Idyllic family home lovingly owned and maintained in the sought-after Rancho Neighborhood where homes rarely ever change hands
Located on an extra-large corner lot spanning from Echo Drive around to Avon Way
Thoroughly walkable neighborhood within an easy stroll, jog, cycle to Andronico’s Market (.5m), Covington School (.6m), Downtown Los Altos (1.1m) and the Los Altos Library (1.5m)
Well-positioned on the lot providing the unique opportunity to utilize every inch of the grounds surrounding the home for gardening and al fresco enjoyment
Picture-perfect curb appeal with beautifully manicured landscaping, mature shade trees, and a wide brick walkway to the inviting covered entrance
3 exceptionally spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms arranged over a single level
Approximately 1,996 square feet
Lot size of approximately .32 acre
Enter through the charming front door with inset textured glass and matching sidelight to the wide entry hall which introduces gorgeous hardwood floors that extend throughout the entire home
The welcoming living room features soaring redwood beamed and paneled ceilings, an entire wall of natural brick with inset wood-burning fireplace, wide windows outfitted with plantation shutters overlooking the front entry, and nearly an entire wall of sliding glass doors to a lovely brick patio and the formal gardens
At the heart of the home, the light and airy family kitchen features a tall vaulted ceiling, freshly painted cabinetry in a designer hue topped with vast white quartz countertops, a center island with cooktop and contemporary linear chandelier overhead, deep stainless steel sink beneath a front-facing window, a laundry area with GE washer and dryer concealed by bifold doors, and a door opening to the breezeway which becomes a lovely extension of the kitchen
Appliances include: Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, Samsung dishwasher, Miele wall oven, and Frigidaire 5-burner gas cooktop
The casual dining area is open to the kitchen beneath a beamed and paneled ceiling and reveals views of the front yard through a wide bay window
The first spacious bedroom offers direct access to the patio and formal gardens at the side of the home, a bay window perfectly framing garden views, a large walk-in closet, and center light
The second bedroom features handsome wainscot, a wide rear-facing window with views of the gardens, center light, and large closet
A tile-appointed hall bathroom features a wide single-sink vanity, window with plantation shutters for natural light, and tub with overhead shower
The private master bedroom suite boasts views of the family garden and rear patio including a stunning Japanese maple, entire wall of His and Hers closets, and en suite bath with single-sink vanity, makeup counter, and glass-enclosed stall shower
A cedar-lined hall closet provides convenient coat and linen storage
Sometimes you can spot of a covey of California quail in the gardens that surround the home with blooms that span the seasons
The formal gardens at the side of the home offer a stretch of level lawn, lush perimeter plantings, gorgeous basket-weave redwood fencing providing abundant privacy, and expansive brick patio for ultimate outdoor enjoyment
Follow a paver stone pathway to the rear of the home and find plentiful gardens full of guava and blackberry, and a private patio shaded by a Japanese Maple, ideal for dining al fresco
Just off the cool breezeway, the 2-car garage includes a plumbed bonus room ideal for a gardener, crafter, or the high tech executive working from home, plus an approximately 580 square foot attic crawl space, or potential ADU
Acclaimed local schools: Covington Elementary, Pinewood School just one block away, Blach Middle School, Los Altos High School (buyer to confirm enrollment)
