$995,000

At 7844 Brookside Road, dinner refuses to stay in one place. It begins in the updated kitchen, where conversation travels as easily as the aromas, spills into the open great room and, when the evening is warm, escapes to the large back deck. Framed by redwoods and washed in the last light of day, it is the sort of setting that turns dessert into an event. When temperatures dip, the fireplace offers a different kind of invitation: stay. Morning takes a gentler route. In the breakfast nook, coffee arrives with sunlight, birdsong and a view of the neighborhood waking up beyond the front windows. Downtown Sebastopol is only minutes away, yet the home feels tucked into its own quiet pocket, peaceful and just removed enough to make the day feel unhurried. A half flight above the main living areas, three bedrooms and two bathrooms create a private upper level. The updated primary bath brings a spa-like calm to the daily routine, with a soothing palette and an atmosphere designed for lingering rather than rushing. Downstairs, the open area behind the garage gives ideas room to spread. It could be a workspace for concentrated mornings, an art studio or a place for other creative pursuits. Beside the one-car garage, another open area handles coats, muddy shoes and outdoor gear. A workbench could go in either space. At 7844 Brookside, town is minutes away whenever the mood strikes. At home, ideas find their corners, mornings take their time, and dinner forgets to say goodnight.