13164 La Cresta

13164 La Cresta Drive, Los Altos Hills

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds 5
  • Baths 5
  • Living 6,608 sq ft
  • Lot 1.3 acres sq ft
  • Offered at $7,498,000
  • Sold for $7,500,000

This property is truly in a league of its own. A rare combination of views, mainly flat land, multiple access ways, safety, tranquility, with a close proximity to Stanford, freeways, and downtown Los Altos. Offering every thinkable amenity, this majestic home sits on 1.3 acres. It features genuinely unparalleled views with vantage points from San Francisco through San Jose. Experience ultimate privacy, luxurious finishes and fixtures, and expert craftsmanship, all just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley. From its dramatic living room with endless panoramic views, gourmet kitchen with high-end appliances, magnificent master suite, 21-seat theater, numerous options for workspace, wine cellar, resort-like pool, guest accommodations, and bountiful orchard. During the day, explore limitless possibilities for recreation and play and spend the evenings on the entertaining terrace looking out at the breathtaking lights of Silicon Valley. A haven tucked away in the hills!

Amenities of the Home include:

  • Custom home on mostly flat terraced grounds of 1.3 acres with absolutely breathtaking panoramic views of Silicon Valley and the Bay including four bridges
  • 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and 2 half bathrooms plus a separate pool house with a bedroom and full bath
  • Approximately 6,608 square foot main house, plus a 801 square foot guest house for a total of 7,409 square feet of living space
  • Spacious and open floor plan with soaring ceilings, expansive windows, handsome cherrywood floors and baseboards, and skylights
  • A circular paver stone driveway lined with lush landscaping and playful statues precedes the impressive front entrance with handsome double doors with decorative inset glass
  • The tall foyer introduces gleaming hardwood floors that continue throughout the home
  • Central dining room, ideal for entertaining, with spectacular views, striking center light fixture, recessed lighting dotting the tray ceiling, and easy access to the kitchen
  • A dramatic living room features wall to wall windows revealing views from San Francisco through San Jose, vaulted ceilings with numerous skylights, gas fireplace, luxury sconce lighting, and sliding glass doors to the entertaining terrace
  • The gourmet kitchen features a large center island topped in granite with breakfast bar seating at one end and prep sink, ample wood cabinetry (some with glass fronts), stainless steel double basin sink beneath a view window, and large customized walk-in pantry
  • High-end appliances include 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators, 2 Fisher and Paykel double dishwashers, Viking 6-burner gas range with grill and double oven, Dacor oven, and Panasonic. Microwave
  • Welcoming front-facing family room with focal-point fireplace with custom surround, vaulted ceiling with numerous skylights, and recessed lighting
  • Just off the foyer through double glass doors, an office provides a secluded workspace featuring two walls of tall built-ins, substantial workstations and views out to the front of the home
  • A powder room services the main living areas with pedestal sink, adjacent coat storage, and front-facing window
  • A door for added privacy separates the public rooms from the bedroom wing which features a stunning stained glass skylight
  • Bedroom one features low-profile carpet, customized walk-in closet, and door to a private balcony overlooking the gardens with decorative iron railing
  • Bedroom two has access to the rear gardens and grounds through a wide sliding glass door and a large customized walk-in closet
  • Serving the bedrooms, a hall bathroom features a wide dual-sink vanity topped in Italian marble, tile floors, deep soaking tub, and glass-enclosed stall shower with handheld spray
  • A spacious bedroom suite, ideal for guests, features a large customized closet, wall of tall front-facing windows, and en suite bath with marble-topped vanity and tub with overhead shower surrounded in tile
  • The palatial master bedroom suite features a generous sitting area with view window, tall tray ceiling dotted with recessed lights, built-in cabinetry, wall of sliding glass doors to a private patio with access to the gardens and grounds, low-profile carpet, and spacious customized walk-in closet; spa-like en suite bath with marble tile floors with decorative inlays, deep jetted tub beneath a wide skylight, cedar-lined sauna, large glass shower with waterfall setting, Italian marble-topped dual-sink vanity, and separate commode room with Toto Washlet and bidet
  • Powder room with adjacent laundry room has a utility sink and Samsung washer and dryer
  • Impressive and comfortable 21-seat theater with top-of-the-line soundproofing, a 120-inch screen with projector, 7.1 Dolby surround sound, and Google Chromecast video streaming provides a truly immersive movie theater experience
  • Lower-level bedroom suite, ideal for in-law or au pair suite, with low-profile carpet, and convenient outside entrance; en suite bathroom with tile floors, marble-topped vanity, and glass-enclosed shower
  • Flexible-use room, perfect for a secluded workspace or fitness center, accessible from the rear grounds and featuring a wall of windows, recessed lighting, and plumbing for a potential bathroom
  • Ultimate privacy is afforded by terraced grounds with multiple stretches of level lawn, hidden gardens, a productive orchard, resort-like pool with electric cover, a gardening area with greenhouse and raised vegetable beds, chicken coop, play structure with swings and treehouse, and entertaining patios including the incredible view terrace with built-in barbecue center
  • Orchard includes apple, orange, fig, pear, peach, and plum and more
  • A separate pool house provides space for guests or potential rental income with kitchen, living area with view window, bedroom, plus a full bathroom with tiled glass-enclosed shower
  • 3-car garage plus ample on property parking
  • Additional features include: Whole-home sound system, fully-fenced property, ample storage space including vast under-home storage room, video 16 camera modern security system, central vacuum, Pella windows
  • Feeling miles away, yet just minutes from the hustle and bustle of Silicon Valley with easy access to shopping and dining in the Village, major commute routes, and Silicon Valley tech employers
  • Top-rated Palo Alto schools: Lucille M. Nixon Elementary, Ellen Fletcher Middle School, Gunn High School (buyer to confirm enrollment)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Lucille M. Nixon Elementary

Middle School

Ellen Fletcher Middle School

High School

Henry M. Gunn High