A beautifully preserved craftsman home in the historic Oakhill-Brewster neighborhood in Petaluma is currently listed for $1,150,000. The circa-1920 two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom residence spans 1,277 square feet on a 9,004-square-foot property.

The dwelling stuns with original details, like stain-grade redwood woodwork — contrasted sumptuously with teal paint in the kitchen and a rich-green floral wallpaper in the dining room. Plus, a front porch, French doors, and a large kitchen and pantry with generous cabinetry.

Upgrades like Marvin dual-pane windows seal up the vintage charm with modern-day, energy-efficient insulation.

A detached two-story barn has storage and a workshop space. The unit is topped with one-bedroom, one-bathroom guest quarters with a kitchenette and skylights. 

The yard has many seating areas and is exceptionally landscaped with raised beds, fruit trees and a super lush collection of plantings. 

For more information on this home at 306 Howard St. in Petaluma, contact listing agents Jeremy and Peg King, LivXplore Real Estate and Lifestyle, 707-338-8821, pegking.com, livxplore.com

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A renovated 1915 bungalow is currently for sale in Petaluma’s Oakhill-Brewster neighborhood, known for its variety of heritage homes. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom craftsman has been renovated with modern conveniences, but it maintains its classic style. The asking price is $1,099,000.

Quintessential craftsman details remain in good repair: the handsome coffered ceilings in the dining room, wide molding around double hung windows and a built-in glass-paned hutch in the dining room. Additionally, the original brick fireplace creates a charming spot to lounge in the living room, while the vintage tile in the bathroom makes a bold period statement. 

The kitchen has been updated with stone countertops and a professional Bertazzoni range. Generous square footage in the kitchen, no doubt, spurred the addition of an island. 

The two-car garage has been finished to function as a studio. The ceiling has open beams, painted white, and barn doors to create a welcoming entry to the auxiliary space for lounging, working or entertaining. 

For more information about this home at 619 Liberty St., contact listing agent Rob Sullivan, 707-772-9171, Coldwell Banker Realty, 619liberty.com

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Two brilliantly preserved turn-of-the-century homes on a 10,426-square-foot lot in downtown Petaluma have hit the real estate market. A Georgian Revival five-bedroom, seven-bathroom mansion sits alongside a three-bedroom, three-bathroom craftsman cottage. The asking price for the entire property is $2,895,000.

The larger of the two 1902 heritage homes is the work of Brainerd Jones, a prolific architect in Sonoma County who the Petaluma Argus-Courier once dubbed as “the man who built Petaluma.” Jones’s other notable works in town include a schoolhouse, the Petaluma Carnegie Library and an addition to the McNear Building and Mystic Theater, all visible from the property. 

The 4,124-square-foot Brainerd Jones estate on 10 Keller St. has three stories and includes two formal parlors, a dining room and fireplaces. The tawny rich millwork is the original stained redwood, with coffered ceilings and hand-carved columns. Brass and globe chandeliers are also original. A second-story deck with a traditional balustrade gives a grand overlook to the lawn.

Next door, at 8 Keller St., an enclosed front porch leads into the 2,040-square-foot craftsman home. There’s a repeat of the stained redwood millwork throughout, but in a more angular design that’s a good match for the craftsman’s clean lines. A persimmon tree provides a focal point of changing beauty in the yard.

For more information on this property at 8 and 10 Keller St. in Petaluma, contact listing agent Rob Sullivan, 707-772-9171, Coldwell Banker Realty, coldwellbanker.com, gingermartin.com.

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Homebuyers yearning to bring the slow food movement closer to home may see a unique opportunity at Live Oak Farm Lane in Petaluma. Three new luxury homes and four ready-to-build lots are available on the property, dubbed an “agrihood,” a neighborhood with a communal working farm.

Live Oak Farm has century-old beginnings as a chicken-and-egg supplier, during a time when Petaluma was known as The Egg Basket of the World.

Exemplifying the area’s history is the 100-year-old oak tree and four original farmhouses that stand on the 30-acre property today. Green energy entrepreneur Randy Goldstein purchased the site in 2014. Goldstein partnered with local experts to create a development that would deepen residents’ connection to the land as well as their food sources.

Live Oak Farm will eventually be a neighborhood of 14 homes on seven two-acre sites alongside the community farm. The property also has a modern pavilion that functions as an educational venue. Home prices start at $3,600,00.

The modern homes have a farmhouse-forward design with board and batten siding and roofs pitched more steeply than those of ranch houses. Sonoma County-based Wright Residential, Farrell-Faber & Associates and Julie Buckner Design collaborated on the homes.

Interior color palettes are tranquil, lending focus to the surrounding terrain — the golden hills and green farmland. Exquisite stone, tile and wood elements deliver this subtlety with rich pattern and texture.

For more information on the homes and lots at Live Oak Farm Lane, contact listing agents Tim Little, 707-849-9570, Alexa Glockner, 415-710-3663, Hedge Realty, 103 H St., Suite B,  Petaluma, homeatliveoakfarm.com

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Heritage homes are a mainstay of Petaluma’s unique charm. One such home — a three-bedroom, three-bathroom Craftsman, originally built in 1902 and renovated in 2008 — recently sold for $2.25 million.

The teal shingle and siding-clad home, with a surround of mature vegetation, maintains its cherished vintage details, but boasts modern updates.

Built-ins, beveled moldings and coved ceilings remain, but central heating, dimmer LED lights by Lutron Grafik and a gas conversion of one of the two fireplaces are among the added modern amenities that homes of this vintage often lack.

The 2008 renovation included the addition of a third story, skylights, four exterior gables and the expansion of rooms — all while retaining the home’s character and history.

According to the home’s listing agent, Rob Sullivan, about five or so heritage homes are listed for sale each year in Petaluma. The Petaluma Museum noted that Heritage Homes conducted tours of local historic homes from 1969 to 2016 and awarded about 170 plaques.

For more information on this home at 913 B St., Petaluma, visit robsullivanhomes.com.

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For the past eight years, Laura and Robert MacDuff have operated French Salvage Antiques on the weekends and lived in the adjacent apartment. Now, they are closing their Petaluma business and selling the building.

For a lover of great design and French antiques, it is a dream property.

The building at 303 Bodega Avenue originated as a small bodega in 1918. It became Caulfield’s Grocery in 1925. The historic building now houses the storefront of the antiques shop, with beautiful pieces curated by Laura MacDuff. Just through a backdoor, is the living space.

The storefront, home and a newly built barn on the property is currently listed for $3,850,000.

The one-bedroom, one-bath living space is layered in antique finds: a caddy of silverware sits like art on a marble counter, a reclaimed wooden arch is a striking showpiece in the sitting area, a grid of vintage prints defines the office nook. Off to the side is a covered patio surrounded by citrus trees, a large table to gather around, a pizza oven, and a sideboard enhanced by a symmetrical layout of more salvaged finds. Behind all this is a newly built barn with two bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Click through the above gallery for a peek inside the home.

For more information about 303 Bodega Avenue, contact listing agent Bonnie Spindler, Corcoran Icon Properties, 415-552-9500, 415-706-6660, corcoran.com

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A beautifully updated ranch home in Petaluma has hit the market. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bathroom home boasts an opened-up floor plan, handsome finishes, and clever design details. The 2-acre property also features a second home with one bedroom and one bathroom. The list price for both homes is $2,050,000. 

The Petaluma property’s owner, designer and artist Tegan Hoover, led the renovation of the 1975 home. Her aim was to enhance its sense of expansiveness, as well as its views. She achieved this by opening up the floor plan — a process which required removing many of the walls. The home now enjoys meadow views from nearly every room. Ample windows and recessed ceiling lamps bathe the living spaces in light. 

Hoover punctuated the look with vibrant colors dragged subtly throughout the house. The white walls were intended as a blank canvas for the splashes of color. The playful modern look mirrors Hoover’s own paintings, which hang on the walls. 

The kitchen has thoughtful details that support the squeaky clean, uncluttered aesthetic. The wood cabinets lack bevels, which tend to collect dirt. An electrical outlet inside one of the cabinets allow the coffeemaker to be hidden from view. There’s even a pull-out drawer with cutouts to hold compost bins—a favorite detail, says Hoover. The look is capped off with a generous slab of quartz, which waterfalls on each side of the eat-in kitchen island. 

A remnant slab of quartz serves as an elegant triangle countertop in the small bathroom. Hoover takes pride in the choice of an IKEA mirror hanging above it. A former commercial designer, she loves mixing attractive budget items with finer pieces.

Hoover created a handsome exterior with slate-colored stucco—a material called Exterior Integral Stucco that never needs to be painted. Accented by a pink doors and graphic-shaped succulent leaves, this ranch home truly sparkles.

Click through the above gallery for a peek at the property.

For more information about 200 and 202 Kuck Lane, contact listing agent, Marni Cunha, 707-338-2085, Compass Real Estate, 127 Fourth St., Petaluma, marnicunha.com

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