Fine Living

  • Situated in eastern Novato on the former site of the exclusive Olive Tennis Club, this 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
  • Spacious, thoughtful floorplans accommodate a broad spectrum of lifestyles
  • Plentiful windows and careful plotting take advantage of neighborhood views and provide light-filled interiors
  • Built to meet the requirements of the City of Novato's Green Building Ordinance -  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, all part of Christopherson Homes' ongoing commitment to thinking green, building green and living green

Homes of Distinction

  • Dramatic mixture of Farmhouse and Craftsman architectural styles rich in character and detail of a bygone era
  • Attractive details include generous covered porches, courtyards with access gates, Hardiplank siding and decorative trellis and accent trims (per plan)
  • Designer selected exterior color palettes complement the street scene
  • 40-year Pabco high definition composition shingle roofing with integrated Powerlight SunTile in pre-determined locations
  • Fully drywalled, textured and painted garage interior with Jeld-Wen Carriage House Series roll-up doors and Liftmaster garage door opener
  • Professionally designed and installed front yard landscaping with automatic irrigation system, integral color walkways and driveways and full side and rear yard fencing with dual access gates
  • Hose bibs and weatherproof electrical outlets on exterior of home (per plan)
  • Architecturally themed designer-selected light fixtures (per elevation)

Impressive Interiors

  • Stately IWP Knotty Alder entry door with Schlage Accent series hardware
  • Dramatic 12” x 12” ceramic tile flooring in entry, kitchen, nook, laundry room, secondary bathrooms, powder room and master bath (per plan)
  • Architecturally inspired staircase with hardwood handrail and posts
  • Classic TM Cobb two-panel interior doors
  • Architectural details including niches, arches and plant shelves (per plan)
  • Dramatic 42-inch clean-burning sealed gas fireplaces in Living and Family rooms
  • Anderson Frenchwood gliding patio doors
  • Generous laundry room with tile countertop and flooring and 220V or gas stub for dryer
  • Custom two-tone paint highlighting the interior trim
  • Spacious linen and pantry storage areas
  • Crown molding in Entry, Living Room and Powder Bath

Sizzling Kitchens

  • Granite tile countertops with 6-inch counter backsplash and full-height backsplash at cooktop
  • Generous food preparation island with eating counter
  • Gourmet-quality KitchenAid and Broan appliance package including a 36” gas 5-burner cooktop with Range Master hood (per plan), double oven, microwave and Energy Star dishwasher
  • Rich Eurostyle natural maple cabinetry with adjustable shelving and maple melamine interior finish including roll-out shelves under cooktop and recycle bin
  • Kohler Executive Chef cast-iron double compartment flush-mount sink with Moen Aberdeen pull-down spray faucet and soap dispenser
  • Recessed fluorescent can lighting and fluorescent under-cabinet task lighting (per plan)
  • Convenient recessed refrigerator ice-maker water connection

Luxurious Owner’s Suite

  • Kohler Memoirs Suite oval soaking tub
  • Separate walk-in shower with ceramic tile surround, dual Moen Kingsley faucets and frameless clear glass enclosure
  • Dual vanity Kohler Memoirs sinks with ceramic tile countertop, framed beveled mirror and Moen Kingsley faucets and hardware
  • Private water closet with frosted glass panel door
  • Spacious walk-in closet spaces
  • Telephone and television hub for whole house cabling system

Secondary Bedrooms and Baths

  • Classic ceramic tile tub/shower surrounds and vanity countertops
  • Moen Kingsley plumbing faucets and hardware
  • Frameless clear glass shower enclosures
  • Beveled vanity mirror and medicine cabinet
  • Kohler Memoirs pedestal sink in Powder Room

Technology and Communications

  • Multi-media ports with CAT5 and RG-6 wiring in owner’s suite, secondary bedrooms, bonus room, den, learning center and family room
  • Whole-house cabling system hub in Owner’s Suite closet
  • Alarm system with single control pad
  • Engineered post-tension foundation and framing systems

Comfortable Living

  • 2.3 KW SunTile Roof Integrated Solar Electric System
  • Energy efficient 75 gallon water heater
  • Natural gas sealed-combustion heating system with 7-day programmable set-back Honeywell thermostat
  • Recirculating hot water pump
  • Low VOC interior wall and ceiling paints
  • Clean-burning sealed gas direct-vent fireplaces
  • Built-in recycling center in Kitchen
  • Dual glazed Phillips vinyl windows with Low-E glass
  • Prepped for air conditioning

Customized Finishing Touches
Christopherson Homes is proud to offer a wide variety of designer options to help personalize your new home.  Our professional Design Studio consultants will assist you in coordinating finishes, colors and options to complete your décor.  Please see your sales representative for additional customizing opportunities.

  • Custom flooring selections
  • Interior and exterior lighting options and ceiling fans
  • Custom staircase materials and design choices
  • Zoned air conditioning systems
  • Central vacuum or electronic air cleaner systems
  • Upgraded insulation package
  • Home theatre or sound system packages
  • Garage options including sink and faucet, epoxy flooring and storage systems
  • Personalized Kelly Moore interior paint selections
  • Additional hose bibs or gas stubs in select exterior locations (per plan)
  • Fireplace surrounds and mantels
  • Window coverings
  • Decorative crown molding, bead board wainscot and ceiling beams in select locations

For the bed and bath:

  • Luxurious jetted tub in Master Bath
  • Master closet organizer system
  • Mirrored wardrobe doors
  • Upgrades for counters, tub and shower surrounds
  • Moen plumbing faucets, hardware and accessories in a variety of finishes
  • Frameless and obscure glass shower surrounds

For the kitchen:

  • Gourmet KitchenAid, Broan, Wolf/Asko, Miele and Sub Zero professional series appliances including built-in refrigerators, drawer dishwasher, warming drawer, coffee bar, wine captain and washers/dryer packages
  • Custom cabinetry in a wide array of finishes and style choices
  • Countertop upgrades including tile, granite, CaesarStone and Corian
  • Kohler sink options including apron sink, vegetable sink and pot filler above cooktop
  • Moen plumbing faucets and hardware in a variety of finishes