Tucked in between the San Rafael neighborhood's historic jazz center and the newly renovated hospital complex just east of downtown, is a LOVINGLY RESTORED and HANDSOMELY UPDATED 1888 Victorian home on ONE OF THE MOST GRACIOUS STREETS in our city. This proud Queen Anne with its interesting asymmetrical design and classic steep pitched roof shares the skyline with views of the city and a canopy of trees. The prominent front gable is decorated with a sunburst design; a popular motif reflecting the optimism that totally defined that 'Golden Age' era. Architecture then, celebrated craftsmanship and the current owners have taken that to heart! While modernizing the kitchen, baths, laundry, as well as the mechanicals in the home, the vintage features were preserved. So the stained glass transom window above the front door still shines on the social front porch. The original millwork running up the stairs, the turned balusters and newel posts, the deep baseboards on the main, and many of the rosette blocks in the doorways have also been carefully restored. Yet when it came to updating the home for modern living, these owners made clever use of space and chose finishes that were period appropriate but not fussy in the least! The bath and laundry spaces were exchanged to make way for a large elegant free standing tub, independent shower, and loads of marble tile! The laundry has high end modern cabinetry and an Electrolux washer and dryer. Downstairs a vanity repurposed from an antique dresser is the star. And the kitchen...bright fresh granite and marble top off the warm maple cabinets and new appliances. Outside, a modern day garage with pretty French doors open to a private yard perfect for 2 cars, outdoor toys, or maybe just a place to put a band and a dancefloor! Finally, a nice wrap-around composite deck for grilling and gathering at home but if you want to get out a bit, you're just a jaunt from downtown and not too far from the fun in Rino either. JUST FANTAS...