From Historic Home to Luxury Estate? Larkspur's Oldest House Reimagined

The oldest house in Larkspur might be getting a complete overhaul, and the plans look pretty sweet. 9 Murray Lane was originally built in 1866 as a logger's cabin. Gothic Revival style additions have been added in the 1880s, and over the past many decades, there have been a number of different additions and renovations to the property, including a guest house, a barn, and a chicken coop. Local architect Jared Polsky has worked with the owners for several years to create a completely new vision for the home, and it looks like a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Plans call for a 5,000-square-foot, basically new construction home with a 40-foot pool that takes perfect advantage of the flat, nearly half-acre lot the home sits on. And if you know anything about how stringent the Larkspur Building Department is, you know that this new home is going to incorporate a lot of the historic charm and character of the neighborhood and the original home. The home, along with these awesome plans, was recently listed for $2.875 million, and I'm really excited for whoever ends up with this amazing project. Follow me for more Bay Area real estate.