656 Goodhill Road, Kentfield

Introducing 656 Goodhill Road | Kent Woodlands and Ross
 

Perched on an expansive knoll-top 1.14-acre setting in both Kent Woodlands and Ross, 656 Goodhill Road offers sweeping views, all-day sun, privacy, and serenity rarely found today. This gated residence blends timeless architecture with modern livability and a seamless indoor-outdoor flow, framed by one of the most enchanting gardens imaginable.

Built in 1993, the 5,657± square-foot residence features five bedrooms, four and a half baths, two offices, and grand-scale public spaces. A dramatic double-height foyer with a sweeping staircase sets the tone, leading to a large formal living room featuring box-beam ceilings and a fireplace, and an elegant dining room that opens to the backyard. The heart of the home is an immense great room, including a beautifully updated oversized kitchen with a large center island, new Taj Mahal Honed Quartzite countertops, an adjoining informal dining area, and a spacious family room with French doors leading to the gardens. The main level also includes an en-suite guest bedroom, media room (currently staged as an office),an additional office, powder room, and an attached three-car garage. Upstairs, the stately primary suite, featuring a sitting area and fireplace, enjoys views of Mt. Tamalpais, a generous walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath. The upper level has three additional bedrooms—one en-suite—and a hall bath.

The organic gardens were thoughtfully redesigned in 2021 for beauty and fire resilience. Meandering stone paths wind through natural meadows and pollinator-friendly plantings, doubling as firebreaks. The landscape showcases David Austin English roses, Japanese lilac, lavender, laurel, California poppies, hellebores, Japanese maples, irises, and multiple varieties of salvias. Mature boxwoods, non-fruiting olive trees, and majestic oaks, estimated to be 125 years old, anchor the space. A limestone trough water feature from Burgundy, France, adds a timeless, European touch. The gardens offer year-round color,fragrance, and a deep sense of peace, privacy, and connection to nature. Originally a horse property, it retains echoes of its past when horseshoes are occasionally found beneath the soil. Just minutes to Phoenix Lake, Mt. Tamalpais trailheads, Woodlands Market, and the Guesthouse restaurant, this is a rare opportunity to own a legacy property in one of Marin’s most coveted enclaves.

Property Highlights 

• 5 bed | 4.5 bath
• 2 separate offices
• 5,657 square feet per Context Visuals 
• 1.14 acre lot per tax records – two contiguous parcels located in both Kent Woodlands and Ross
• Sweeping views of Mt. Tamalpais, Mt. Baldy, and the Ross Valley 
• Dramatic entryway with curved staircase 
• Grand-scale living spaces with French doors that open to the gardens 
• New kitchen countertops with Taj Mahal Honed Quartzite
• New kitchen cabinet hardware, kitchen light fixture, and newly painted kitchen cabinets 
• Stainless steel appliances, including a Sub-Zero refrigerator 
• Two dishwashers and two sinks with an enormous center island 
• Wet bar with updated Quartzite countertops and painted cabinets 
• Formal dining room that opens to the outdoors through French doors
• Enormous great room consisting of a large kitchen, informal dining, and family room opening to the gardens through French doors
• Primary bedroom suite features a spacious walk-in closet, views of Mt. Tamalpais, and a fireplace
• Primary bathroom features a new Pental Quartz countertop
• Stunning gardens that feature meandering paths through an array of Austin English roses, Japanese lilac, lavender, laurel, California poppies, hellebores, Japanese maples, multiple varieties of salvias, and more 
• Limestone trough imported from Burgundy, France 
• Attached three-car garage and motor court
• Gated for privacy and security
• Kohler 24 kilowatt generator 
• Zoned air conditioning 
• Close to Phoenix Lake, Mt. Tamalpais trailheads, Woodlands Market, and the Guesthouse restaurant
• Fire hydrant located outside the gate
• The owner sent their child to the Ross School. Buyer to investigate the optionality for the Kentfield and Ross Schools.

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