Kent Woodlands Private Estate

Located at the end of a private road with direct access to the finest biking and hiking trails Marin has to offer, yet just minutes to Woodlands Market, fine dining, and Kentfield’s award winning schools, 8 Woodland Place offers ultimate privacy and serenity.

Beautifully sited on an approximate 8 acre parcel to take advantage of ample sun and sweeping views, this gated custom craftsman 5530 sq ft 6 bed/ 5 bath estate boasts designer style and impressive scale inside and out.

Main Floor

High ceilings and captivating views draw you towards the formal rooms; the living room with a grand fireplace and high-tech multimedia system, and a stately dining room anchored by an entertaining patio that looks east over the lush Marin hills towards the bay. The heart of the house is the eat in kitchen, with walk in pantry and a large center island. This flows seamlessly to the grand family room grounded by a wood burning fireplace and opens to the resort like back yard. The main level is finished with an office/bedroom and a full bath.

Upper Level

The handsome staircase splits after the first landing, offering a private ensuite bedroom; perfect for guests, a live in nanny, or an office away from it all.  Continue to the top floor which keeps to a traditional floorplan with 4 bedrooms on one level. The primary bedroom is down a grand hallway for a comfortable separation from the children’s wing. The spa like bathroom with Calacatta marble and a large soaking tub is a great place to unwind after a long day.  The bedroom opens to a patio that looks over the lush backyard.

The children’s wing has three large bedrooms. One with gorgeous valley views and an ensuite bathroom. The other two share a Jack and Jill bath with double sinks. One of these rooms also has its own view patio. The large laundry room is thoughtfully located on the bedroom level.

The Outdoors

The outdoor spaces are what make this property really stand out. The elegant home flows to an ideal back yard for entertaining, complete with a bluestone dining patio with dual built in barbeque and smoker. Grab fresh tomatoes and basil from the flourishing flower and vegetable garden for a summertime caprese salad. The bluestone path takes you across the lawn, up natural stone stairs to the expansive zen-like pool deck with multiple spaces to sun, lounge, take in the views, or gather in a shady corner for drinks after enjoying the custom pool and integrated spa.

Pool House

The pool deck links to the renovated guest house complete with a luxurious full bathroom, wine refrigerator, and its own dishwasher for a quick clean up after an afternoon lunch by the pool. The large, comfortable space is great for entertaining or as resort quality guest quarters.

The sun-splashed backyard is surrounded by manicured gardens protected by extensive deer fencing and watered most of the year from a well. The property’s grand redwoods frame and embrace the house and gardens, creating a tranquil and magical setting.

8 Woodland Place is a one of a kind gated estate that offers privacy, casual elegance and a rare connection to nature in one of Marin’s most sought after neighborhoods.