11981 Magdalena
OPEN HOUSE
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

11981 Magdalena Avenue, Los Altos Hills

OPEN HOUSE
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sun, Sep 14, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds 3
  • Baths 2.5
  • Living 3,005 sq ft
  • Lot 43,995 sq ft
  • Offered at $4,998,000

This beautifully-designed single-level home is a verdant retreat blending an organic color palette and high-end finishes, Zen-inspired gardens, and the best of California indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Thoughtfully designed with vaulted ceilings, numerous operable skylights, and walls of windows, the residence is filled with natural light and offers picturesque views of lush gardens from every room. Entertain in the vaulted living and spacious dining rooms, relax in the open skylit great room, and prepare wonderful meals in the gourmet kitchen outfitted with top-tier appliances, incredible storage, an oversized granite island, and a butler’s pantry. Three bedrooms sit in a private wing, including the luxurious primary suite with a spa-inspired bath and access to the yard and pool. Architectural plantings, mature trees, gardens, and idyllic sitting areas surround the home, and the backyard features a sparkling pool and spa, extensive brick patios, a fire pit patio, and seating areas shaded by mature olive and cypress trees. A detached two-car garage includes a finished upper-level office/den and has a covered breezeway connecting to the main house. Luxury living, just moments from Rancho Shopping Center, major commute routes, downtown amenities, and top Los Altos schools.

Amenities of the Home include:

  • Gated retreat home on a landscaped 1.01 acre lot set back 200 ft from Magdalena Ave
  • Quiet and very private
  • Just steps from Rancho Shopping Center and close to downtown amenities and commute routes
  • A property that embraces the California lifestyle with an organic color palette, high-end finishes, and verdant gardens surrounding the entire home
  • Architectural plantings, mature trees, and a curated collection of sculptures and pottery create a serene and immensely private setting
  • 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms in the main house, plus a detached office/den or potential guest bedroom
  • Approximately 2,607 square feet of living space in the main house, plus approximately 398 square feet in the detached structure, for a total of approximately 3,005 square feet
  • Optimized for entertaining parties of all sizes
  •  A large gravel motor court leads to a brick pathway framed by olive trees
  • The front yard offers an imported Asian-inspired gazebo with a bistro table, a garden area with two large raised beds, and a stretch of level lawn surrounded by mature plantings and arbors
  • The front door with inset glass opens to the slate-tile foyer with recessed lighting and views of the airy interior rooms
  • The vaulted living room features a wood-burning fireplace with a sleek surround,  deep-toned hardwood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the front gardens
  • The formal dining room has a circular chandelier, a striking tray ceiling, recessed lighting, a large picture window, and seamless access to the kitchen and great room for entertaining
  • The dramatic great room boasts vaulted ceilings, six skylights, views of the entire backyard, and an open layout ideal for gatherings
  • The gourmet kitchen offers deep granite countertops, custom cherry wood cabinetry, full-height slate tile backsplashes, a double-basin stainless steel sink, a stainless steel prep sink, a wall of windows framing verdant views, two skylights, recessed lighting, a walk-in pantry with custom organization, and an oversized center island with breakfast bar seating along one side
  • High-end appliances include: Sub-Zero refrigerator, full-height Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers, Viking six-burner gas cooktop, Thermador double ovens, and two Bosch dishwashers
  • Fully open to the kitchen, the family room features French doors to the gardens, recessed and sconce lighting, and a media center
  • The butler’s pantry sits just off the kitchen and adds a second dishwasher, a warming drawer, a stainless steel sink, and breezeway access
  • A laundry closet with a LG washer/dryer and shelving sits beside a slate-floored half bath with a pedestal sink
  • The bedrooms are all collected on one side of the home for privacy and tranquility, connected by a wide hallway with numerous storage closets
  • The first bedroom has a garden window, hardwood floors, and a customized closet with frosted glass sliding doors
  • The hall bath features a granite vanity, a frameless glass-enclosed stall shower, and large-scale tile floors
  • The second bedroom, or ideal home office, has hardwood floors, windows on two sides, a built-in desk with two workstations, substantial built-in closet storage, and recessed lighting
  • The primary suite has soaring ceilings, two operable skylights, French doors to the gardens, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and a spa-inspired bath with a frameless glass-enclosed stall shower with river rock floors, a dual-sink vanity topped in honed black granite, a separate commode room, a fully customized walk-in closet, and private access to the pool and patio
  • The detached garage features epoxy floors and connects to the main house via a covered breezeway
  • Above the garage, a carpeted office/den enjoys windows on three sides, recessed lighting, and built-in storage, making it the perfect creative studio, private office, or guest retreat
  • Every corner of the property offers a place to dine, lounge, or entertain surrounded by lush plantings and mature trees that provide both shade and abundant privacy 
  • Just off the great room, a vast brick patio sits beneath cafe lighting and looks out at the resort-style pool and spa, brick patio surround, and fire pit patio
  • Productive fruit trees include lemon, fig, and orange
  • A barbecue patio sits on the side of the home
  • Around the property you’ll find multiple storage sheds along with a fenced potting area
  • Top-rated Los Altos schools: Loyola Elementary, Blach Middle School, Mountain View High School (buyer to confirm enrollment)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Loyola Elementary School

  • 770 Berry Avenue
  • Grades: K-6
  • School Type: Elementary School
  • Student Enrollment: 334
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Middle School

Blach Middle School

  • 1120 Covington Rd.
  • Grades: 7-8
  • School Type: Middle School
  • Student Enrollment: 416
  • School Website >

High School

Mountain View High School

  • 3535 Truman Avenue
  • Grades: 9-12
  • School Type: High School
  • Student Enrollment: 2220
  • School Website >