122 Ward Street
Larkspur’s poetic history is reflected and reimagined in this chic, enchanting residence. Located in the center of the charming downtown, 122 Ward Street fuses the romance of a bygone era with a stylish magazine-worthy vibe. Nestled on an expansive, sunny lot dotted with magical gardens and patios, this light-filled 3+ bedroom, 2.5 bath home is a gem complete with an inviting front porch, high ceilings, crown moldings, vintage chandeliers, gleaming hardwood floors and many fanciful touches. It has 2 detached cottages – perfect for working at home plus plenty of off-street parking. Imbued with character and soul, this 1890 country Victorian home with its glorious grounds, is truly one of Larkspur’s architectural and historical treasures.
The floorplan is flexible with the primary bedroom/bath plus sitting room on the main level, and the 2 cozy bedrooms/bath on the upper floor….or remove the wall between the 2 upper bedrooms and build a romantic primary suite away from the living level. The generous family room opens out to 2 outdoor areas…perfect for playing and dining al fresco. The spacious kitchen has a breakfast nook, island, farmhouse sink and stainless appliances including a Wolf range. The powder room and laundry are adjacent to the kitchen. 122 Ward is a rare find and is truly “in-town” living at its best.
Home: 2,070 sq. ft. + 2 Detached Cottages: 150 sq. ft. & 150 sq. ft., respectively (per Floor Plan Visuals) Lot: 9100 sq. ft. (per Tax Records)
Larkspur, CA
3+ Bed | 2.5 Bath | 2,345 Sqft
$2,895,000
Historic Jewel Box in Downtown Larkspur
THE TOWN
Historic downtown Larkspur, incorporated in 1908, offers the ultimate Marin lifestyle with award- winning schools, great weather, amazing hiking and biking trails, popular restaurants like Picco and The Left Bank, wonderful coffee shops, cool stores plus the beloved newly renovated Lark Movie Theater. It’s an easy commute to San Francisco and the East Bay. Larkspur is wide open to possibilities.
THE HISTORY
“122 Ward Street was one of the 5 houses built by Thorpe Wright in order for the town to qualify for a train station. Each of the houses was identical in architectural detailing and floor plan. 122 Ward Street was first owned by the Cazateaus who had a laundry business in San Rafael. They sold the house in the 1900s, and the new owners hung a sign with the name “The Wigwam” over the front porch which likely indicated ‘hanky panky’.
In 1939, the house’s past reputation was cleansed when Larkspur’s former police chief, Howard Clark, became its owner. The old iron fence can still be seen in the front of the house. A 2- story addition was made in the rear and respects the front elevation of the house.”
-Larkspur Past and Present