Kensington, CA 94707,554 Coventry Rd
$2,400,000
Est. payment /mo
$1,895,000
26.6%
Est.Price: ?

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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,884 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 10/02/2023

Key Details

Sold Price $2,400,000

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Sold

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,884 sqft

Price per Sqft $832

Subdivision Kensington Circl

MLS Listing ID 41037593

Sold Date 10/02/23

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1952

Lot Size 10,504 Sqft

Acres 0.24

Property Description

This authentically preserved Mid-Century has had only two owners. Initially built in 1952 by Robert Ratcliff for Dair A. Tandy, Ratcliff was engaged again in 1958 by Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Kukulan to design the lower-level expansion. In 1984, xeriscape-pioneering landscape architect, Kathryn Mathewson brought the landscape into harmony with Ratcliff's magnum opus. A surprisingly lush, drought-tolerant 10,500 sqft lot surrounds the property. Stone pathways and wooden walkways lead to level open spaces resulting in a natural playground, with trees to climb and safe spaces to run wild. Inside, a boomerang soffit orchestrates a graceful dance overhead, linking the entry, living room, and dining area. This floating melody is repeated in the sculptural lines of the roof as uplights accentuate the architect's illusion of a weightless structure. Exposed brick extends beyond the dining room's confines and through the large deck, blurring the boundaries between inside and out. Original redwood and the luster of copper accents conduct a visual chorus that is anchored by the impressive baritone of the metal fireplace. The fireplace is not the main attraction as floor-to-ceiling glass windows seem to bow to the forest beyond. Nary a curtain needs to drop as every outlook is uniquely private.

Location

State CA

County Contra Costa

Area Listing

Interior

Interior Features Bonus/Plus Room, Family Room, Study, Counter - Solid Surface, Eat-in Kitchen

Heating Forced Air

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Tile

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Wood Burning

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer

Laundry Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Backyard, Back Yard, Front Yard, Garden/Play, Side Yard, Entry Gate, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Landscape Misc, Low Maintenance, See Remarks

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool None

Handicap Access Grab Bars

Private Pool false

Building

Lot Description Premium Lot, Secluded, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Private

Story 2

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Mid Century Modern

Level or Stories Two Story

New Construction Yes

Others

Tax ID 5711600048

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