12791 Normandy
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12791 Normandy Lane, Los Altos Hills

OPEN HOUSE
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds 5
  • Baths 5 full 2 half
  • Living 5,670 sq ft
  • Lot 52,575 sq ft
  • Offered at $8,498,000

Experience the magic of this classic French Normandy estate, circa 1927, set on 1.207 professionally landscaped acres less than one mile from downtown Los Altos. While preserving all of the original richness and charm, this home has been thoughtfully renovated with modern upgrades and luxury finishes. Throughout the home you’ll find custom millwork, gorgeous hardwood floors, stunning leaded glass windows, and lofty ceilings. The main residence offers a handsome library, a living room with four sets of French doors to the grounds, a grand entertainer’s dining room, a spectacular chef’s kitchen centered around an oversized granite island, open family and casual dining rooms, a relaxing sunroom, and private upper-level bedrooms including the palatial primary suite with dual walk-in closets. For guest accommodations, you also have a remodeled studio guest house with a kitchenette and laundry. The magnificent grounds include a luxurious pool, Roman-tiled spa, covered dining terrace, outdoor kitchen, sports court, playground, vast lawn for play, and wide pathways through prolific gardens. Located on an exclusive private lane with unparalleled access to downtown and commute routes. A truly special property that simply cannot be replicated, providing a dream California lifestyle.

Amenities of the Home include:

  • Classic French Normandy estate, circa 1927
  • Thoughtfully renovated to include modern upgrades and luxury finishes, while preserving all of the home’s original charm and richness
  • A property that simply cannot be replicated, offering a dream California lifestyle less than one mile from downtown Los Altos
  • 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths arranged over two levels in the main residence
  • Large studio guest house with a kitchenette, bath, and laundry room
  • Beautifully landscaped lot of approximately 1.207 acres (52,575 square feet)
  • An electronic-gated circular driveway and motor court winds past English gardens with manicured plantings and mature heritage trees
  • The Moorish front door opens to the foyer that introduces deep-hued hardwood floors and intricate custom moldings and millwork that continue throughout the home
  • The signature turret is lined with leaded glass windows and hosts a fabulous circular staircase
  • The formal powder room is placed inside the turret and has a leaded glass window, tile floors, and a suspended sink on a granite top
  • The handsome library is entirely paneled in mahogany with a built-in desk, rich coffered ceiling, library shelves, a gas-log fireplace outlined in granite, and views of the front gardens
  • Double doors open to the expansive living room with four sets of French doors to the gardens, and a signature cast stone fireplace with a to-the-ceiling mantelpiece
  • The sunroom, just off the living room, has three sets of French doors to the grounds, a wall of windows, a gas-log fireplace, recessed lighting, and a Sputnik sphere light fixture
  • The grand formal dining room is fit to host large-scale dinner parties with two sets of French doors to a lovely terrace overlooking the grounds, a striking antique gold chandelier, plus French doors to the front porch
  • Conveniently located off the kitchen, a built-in day office has a granite work counter and an adjacent wet bar/butler’s area with a bar sink, storage, and a U-Line wine refrigerator
  • The spectacular chef’s kitchen is centered around an oversized island and features stunning granite slab counters, artfully designed backsplashes with tumbled marble and mosaics, a large walk-in pantry, tall windows overlooking the grounds, and a double-basin pounded copper sink with a filtered water tap
  • Appliances include: Viking 6-burner gas cooktop with griddle; two Dacor wall ovens, two Bosch dishwashers, KitchenAid trash compactor, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator
  • Open to the kitchen, the casual dining and family rooms feature numerous windows for natural light and access to the barbecue terrace
  • The outdoor courtyard terrace has a gas-log fireplace surrounded in stone and brick, and a built-in barbecue with a built-in DCS grill, two side burners, and a refrigerator
  • Upstairs, a light-filled hallway is lined with operable leaded glass windows and connects the bedrooms and children’s playroom/study
  • The spacious primary bedroom suite has an up-lit tray ceiling with a crystal chandelier, two customized walk-in closets, and a luxe skylit bath with marble floors and wainscot, a glass shower with two shower heads, a large whirlpool tub, and a dual-sink vanity
  • The second bedroom suite has a drum light fixture, a walk-in closet, and en suite marble bath with a pedestal sink and a tub with an overhead shower
  • The third bedroom suite has a customized closet, chandelier, and an en suite tiled bath with a frameless glass shower
  • Two additional bedrooms have large closets, backyard-view windows, and easy access to a hall bath with tile floors, a console sink, and a tub with an overhead shower and a stone tile surround
  • At the end of the hall, a children’s playroom/study has track lighting, two tall windows, and paneled walls 
  • Laundry closet with storage, a LG washer and dryer, tile floors, and a stainless steel sink
  • Ideal for guest or au pair quarters, the studio guest house has parquet-style tile floors, a skylight, a kitchenette with Caesarstone countertops, a full bathroom with a walk-in stall shower, and a laundry closet with a LG washer and dryer and adjacent built-in storage; The guest house has updated heating and AC systems 
  • The serene and private pool is surrounded by mature perimeter trees, plantings, and a gas fireplace, and sits adjacent to a separate Roman-style tiled spa; The pool has a an automatic safety cover
  • A covered and heated dining patio is designed to be used year-round with a nearby outdoor kitchen outfitted with a Viking grill, refrigerator, storage, and prep sink
  • Finished studio building for crafts/potting with lots of built-in cabinetry, counter space, and a sink
  • Large fenced sport court with a basketball hoop
  • Custom playground surrounded by a vast stretch of level lawn for recreation and play
  • Two-car detached garage with built-ins and a remodeled half-bath, and an oversized one-car detached garage with built-ins
  • Excellent Los Altos schools: Gardner Bullis Elementary, Egan Junior High, and Los Altos High School (buyer to confirm enrollment)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Gardner Bullis Elementary School

  • 25890 Fremont Road
  • Grades: K-6
  • School Type: Elementary School
  • Student Enrollment: 259
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Jr. High School

Egan Junior High School

  • 100 West Portola Avenue
  • Grades: 7-8
  • School Type: Jr. High School
  • Student Enrollment: 497
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High School

Los Altos High School

  • 201 Almond Ave
  • Grades: 9-12
  • School Type: High School
  • Student Enrollment: 2141
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