This year's Petaluma Heritage Home Holiday Parlor Tour (Sunday, December 6th, 2009) features five homes and an authentic, Victorian horse-drawn surrey for a genteel travail up and down stately D street.
Evening entertainment begins with a free and festive Wings of Glory Gospel Christmas Concert from 5-6pm at Historic St. John's Episcopal Church.
Don't miss Sara Dooley's outstanding welcome as hostess and acclaimed classical vocalist singing traditional carols in her gracious 30 Brown Court home (below), freshly decorated for Christmas as one of this year's most sumptuously situated historical homes on tour.
You can also pick up tickets in downtown Petaluma at Marisa's Christmas Fantasia, Tuscan Gardens, Petaluma Museum, Copperfield's Books. Also at Think Biz in the G&G Shopping Center and at St. John's from 4:30-7:30, on the evening of the tour. $15 adults, Children FREE (accompanied by an adult).
Heritage Homes was founded back in 1967 to protect the unique character of the Petaluma area by encouraging preservation and restoration of vintage buildings that have historic, architectural, or cultural significance. Halloween and Winter Holiday parlor tours provide fantastic opportunities for a glimpse inside of these architectural beauties at their seasonal best.
Petaluma Chapter of Realtors distributed baskets with turkey and fixings for 28 complete Thanksgiving Dinners to Petaluma families with 27 additional turkeys donated to Petaluma People Services and a further 20 birds to PEP Housing for low income seniors.
Thanks to the support of Petaluma's Safeway, Lucky and Raley's stores this year's was the is the 2nd annual Petaluma Chapter of Realtors' Thanksgiving Turkey Donation Program, with most of the distribution taking place the Friday afternoon prior to Thanksgiving at the Petaluma Visitor's Center.
Incoming President of the Petaluma Chapter of Realtors, Scott Newman, was on hand to help with the distribution process. "This is a fantastic program for our community, giving back to those who are truly in need," said Newman.
In fact, over $53,000 will have been donated to a variety of community programs and causes by the Petaluma Chapter of Realtors this year alone. Monies are raised at an annual golf tournament and seasonal fundraisers and weekly brokers' tours in which agents from brokerages throughout the city actively participate.
Additional recipients include: Boys and Girls Club, Building Homes, Building Hope, Carousel Fund, HCSQ-Challenge Day, Mentor Me, Human Race, City of Petaluma, Newspapers in Education,Petaluma Ecumenical Properties,Petaluma Health Center, Petaluma Hospice, Petaluma Kitchen, Petaluma People Services, Project Graduation, Rebuilding Together,Petaluma Rotary-Holiday Party for Children, Scholarships for five Petaluma Graduating Seniors, PEF Invest in Education Grants, Week of the young child.
"The donation of more than $50,000 from Petaluma's real estate community has not wavered this year, despite the tough economic climate," said 2009 Chapter President, Timo Rivetti. "It has been a remarkable year for giving throughout the city of Petaluma and the Chapter of Realtors is pleased and proud to be a significant contributor to so many worthy causes."
218 Simon Drive, Petaluma, in the popular West Side, Westridge Knolls subdivision was priced for an educated, ideally poised customer to pounce.
"When all of the stars are in alignment, as in location, condition, curb appeal and price, it is extremely encouraging to have the market respond with such a positive, speed-of-light reaction," says Timo. "No amount of marketing, staging or unusual sales tactics can match an optimally priced property in the current economic climate. There are plenty of qualified buyers out there waiting for the right home at the right cost."
Designed to Impress! A Must See for this Totally Customized Home 5 Bed 3 Ba 2.737 Sq Ft on 16,596 Private Back Yard. Designer Remodel Comprises; Professional Kitchen, Granite Slab Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Huge Pantry, Custom Cabinets, Contemporary Light Fixtures, Crown Molding, 27 Brand New Windows, Trex Deck w/Hot Tub, Japanese Soaking Tub, Radiant Heated Floors, Red Oak Hardwood Floors, Anderson Doors, A/C & Lots More to List.
Priced at $799,000, this is what promoted the new owners of 218 Simon Drive to make their move the same day the property hit the market: Designed to Impress! A Must See for this Totally Customized Home 5 Bed 3 Ba 2.737 Sq Ft on 16,596 Private Back Yard. Designer Remodel Comprises; Professional Kitchen, Granite Slab Island, Stainless Steel Appliances, Huge Pantry, Custom Cabinets, Contemporary Light Fixtures, Crown Molding, 27 Brand New Windows, Trex Deck w/Hot Tub, Japanese Soaking Tub, Radiant Heated Floors, Red Oak Hardwood Floors, Anderson Doors, A/C & Lots More to List.
Take a virtual tour to see what sort of deal YOU could be poised to scoop here in Petaluma. Call Timo for more property listings: 707 769 4272
Last night's P360 2009 Reader's Poll Best of Petaluma Award Gala was an upbeat, positive, friendly affair, and coupled with the necessary business-paced beat of the occasion, a refreshing change of pace for a wonderful weeknight event!
Many of our city by the rivers top chefs were gathered in one room at the same time - quite a sight to behold on a balmy, Indian Summer Wednesday evening. Some wearing their chefs coats for a quick salute to the voters and a dash back to the kitchen, award in arm!
For all of the winners it was a honor
to stand up and be recognized amongst their peers in the various business/entertainment/cultural/health care and education communities. "I'm absolutely delighted with my award," says a beaming Timo pictured above with Petaluma Council Member Mike Harris and 'Best House Painter, Joe Schuster with his wife Anastasia and at right, with wife and blog instigator, Frances. "Having navigated my many clients through such a challenging time in the real estate sector, I am all the more inspired to preserve our neighborhood values and at the same time, secure some of the best deals available for individuals and families who have made Petaluma their home."
Congrats to all of this year's many winners, including several of our own top picks around town: Cucina Paradiso for 'Best Italian Food', Della Fattoria for 'Best Bakery', Green String Farm 'Local Food Producer', Heebe Jeebe 'Novelty Gift Store', Kastania Vineyards 'Locally Produced Red Wine', La Dolce Vita 'Wine Bar', Out West Garage 'Auto Repair Shop', Petaluma High School 'Best Public School', Tony Najiola of Central Market "Best Chef and Best Seafood at a local Restaurant', Trader Joes 'Best Place to Buy Flowers' and Petaluma Market 'Best Grocery Store'.
Petaluma Chapter of Realtors has stepped up to the plate this week with a $5,000 check to provide partial funding of the continuation of Petaluma Educational Foundation’s first Major Impact Grant Program: The Petaluma Wetlands Association Third Grade Science Program.
“We are so grateful that the real estate community in Petaluma has chosen to support our program in the schools,” says Coordinator of the PWA 3rd Grade Science Program in the Schools, Helen Heal. “Our school program helps all third graders in Petaluma and in the Petaluma River watershed learn of the importance and wonder of local wetlands. Every year our volunteer docents bring almost 1,000 children and hundreds of parents and teachers into the wetlands for science education, and it is wonderful to have such community support to do this.”Learn more about the PWA 3rd Grade Science Program by viewing the following video clip shot at Shollenberger Park this Spring:
Over $53,000 will have been donated to a variety of community programs and causes by the Petaluma Chapter of Realtors this year alone. Monies are raised at an annual golf tournament and seasonal fundraisers and weekly brokers' tours in which agents from brokerages throughout the city actively participate.
Additional recipients include: Boys and Girls Club, Building Homes, Building Hope, Carousel Fund
HCSQ-Challenge
Day, Mentor Me, Human Race, City of Petaluma, Newspapers in
Education,Petaluma Ecumenical Properties,Petaluma Health Center,
Petaluma Hospice, Petaluma Kitchen, Petaluma People Services, Project
Graduation, Rebuilding Together,Petaluma Rotary-Holiday Party for
Children, Scholarships for five Petaluma Graduating Seniors, PEF Invest in Education Grants, Week of the young child.
Petaluma Chapter Members pictured here with Janet Ramatici, Executive Director of Petaluma Educational Foundation and Helen Heal of Petaluma Wetlands Alliance
Architectural elegance abounds throughout this 1924 American beauty, with classic Dutch Colonial vintage features, exquisitely preserved within a genteel, park-like setting.
Entertaining family and friends and even a few out-of-town guests is simply not a problem in this picture-perfect, quintessential dream home.
Redolent of another age – this richly restored 3,387 square foot home is nestled at the end of Petaluma’s most exclusive, West-Side vintage court. Tree-lined Brown Court is quietly tucked away off prestigious D Street, home to man of the riverfront city of historic Petaluma's most spectacular Victorian homes.
Yet 30 Brown Court has it all. The cache and class of the city's premier residential neighborhood, completely shielded from foot and vehicular traffic. A short, level walk to downtown's charming shops, cafes, theater and restaurants, the kids can ride their bikes to your selection of great neighborhood pre-schools, elementary schools, junior high and high schools.
Exceptional, spacious formal foyer leads to a traditional dining area and professional kitchen overlooking the children's play area and English garden. A paneled living room with grand fireplace opens to a light-filled library, sweeping staircase to four bedrooms, master sitting room and three bathrooms upstairs in main house plus separate, detached studio carriage house.
Gracious outdoor spaces for relaxing and entertaining and a spacious, wooded and fully contained pool area complete with modern pool cabana, games room and secluded, additional guest suite are located just a stone's throw over a private bridge over seasonal creek.
This property represents Petaluma heritage at its very best. To add your family story to the history of Petaluma's most discerning neighborhood,take the virtual tour then call Timo to make this your reality today.
Lavender's Blue, Dilly Dilly
Lavender's Green,
When I am King, Dilly Dilly,
You will be Queen!
Make this move your crowning moment. Lullaby at 2 Lavender Terrace for under $800,000. Astonishing value reflects current market. Priced to go. For virtual tour click here
This elegant & refined custom home in an exclusive Cul-De-Sac on 1/4 Acre Lot. 4 Bed 3 Bath, 2,611 Sq Foot Sunny & Bright Home Built in 2002. Open State of Art Kitchen w/ Breakfast Area, Stainless Steel Appliances, Walnut Hardwood Floors, Contemporary Design Details throughout; Vaulted Ceilings, 2 Fireplaces, Elegant Foyer, Formal Dining Area, Private, Newly Landscaped Back yard & Vegetable Garden with Expansive IPE Deck. A must see....
Gorgeous properties, carefully preserved for posterity abound with carefully maintained gardens and often all the mod cons alongside classic fixtures.
Price-wise, Petaluma homes remain an absolute bargain compared with many comparable regions of the United Kingdom with properties and and around London retaining high value despite a similarly stressed economy.
"It is great for perspective to visit different parts of the world and take a good, close look at the cost of living comparisons and property values," says Timo. "High end, heritage homes here in Petaluma are currently well below the average price range for similar properties in desirable parts of Britain and other leading European cities, not to mention our neighboring Marin County, closer to home and several other counties within the Bay Area."
Look for additional blogs next week with Timo's upcoming, lovely new listings in historic West Petaluma.
"I'd like to thank my clients for taking the time to cast a vote in my name in this extremely competitive category and congratulations to all of my fellow winning business men and women here in town."
"As 2009 President of the Petaluma Chapter of Realtors, I'm proud to work with such an extraordinary group of outstanding colleagues," says Timo.
