UTILITY
This Beauty is also a powerful Beast
There are a lot of ways to spend money on a home that you can’t see, and we seem to have found them all.
The Scarlet Gables is over 100 years old in charm and beauty, but in terms of lifespan, it’s as fresh as a new build, with the benefit of having been built by craftsmen using materials you can’t buy today.
amenities
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Robust radiant heat: the house stays warm without dry eyes, skin, dust or noise.
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High efficiency Longinvar boiler.
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AC
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Zonal heating and cooling for garage and guest suite.
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Huge laundry with marble surfaces, abundant cabinetry and Shaw sink.
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Fiber Internet
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New electrical
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Car charger
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Oversized garage with climate control and work area with sink
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Custom 36-light solid-core wood garage door and side-mount (for higher clearance)
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Liftmaster opener with backup battery, wifi control and mag lock security features.
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All new high-end plumbing fixtures.
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New sewer line to street.
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75 gallon Marathon lifetime water heater (for multiple long showers at once)
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Water recirculation pump for fastest hot water delivery
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HVAC new and updated. Seamless blending of original radiant heat with new AC and mini-split systems.
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Top floor reversible circulation moves cool basement air up and evacuates hot attic air.
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Restored built-in safe
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Dual Fuel gas/electric ILVE range
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Seismic gas shut off
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Earthquake strapping
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Basement waterproofing system by John’s Waterproofing: Dual sump pumps, vapor sealed collection container, window drains, WaterGuard drainage channel and ThermalDry Wall prevent water entry.
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Radon Pump
Exterior
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2025 triple treated Cedar Shake roof
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New gutters and drainage
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Ample outdoor lighting includes driveway lights for safe night backing.
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Drip and spray irrigation in lawns, gardens, and gate column urns.
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WiFi Rainbird controller. An expandable and programmable system is new in 2025.
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Masonry and stone perimeter wall with column lights and French drains encloses private upper yard, surrounding and separating house from street.
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Chimney crowns replaced, flashing repaired, new flue liners
