26991 Taaffe Road

26991 Taaffe Road, Los Altos Hills

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Living sq ft
  • Lot sq ft
  • Sold for $7,000,000

Amenities of the Home include:

  • Multiple levels with 6 bedrooms, 7 full baths, and 2 half-baths 
  • Stunning gated entrance of natural beauty with driveway and vast motor court done entirely in grasscrete pavers around a tiered fountain 
  • Iron and glass custom doors open to the foyer, which introduces fine hardwood floors that continue throughout the home; a balcony in the upper-level hallway overlooks the foyer and wide open stairs lead down to a mezzanine level and the main living level
  • Directly off the foyer, the library/office has an entire wall of custom cabinetry and two walls of windows
  • Formal powder room on the mezzanine level has an art glass vessel sink
  • Double doors on the main level open to the formal living room; a gas-log fireplace outlined to the ceiling in stacked stone is flanked by built-in cabinetry; retractable glass doors open fully to the a Bay view deck with clear glass railing for unobstructed views
  • Privately located bedroom suite, across from the living room, has windows to the garden atrium with living wall and an en suite bath with vessel sink vanity and tumbled stone shower
  • Wide steps lead down to a second main level, which begins with the formal dining room; picture windows overlook the atrium’s living wall and an opposite wall of retractable glass doors opens to the Bay view terrace; chandelier, art spot lighting, and adjoining butler’s pantry with significant built-ins and counter space
  • Fabulous chef’s kitchen in two tones of custom cabinetry, including the large center island with breakfast bar seating, all topped in granite slab with full-height backsplashes 
  • Appliances by Thermador include 6-burner gas cooktop with griddle and pot filler, 2 ovens, microwave, warming drawer, dishwasher, refrigerator, and freezer, plus 2 Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers and U-Line wine cooler
  • Family room, fully open to the kitchen, has a gas-log fireplace outlined in limestone beneath media wiring; floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors to the terrace, all with Bay views
  • Large upstairs landing area overlooks the Bay views through an entire wall of glass
  • Master suite has an entire wall of Bay view windows, ceiling fan, and gas-log fireplace wired overhead for media; tremendous fully customized walk-in closet
  • En suite master bath finished entirely in contrasting hues of marble with mosaic accents, including two marble sinks with linear drains built into the slab countertop; large whirlpool tub for two, steam shower with body sprays and four shower heads, plus private room with automated commode
  • Bedroom suite 3 with ceiling fan, customized closet, and en suite bath with large shower
  • Bedroom suite 4 has a loft lined with customized closet space, a fan, and en suite bath with glass-topped vanity plus tub and overhead shower with sliding track glass doors
  • Fitness center on lowermost level has sliding doors with mirrored panels opening to an adjoining storage/mechanical room plus an en suite spa bath with large frameless glass shower and cedar-lined sauna 
  • Two lower-level bedroom suites, each overlooking the atrium and one with access to it, have walk-in closets and en suite baths with large frameless glass shower
  • Large recreation room with full wall of cabinetry, art and pool table lighting, and adjoining wine tasting room with marble-topped counter and frameless glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled wine cellar with custom racking
  • Double doors open to the theatre with tiered carpeted seating and wiring for cinema screen and projection system
  • A half-bath completes the lowermost level
  • Additional features include: heated floors in some bathrooms; programmable lighting; lower-level laundry room with sink; multi-zone heating and air conditioning; elevator services 3 levels
  • Beautifully landscaped and private grounds include lawn areas, grass and stone terraces, and built-in barbecue center with granite counter seating and refrigerator
  • Attached 2-car garage and adjoining mudroom on the entrance level
  • Approximately 7,538 square feet of living space 
  • Lot size of approximately 1.17 acres
  • Excellent Los Altos schools: Bullis Elementary (API 946); Egan Junior (API 976); Los Altos High (API 895)
 

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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Gardner Bullis Elementary School

Jr. High School

Egan Junior High School

High School

Los Altos High School

  • 201 Almond Ave
  • Grades: 9-12
  • School Type: High School
  • Student Enrollment: 1663
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