Comprehensively remodeled from the ground up and expanded into executive resort-like villa in 2005
The floor plan’s unique layout creates a wonderful flow between each room and connects the indoors with the beautifully developed mature garden and provides shortcut paths between the various areas, allowing for living integrated with nature
End of cul-de-sac location set back from the street with a sheltered garden entrance
Covered porch with oak front door and side lights, all with inlaid leaded-glass panels
Traditional foyer with recessed lights, two wall sconces, and hewn hardwood floors that continue throughout the home; extending hallways are brightened by solar tubes
Spacious living and dining room combination features a bowed wall of windows, vaulted ceiling, and French doors in the living area; a chandelier and glass-block accents define the formal dining area
Remodeled gourmet kitchen has custom wood cabinetry, many with glass fronts, topped with granite-slab counters and full-height backsplashes; a peninsula counter offers breakfast bar seating beneath two pendant lights; recessed lights plus two solar tubes; walk-in pantry with fully organized shelving
Appliances include a GE smooth-surface electric cooktop, KitchenAid microwave and oven, plus two Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers and KitchenAid refrigerator, each with cabinet panels
Step down from the kitchen to the open family room with exposed-beam vaulted ceiling and French door to the garden and pool; a fireplace is set in a wall of natural brick with elevated hearth; two solar tubes, window-lined alcove with French door to the pool, plus additional alcove with solar tube
Two bedrooms, each with recessed lights and sliding glass doors inlaid with a beveled-edge glass pattern and opening onto a wooden deck and a side garden
Luxurious hallway bath has stone-like tile finishes, dual-sink marble vanity, deep jetted tub, large steam shower with ceiling mount rainspout and body sprays, plus private commode room; an opaque glass door opens to the patio and convenient use from the pool
Spacious master suite has a cathedral ceiling, customized walk-in closet with shelves and a safe; wake to marvel at the tranquility of the green garden through French doors that also allow access to the patio and pool; beautiful en suite bath with extensive use of glass block, dual-sink marble vanity, jetted tub, and large shower
Just off the master, this flexible-use retreat room, perfect for fitness, creative studio or home office needs, has tiled floor beneath a cathedral ceiling plus a bowed wall of side-by-side tall windows; a French door opens to the patio and garden – ideal for pool-side entertaining
Rich wood doors, door frames and closets throughout the house accent the style that is filed with simplicity and quietness and emphasizes links to nature
Mature subtropical garden semi-circles the house, with a variety of colorful and lush planting that serve as natural walls and complete the resort villa feel and provide full privacy from neighbors
Numerous outside and garden venues include: sparkling pool; gazebo; arbor-covered sitting area; covered flagstone patio off the master bedroom; built-in barbecue center with tiled bar area; flagstone patio with fire pit; large side deck accessed from two bedrooms; walking trails in multiple levels; and beautiful night-time patio, garden and pool lighting for a wonderful outside soiree
Private areas inside and outside the home, along with easy connections between them, allow for seclusion or easy interacting with family and guests
Other features include: half-bath with vessel sink and tiled wainscot; laundry room with sink and Samsung washer/dryer; numerous solar tubes; sound wiring and speakers in common areas and the garden; attached super-sized 2-car garage with workshop space; two-zone air conditioning; detached and finished hobby studio with window, heating/cooling and electric
Approximately 2,941 square feet of living space
Lot size of approximately 12,000 square feet
Excellent South Los Altos neighborhood just one mile to El Camino Hospital and less than two miles to Rancho Shopping Center, Trader Joe’s, and Nob Hill
Close to premier dining in downtown Los Altos and Mountain View and along El Camino Real, and trails off Highway 280
Easy access to major commute routes to all of Silicon Valley including Highways 101, 85 and 280 and Foothill Expressway; reverse-traffic commute to most Silicon Valley locations
Nearby access points to Foothill Expressway and Stevens Creek biking trail allow biking to most Mountain View and Palo Alto work locations, as well as jogging and other outdoor activities
Excellent top-rated Los Altos schools: Oak Elementary, Blach Intermediate, Mountain View High, all within walking distance
