1140 Border Road

1140 Border Road, Los Altos

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Living sq ft
  • Lot sq ft
  • Sold for $

Amenities of the Home include:

  • 5 bedrooms and 3.5 baths 
  • Approximately 3,049 square feet arranged over two levels
  • Gated entrance opens to a private driveway and the flag lot position of the home, nestled in the middle of the hill, offers considerable privacy; a large motor court provides ample off-street parking
  • The home’s contemporary flair begins with an oak paneled front door set beneath a tall transom window and flanked by sidelights 
  • The foyer has flagstone floors and a vaulted ceiling
  • Just off the foyer is a powder room with a granite-topped vanity
  • Open to the foyer and at the center of the great room arrangement is the formal dining area with laminate wood floors, tray ceiling, and art glass pendant light; wide sliding glass doors open to an entertainment deck
  • Step down to the spacious living room, which is fully open to the dining area and kitchen; carpet finishes the floor beneath a tall cathedral ceiling in white-washed wood paneling; dramatic windows wrap around the end of the room integrating a wood-burning fireplace outlined to the ceiling in stone with a wall-to-wall seating hearth offering storage underneath; a full wall of custom cabinetry is designed for media enjoyment
  • The chef’s kitchen has custom cabinetry topped in granite slab with full-height backsplashes; an island offers seating on two sides; a built-in computer center and walk-in pantry add convenience
  • Stainless steel appliances include: Thermador 4-burner gas cooktop; Thermador oven; GE microwave; Bosch dishwasher; Viking built-in refrigerator; the sink features a hot and cold filtered water dispenser
  • Fully customized for a home office is bedroom 1 with custom cabinetry on 3 walls including 2 workstations and library shelves; laminate wood finishes the floor, a deep closet provides for storage, and contemporary track lighting accents the ceiling
  • Bedrooms 2 and 3, each with carpet and large closet with bifold wood doors
  • The hallway bathroom has stone-like tile flooring and a single-sink vanity with Corian counter; a tub with overhead shower and glass enclosure is surrounded in vibrant blue and white tiles 
  • Expanded by a tall cathedral ceiling with fan, the master bedroom suite has wide wood-framed sliding glass doors, set beneath to-the-ceiling transom windows, opening to the spa deck; a walk-in closet with skylight is fully customized; the en suite bath features heated travertine tile floors, a dual-sink granite vanity and a frameless glass-enclosed travertine shower with a window that provides natural light and added ventilation
  • From the foyer, a maple staircase leads past a tall front window and to the upstairs
  • The family room/private living quarters offer flexible use for recreation or extended family living; the large family room has a tall cathedral ceiling with fan and clerestory windows; laminate wood floors define the kitchen area, which includes a full wall of custom cabinetry with sink and space for a full-sized refrigerator; the carpeted living area has wood-framed sliding glass doors to a balcony 
  • Adjoining the flexible-use quarters is bedroom 5 with cathedral ceiling and fan, expansive windows and transoms, and closet with bifold doors; the en suite bath has vinyl floor, a single-sink vanity, and glass-enclosed shower
  • Detached 2-car garage with separate storage/bicycle room and covered breezeway access to the home
  • Other features include: laundry room; security alarm; X10 home automation with programmable lighting scenes; built-in speakers in some rooms; Andersen windows, doors, and sliding glass doors
  • Spacious outdoor entertaining venues with large decks, one with recessed spa, and level land for recreation
  • Lot size of approximately 12,703 square feet
  • Close-in location just minutes to shopping, dining, and commuter routes
  • Top-rated local schools: Loyola Elementary (API 952); Blach Junior High (API 957); Los Altos High (API 895)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Loyola Elementary School

Middle School

Blach Middle School

High School

Los Altos High School

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