, a horse pasture, a solar panel farm, or a field of dreams.

Seasonal Creek

A bridge to the open prairie

An intermittant creek splits the property into front and back halves, with both sides gently sloping up from the property's low point. Water flows from the first winter rains until mid-May.

The bridge across the creek is wide enough to accomodate a full size vehicle when needed.

Gardens

Gardener's delight

The front flower garden is a haven for hummingbirds, mourning doves, and goldfinches — visible daily from the large kitchen window.

The back flower garden is planted with part-shade and full-shade species.

Wildflowers

Roblar de la Miseria

The back half of the property is a prairie-like field that comes alive in the springtime with lupine, California poppy, red clover, and red-stemmed stork's-bill, before giving way to a mix of California grasses and wild oats.

Immediately behind the property are the golden hills and free-range cattle of the Roblar de la Miseria, one of Sonoma Counties last large open tracts of undeveloped land, granted to Juan N. Padilla in 1845 by the Alta California territorial governor.

Vegetables

Raised beds

Four raised beds with gopher-safe bottoms provide plenty of space for all your vegetable favorites. Carrots, radish, turnips, onions, brocolli, kale, spinach, cabbage and lettuce have all been a success in this climate.

The fence and gate protects the interior area from deer and raccoons. The inner perimeter is lined with tomato pipes. The outer perimeter has sunk pots for mounding squash and melons.

Schematic

Sonoma County PRMD allows Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) up to 1200 square feet. There are 3 suitable sites on the property.

Washoe / Stony Point Area

Convenient access to Cotati / Rohnert Park, and just 15 minutes to the Sonoma Coast.

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