Situated in a premier private Kentfield setting, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence presents highly sought after mid-century clean architectural lines perfectly complemented by updated exquisite contemporary finishes throughout. A timeless stone wall lines the driveway that leads to this incredibly appealing home that ideally balances the best of classic design with the polish and comfort of today’s most desirable décor. Enter through the striking modern wood and glass slatted front door that announces the chic updated interior that awaits. The hallmarks of this era’s original style are showcased in the open floor plan, exposed wood beam ceilings, and planes of glass that blur the distinction between the inside and out. Numerous windows and a skylight fill the home with radiant sunlight. The combination living/dining room boasts a wall of glass doors that frame verdant, serene outlooks and provide direct access to the expansive deck, demonstrating how the outside can be seamlessly integrated with the inside. Perched amidst the trees for a lush private setting, the lengthy deck lives like an extension of the interior and easily expands the entertaining space to the outdoors. A freestanding cast iron Jotul gas stove, renowned for its efficiency and elegance, can heat the entire house on chillier days and nights; there is central heating as well. A long breakfast bar connects the social spaces to the stunning kitchen which displays sleek polished white upper cabinetry accompanied by warm wood lower cabinets, marble-inspired engineered quartz counters and backsplash, premium stainless appliances, and a sizable stainless apron sink. The spacious primary en suite offers a walk-in closet and an oversized stylish en suite bathroom with a dual sink quartz topped vanity, gleaming walk-in shower encased in glass, and a sensational infrared Sunlighten wood sauna. In addition, there are two bedrooms with numerous windows that bring greenery indoors and a second bath displaying a polished sink vanity enveloped in quartz with distinctive striated wood doors, built-in shelving, a wondrous wavy white tile shower-over-tub surround, and ebony floor tiles. A generously scaled laundry/storage room has space for a multitude of household storage needs. The enchanting backyard has a deck that allows for lounge chairs, and a sizable fish pond that adds to the uniqueness of these grounds. Sited at an elevated part of the yard is a detached studio, with its own deck, that can accommodate a multitude of uses including an art studio, playroom, or an at home office with Cat 5 hardwired for internet security and connectivity reliability, ideal for those who work from home. Terraced levels enveloped in greenery at the very top of the lot offer a lawn and gravel patios with hillside views, providing another special setting to enjoy the tranquility offered here. Nearby dining, shopping, award winning Kentfield schools, Woodlands Market & Downtown Larkspur. This special home’s enduring mid-century architectural appeal is meticulously melded with the modernity of today’s design in a magical verdant sought-after Kentfield setting.
Features Include:
· 3 Bedrooms | 2 baths | 7,679 Sq. Ft. Lot
· Extensively remodeled and updated by prior owner
· Multiple windows & a kitchen skylight bring in radiant natural light
· Living/dining room with exposed wood beam ceiling, a wall of glass doors for direct deck access, Jotul freestanding wood stove with broad heating capacity & central heating & cooling as well
· Extensive deck enveloped in greenery spans the length of house & offers seamless indoor/outdoor living
· Chef’s kitchen with Thermador Pro Grand Steam chef's range & oven, a Liebherr refrigerator & MSI engineered quartz counters, Thermador dishwasher, Thermador wine refrigerator, reverse osmosis water filter for kitchen drinking water, and breakfast bar for casual dining
· Spacious primary bedroom with walk-in closet
· Primary en suite bath with quartz topped dual sink vanity, sleek walk-in shower with rain shower head, Sunlighten infrared sauna
· Two additional bedrooms with numerous windows including clerestory windows & one bedroom with direct deck access
· Bedrooms with black-out shades for improved sleeping
· 2nd chic white bathroom with unique wavy tile shower and bath surround, stylish quartz topped vanity with striated wood cabinet doors
· Sizable laundry/storage room
· Backyard with deck, unique large fish pond & separate upper backyard studio with its own deck, can be used as a studio, playroom, or home office
· Additional terraced area at the top of the yard enveloped in greenery & offering a level lawn & gravel patios for tranquil seating areas
· Alarm system
· Carport with 1 car parking
· Nearby dining, shopping, award winning Kentfield schools, Woodlands Market & Downtown Larkspur
Improvements Include:
· Entire interior repainted August, 2022
· ADT full alarm system on doors & windows & motion detector.
· Radiant Life Whole Home Water Filtration system & Radiant Life Reverse Osmosis filtration in kitchen for drinking water
· New Phantom screen door on back door
· New lighting fixtures in the bathrooms
· Sewer Lateral to street done by Trenchless Titan 9/22
· Hardwired home with ADU data jacks in primary bedroom, office (east bedroom,) detached studio & kitchen
· HVAC & condenser serviced; minor repairs to seal ducting at main HVAC unit completed
· Bay Area Moisture Control installed Drainage Matting & Clean Space Liner to entire crawl space under house, completed on 9/1/22 with 5-year warranty.