Two-level home with approximately 5,002 square feet of living/indoor recreation space including 4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms plus separate suite with en suite bath, private entrance and deck, perfect for au pair, long-term family, guests, or 5th bedroom
A full all brick circular driveway approaches the home along with significant areas for off-street parking and RV storage
A fenced, fully enclosed courtyard with lockable gate and arbor-covered walkway to the brick-red front door can provide increased privacy or an inviting introduction to the home; planted gardens, landscape lighting, and a fountain enhance the sitting area
Double front doors with inlaid etched glass windows open to the very spacious garden room entry; this grand room is brightened by two extra-large skylights, a lighted ceiling fan, and courtyard view window; red clay tile floor extends to brick-lined garden planters on each side of the room; an elevated fireplace is outlined to-the-ceiling with original brick
Stunning Craftsman-style great room is a showcase of the home’s original architectural detail with walls, vaulted ceiling and crown moldings in old-growth heart redwood with a striking wrought-iron chandelier, wide-plank oak floor, and a wood-burning fireplace surrounded from floor to ceiling in original brick; a full wall of matching dual-pane windows and sliding glass door open to a covered deck presenting beautiful mountain views from room and deck
The formal dining room has painted redwood walls and ceiling for a bright ambiance that also enjoys mountain views; a built-in redwood buffet and brass chandelier are highlights
Positioned next to the dining room is a swinging bar room door leading to a butler’s pantry next to kitchen with original mosaic tile countertop plus wet-bar sink, compactor, and abundant cabinetry
The kitchen is finished with white painted redwood cabinetry topped with vintage tiled counters and full backsplashes; original copper cabinet pulls and light fixtures are featured; white tile brightens the floor
Appliances include a Frigidaire Gallery gas cooktop and convection/regular oven, Whirlpool dishwasher, Roper refrigerator, dual-compartment white enamel sink; an additional pantry area is nearby
A separate bright breakfast room with white tiled floor and built-in cabinetry overlooks the front courtyard’s plants and flowers and a Dutch door provides access to the garden room
The master bedroom suite begins with a foyer with built-in glass display cabinet and laundry chute; the bedroom has a ceiling fan, mountain views, an interior window overlooking the gym/racquetball court, and 5 large closets (one with sink) plus 10 large built-in cabinet drawers and large shelf for wide-screen television; the en suite bath has vintage tile appointments, a single-sink vanity, glass display cabinet, substantial linen closets, and tub with overhead shower
Accessed from the master bedroom foyer and from outside is a bedroom suite with full wall of closets, carpeting over hardwood, en suite bath with shower and sliding dual-pane glass door to a private deck
Bedroom 3 has painted redwood walls and ceiling that has lightened the room, wide-plank oak floors, built-in display shelves, one closet with extra-deep drawers, a walk-in closet with expansive redwood storage cabinets, and a door to a half-bath
Bedroom 4, also ideal for an office, has a full wall of redwood book/display shelves, a walk-in closet, oak floors, and painted redwood walls and ceiling
Accessed from bedroom 3 and 4 is a full bath with original pedestal sink and commode, tiled floor, and shower
Bedroom suite 5 or au pair suite is accessed privately from the outside; features include banquette window seating, floors in granite tile and carpeting, a lighted fan, walk-in closet, private deck, and en suite bath with shower
Lower-level movie/media room with space for a huge wide-screen television, outside entrance, and seating for 10 or more
Large family/recreation room on the lower level with entry granite floor and carpeting, banquette corner seating, a bar with counter stools and refrigerator; sliding glass doors to a patio with seating and a fountain
Adjoining the family/recreation room and adjacent movie/media room is a huge 800 square-foot gym/regulation racquetball court with 20-foot ceiling, steel-framed walls, maple flooring, viewing windows from family/recreation room and deck plus a mind- boggling list of sports, games, and activity options
A compartmentalized bathroom with shower and granite tile floors serves the lower level gym and family room
Other features include: dual-pane windows and/or glass doors in most every room; security alarm; extensive outdoor landscape lighting in front and back of house; large lower-level laundry room with dual-compartment sink, ample storage and laundry chute from master suite; significant built-ins and storage space throughout home; extra blown-in insulation in walls and attic
Near laundry area is a store room not included in square footage with trap door access to a wine cellar accommodating approximately 1,000 bottles ± an oenophile’s dream amenity
Lighted, fully fenced paddle tennis court privately positioned at the rear of the property with numerous uses
Low maintenance mature landscaping throughout the grounds; ample space for former uses that included a pool, horse corral, golf green practice area, horseshoe pit, and go-cart track
Attached, oversized 2-car garage with loft storage plus workshop and storage room
Under decks storage, room above wine cellar, and garage total over 1,000 square feet not included in the 5,002 living space. Under deck storage rooms can store 2 additional cars, ATVs, motorcycles, bicycles, or other recreation equipment
Total lot size of approximately 1.6 acres: lot 1: 36,145 square feet (.83 acre); lot 2: 12,197 square feet (.28 acre); lot 3: 21,457 square feet (.49 acre)
Desirable Country Club neighborhood with easy access to commute routes, shopping, and recreation including the highly regarded Los Altos Golf and Country Club
Top-rated local schools: Loyola Elementary, Blach Junior High, and Mountain View High
