20 Bridge Road, Kentfield - Presented by: Stephanie Lamarre

Features

In the coveted and idyllic Kentfield flats near the Ross border, one of the original circa 1905-1910 summer estates is available for the first time in over 50 years. Rich with history, this enchanting home is an outstanding example of classic shingle-style Craftsman architecture, with grand scale public rooms, beamed ceilings, pocket doors, three fireplaces, and period details.

According to local historians, the Barron family built this home as part of a compound of three homes in the neighborhood, linked by footbridges, and known as “The Bridges.” Bridge Road was named for their estate. The lumber used to build this home was delivered to “Ross Station” – the location of the current Ross Post Office.

Many upgrades, including the light-filled kitchen/vaulted family room addition by architect Hank Bruce & designer Sandra Bird, blend seamlessly with the iconic architecture. The gourmet kitchen – with stainless appliances, copper-trimmed hood, slab counters, and custom cabinetry -- opens to the rear deck and yard.

With six bedrooms and three full baths on the upper level of the 3901+/-sf home, the floor plan is ideal. The spacious master also enjoys a roof deck.

Inviting porches lead from the public rooms to the level lawn and gorgeous gardens on this approx. .34 acre lot (per tax records), making indoor/outdoor living a breeze. This enchanting property includes a two-car garage and additional off-street parking.

The award-winning Kentfield schools are just a few blocks away. Skip the car and enjoy the good life with nearby Woodlands Market, College Avenue cafes, quaint downtown Ross, the Marin Art & Garden Center, Pixie Park, and popular hiking/biking trails.

Neighborhood

Kentfield

Some of the most beautiful properties in Marin can be found in Kentfield, a community of spacious older homes sited on large, lushly landscaped parcels. Perhaps the nerve center of this residential community can be found in the Woodlands Market, a unique gourmet grocery store, bakery, wine bar, and cafe. For more than 20 years, Woodlands Market has been the place where residents can their fill of local gossip at the same time they fill their grocery cart. Public schools in Kentfield are some of the best in Marin. Bacich Elementary with one teacher for every twelve students, and Kent Middle School, with an API of 890, are in the top ten percent of schools in California. Kentfield is also home to Marin Catholic High School, the largest private school in Marin County, and the College of Marin, a two year community college with a strong community presence. College of Marin offers adult classes for the public, and a vibrant performing arts program of theater, vocal, and classical music. The frequent public performances provide neighborhood residents with access to the cultural arts not normally found in a town of 7,000. At the foot of Mount Tamalpais, Kentfield offers easy access to some of the best hiking and biking in Marin. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the many lakes in the watershed district.