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Notes from Partridge Knolls
Neighborhood guides, trail guides, and practical notes on the home at 194 Butterfield Dr, written by listing agent Peter Schardt.
2026-10-01 · 5 min read
Partridge Knolls, Novato: A Buyer's Guide to the Neighborhood
Quiet streets, open-space views, and the Mt. Burdell trail system at the door. Here is what buyers should know about Partridge Knolls, the neighborhood around 194 Butterfield Dr.
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2026-10-01 · 6 min read
Mount Burdell: The Trail System at Your Back Door
Marin's largest open space preserve is a 1,627-acre network of fire roads and singletrack at the north end of Novato. Here is how to make the most of it from Partridge Knolls.
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2026-10-01 · 4 min read
Why Single-Story Living Works: Notes From 194 Butterfield Dr
One level, no stairs, and every room opening to the yard. A look at the practical appeal of a single-story floor plan, using this Partridge Knolls home as the example.
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2026-10-22 · 6 min read
Things to Do Near Mt. Burdell: Hikes, Rides, and Weekend Errands
Marin's largest open space preserve is just up the hill, and a handful of trails, parks, and neighborhood spots make a full weekend around Mt. Burdell easy. A local's shortlist from Partridge Knolls.
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2026-10-22 · 5 min read
A Family Day at Stafford Lake: Fishing, Play, and Picnics in Novato
A 139-acre county park about three miles from downtown Novato with shore fishing, a playground with a zip line, the Stafford Lake Bike Park, and reservable picnic areas. Everything a family day needs.
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2026-10-22 · 6 min read
Why San Marin Is One of Novato's Most Loved Neighborhoods
An established hillside community in northwest Novato at the foot of Mt. Burdell: commuter-ready, close to San Marin High School and San Marin Plaza, and minutes from 2,000 acres of open space.
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2026-10-26 · 7 min read
Fall in Novato: A Late-October Guide Around Partridge Knolls
Pumpkin patches, Halloween night, the final farmers market of the season, and golden-hour hikes on Mt. Burdell: a current, verified guide to late October around 194 Butterfield Dr.
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