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Exceptional Kentfield Home in the heart of Ross Valley.
$2,200,000
16 Altamira Avenue, Kentfield
Presented by Jenn Pfeiffer
Love at First Sight
4BR/4BA
3BR/3BA main home
1BR/1BA guest quarters (used as guest suite or teen hangout area)
1 detached studio office (built in 2021)
Built in 1929
One car garage (off-street parking for up to 6 cars)
Expansive dry storage area
La Cornue stove & other high-end appliances
Radiant heated floors in bathrooms
Two outdoor kitchens
Nano Doors from Kitchen to Entertaining Deck
Solar-owned
Two outdoor kitchen areas
Magical Gardens with numerous fruit trees
Respite stone patios throughout the garden
Detached studio with ethernet for high speed internet
Kentfield Schools
Tamalpais Union School District
Incredible storage throughout home
Parking for 5 cars
Built in 1929, this charming vintage home has been remodeled evoking warmth, charm and coziness. On trend lighting, hardware and finishes as well as designer tile, radiant heated flooring. Wendi Zampino of Design with Detail is the designer who modernized the home with exacting attention to detail. A large, eat-in and well-designed chef’s kitchen anchors the home and is the conduit between indoor and outdoor living. With incredible storage and counter space the kitchen functions well and is a welcome room to hang in and talk to the cook during parties.
Three bedrooms, three remodeled bathrooms in the main house. There is a wonderful 1BR/1BA/kitchen/bath/living room downstairs that the sellers have always used for guests and a teenage hangout space. The unit has a separate entrance and room for a Queen bed, large closet, living room, a full bath and an efficient kitchen with new LVT and finishes.
The primary bedroom has a beautiful view of Mt. Tam, is generous in size, two closets and has a gorgeous, newly remodeled bathroom with radiant heated floors.
The upstairs guest bath serves the 2nd bedroom and has been remodeled as well. The 2nd bedroom is a sweet vintage style room that is large and has windows that overlook Altamira.
The third bedroom is on the main level and has a recently remodeled en-suite bathroom. The ceilings are high throughout the home which allows for a lot of natural light to flood the home.
The kitchen will spark envy; designed with the person in mind who enjoys next-level cooking and entertaining, there is a large island and ample counter and storage space. It was remodeled with custom cabinets, high end appliances and excellent finishes, including a Le Cornue stove. The vintage light fixtures add a timeless beauty to the space.
Directly off the large eat-in kitchen through a nano door is a massive deck that enjoys a view of Mount Tam and overlooks the garden–an oasis with mature fruit trees, herb garden, and thoughtfully designed landscaping. Entertaining is effortless here, with two outdoor kitchens, and excellent in/out flow from the home to the deck to the garden.
Tucked at the end of the garden is a detached office, outfitted with two power circuits so you can have your computer equipment on a different circuit to a kettle or space heater. It has a hard line ethernet connection to the house so you can get really fast internet. The office has a loft which can be used for extra storage or a sleeping nook for guests, or a quick nap in the afternoon for the person who works from home.
The home boasts a 1,000 gallon rain catchment system that is low maintenance and easy to use, as well as a compost bin at the rear of the property. Kentfield’s high rainfall helps the garden stay lush and the microclimate even allows a cherry tree. There are three vegetable planter boxes and the trellis on the deck has a fantastic rose plant that looks amazing in bloom.
The sellers own the solar on the home, which can come in handy during rolling blackouts.
This exceptional house has been thoughtfully crafted with every detail in mind, providing a luxurious living experience that is unmatched.
Here is a list of the trees you'll find at 16 Altamira:
3BR/3BA main home
1BR/1BA guest quarters (used as guest suite or teen hangout area)
1 detached studio office (built in 2021)
Built in 1929
One car garage (off-street parking for up to 6 cars)
Expansive dry storage area
La Cornue stove & other high-end appliances
Radiant heated floors in bathrooms
Two outdoor kitchens
Nano Doors from Kitchen to Entertaining Deck
Solar-owned
Two outdoor kitchen areas
Magical Gardens with numerous fruit trees
Respite stone patios throughout the garden
Detached studio with ethernet for high speed internet
Kentfield Schools
Tamalpais Union School District
Incredible storage throughout home
Parking for 5 cars
Built in 1929, this charming vintage home has been remodeled evoking warmth, charm and coziness. On trend lighting, hardware and finishes as well as designer tile, radiant heated flooring. Wendi Zampino of Design with Detail is the designer who modernized the home with exacting attention to detail. A large, eat-in and well-designed chef’s kitchen anchors the home and is the conduit between indoor and outdoor living. With incredible storage and counter space the kitchen functions well and is a welcome room to hang in and talk to the cook during parties.
Three bedrooms, three remodeled bathrooms in the main house. There is a wonderful 1BR/1BA/kitchen/bath/living room downstairs that the sellers have always used for guests and a teenage hangout space. The unit has a separate entrance and room for a Queen bed, large closet, living room, a full bath and an efficient kitchen with new LVT and finishes.
The primary bedroom has a beautiful view of Mt. Tam, is generous in size, two closets and has a gorgeous, newly remodeled bathroom with radiant heated floors.
The upstairs guest bath serves the 2nd bedroom and has been remodeled as well. The 2nd bedroom is a sweet vintage style room that is large and has windows that overlook Altamira.
The third bedroom is on the main level and has a recently remodeled en-suite bathroom. The ceilings are high throughout the home which allows for a lot of natural light to flood the home.
The kitchen will spark envy; designed with the person in mind who enjoys next-level cooking and entertaining, there is a large island and ample counter and storage space. It was remodeled with custom cabinets, high end appliances and excellent finishes, including a Le Cornue stove. The vintage light fixtures add a timeless beauty to the space.
Directly off the large eat-in kitchen through a nano door is a massive deck that enjoys a view of Mount Tam and overlooks the garden–an oasis with mature fruit trees, herb garden, and thoughtfully designed landscaping. Entertaining is effortless here, with two outdoor kitchens, and excellent in/out flow from the home to the deck to the garden.
Tucked at the end of the garden is a detached office, outfitted with two power circuits so you can have your computer equipment on a different circuit to a kettle or space heater. It has a hard line ethernet connection to the house so you can get really fast internet. The office has a loft which can be used for extra storage or a sleeping nook for guests, or a quick nap in the afternoon for the person who works from home.
The home boasts a 1,000 gallon rain catchment system that is low maintenance and easy to use, as well as a compost bin at the rear of the property. Kentfield’s high rainfall helps the garden stay lush and the microclimate even allows a cherry tree. There are three vegetable planter boxes and the trellis on the deck has a fantastic rose plant that looks amazing in bloom.
The sellers own the solar on the home, which can come in handy during rolling blackouts.
This exceptional house has been thoughtfully crafted with every detail in mind, providing a luxurious living experience that is unmatched.
Here is a list of the trees you'll find at 16 Altamira:
- Cherry
- Peaches
- Almonds
- Pear tree
- Raspberry canes
- Dwarf Meyer Lemon
- Regular Lemon
- Fig tree
- Avocado
- Apple tree - hybrid with three varieties.
- Passionfruit vine
- Loquat
- Mandarin
- Mukrut Lime (aka Kaffir Lime - lime leaves for Thai and South East Asian cooking)
- Bay Tree
- Herb beds include Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano, Thai Basil, Epazote, Lemongrass, Chives, Parsley, Mint, Sorrel etc.
- Three medium vegetable planter boxes in the back and two smaller planters.
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Some of the most beautiful properties in Marin can be found in Kentfield, a quiet community of spacious, older homes sited on large, lushly landscaped parcels.
The nerve center of this small, residential community is perhaps Woodlands Market, a unique gourmet grocery store, bakery, wine bar, and cafe. For more than 25 years, Woodlands Market has been the place where Kentfield residents can socialize and shop and the same time.

Kentfield is home to the College of Marin, a two-year community college with a strong local presence. The College of Marin offers adult classes to the public and has a vibrant performing-arts program of theater, vocal, and classical music. The frequent public performances provide residents with access to culture not normally found in a community of less than 7,000 residents.
Don't let the grand homes, private tennis courts, and gated drives fool you; beneath its opulent exterior, Ross remains a perfect place to raise a family.
Local families can be found relaxing the pristine Ross Common, or picnicking, hiking, and fishing around nearby Phoenix Lake. Hiking and biking trails abound, and it's easy to spend an entire day on Mount Tamalpais. Diners can choose from yummy baked goods at Crown & Crumpets, pizza Tony Tutto's or French provincial cuisine at Marche, a restaurant noted for its elegant garden dining and menu featuring the freshest, local seasonal ingredients available.
The nerve center of this small, residential community is perhaps Woodlands Market, a unique gourmet grocery store, bakery, wine bar, and cafe. For more than 25 years, Woodlands Market has been the place where Kentfield residents can socialize and shop and the same time.

Kentfield is home to the College of Marin, a two-year community college with a strong local presence. The College of Marin offers adult classes to the public and has a vibrant performing-arts program of theater, vocal, and classical music. The frequent public performances provide residents with access to culture not normally found in a community of less than 7,000 residents.
Don't let the grand homes, private tennis courts, and gated drives fool you; beneath its opulent exterior, Ross remains a perfect place to raise a family.
Local families can be found relaxing the pristine Ross Common, or picnicking, hiking, and fishing around nearby Phoenix Lake. Hiking and biking trails abound, and it's easy to spend an entire day on Mount Tamalpais. Diners can choose from yummy baked goods at Crown & Crumpets, pizza Tony Tutto's or French provincial cuisine at Marche, a restaurant noted for its elegant garden dining and menu featuring the freshest, local seasonal ingredients available.
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