Two Writers Revamped This $4.3M Midcentury to Feel Like a
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Two Writers Revamped This $4.3M Midcentury to Feel Like a Coffee Shop

Surrounded by redwoods, the Northern California home serves up a saltwater pool, a pair of living rooms, and flexible live/work spaces.

Location: 221 South Ridgewood Road, Kentfield, California

Price: $4,295,000

Year Built: 1955

Renovation Date: 2024

Renovation Designer: Cathie Hong Interiors

Footprint: 2,834 square feet (4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths)

Lot Size: 1.11 Acres

From the Agent: "Tucked into the redwoods on a sunlit, street-to-street lot, this single-level retreat feels like a place you’ve always known. Reimagined by Cathie Hong Interiors with a warm, organic touch, 221 South Ridgewood Road captures the easy rhythm of life in Kent Woodlands. Natural materials, clean lines, and thoughtful craftsmanship unfold across 2,834± square feet, where sunlight filters through the trees, casting a soft, ever-changing glow inside. It’s a home designed for connection—to nature, to light, and to the simple joys of everyday life. Two distinct living areas bookend the heart of the home, creating spaces that feel open, connected, and grounded."


A double-sided Venetian plaster fireplace links the home's two living rooms.

Two Writers Revamped This $4.3M Midcentury to Feel Like a Coffee Shop

Renovated by a pair of writers, the home was designed to feel like a coffee shop and work retreat.

See the full story on Dwell.com: Two Writers Revamped This $4.3M Midcentury to Feel Like a Coffee Shop
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By: Will Allstetter
Title: Two Writers Revamped This $4.3M Midcentury to Feel Like a Coffee Shop
Sourced From: www.dwell.com/article/kent-woodlands-midcentury-renovation-cathie-hong-interiors-bay-area-real-estate-ac2e70f9
Published Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 16:53:14 GMT

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