222 Alvarado Avenue
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222 Alvarado Avenue, Los Altos

OPEN HOUSE
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Living sq ft
  • Lot sq ft
  • Offered at $5,548,000
  • Sold for $5,550,000

Amenities of the Home include:

  • 6 bedrooms + office and 6.5 baths over three levels 
  • Located in desirable North Los Altos just over one mile to the Village
  • Two lantern-topped columns flank a paver-stone walkway; landscaped sidewalk gardens and a tiered Italian stone fountain frame the home’s portico entrance 
  • Arched solid mahogany doors with wrought-iron accents open to a foyer with two-story ceiling, circular iron chandelier, and clerestory windows; natural limestone with inlaid keystones finishes the floor
  • Hard wax finished European white oak or natural stone flooring throughout the public rooms
  • Living room has a tray ceiling with recessed lighting and French doors to the rear grounds
  • Through a trio of arched doorways and just off the living room, the formal dining room is defined by hardwood flooring and an antique wrought-iron circular chandelier; sliding glass doors open out to the entertainment deck 
  • A guest powder room offers a modern vessel sink vanity with a mosaic tile backsplash
  • Light-filled from a large leaded glass custom skylight in the tray ceiling, the expansive chef’s kitchen coordinates glass-front cabinetry with Luce de Luna quartzite countertops, handmade tile backsplashes, and limestone flooring; an island with hands-free sink, a casual dining area with banquette seating and hand-blown glass Egyptian chandelier, plus walk-in pantry  are also featured
  • Stainless steel appliances include: 48-inch Wolf 6-burner gas range and grill; GE Profile microwave; Miele dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator; Electrolux freezer; hot/cold filtered water dispenser; hands-free sink
  • Crowned by a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a fan, the family room features a remote-operated gas fireplace with stone hearth, hardwood flooring, and sliding glass doors with transom windows to the patio
  • Main-level master bedroom suite has an exposed-beam ceiling, hardwood flooring, remote-operated gas fireplace, a walk-in closet and French doors to a patio; spacious en suite bath with skylight, dual-sink vanity, steam shower, cast iron soaking tub, and finishes of hand-made tiles; separate commode room
  • Bedroom 2 features hardwood flooring and ample storage
  • Conveniently located home office has hardwood flooring and banquette seating surrounded by built-in cabinetry
  • A dual-access bathroom serving the office and bedroom 2 has onyx flooring and wainscot, a console sink, and claw-foot tub with overhead shower 
  • A curving staircase with custom wrought-iron railing leads to the carpeted upper level where a hallway illuminated by an octagonal skylight and pendant lighting has a French door to a balcony patio 
  • Bedroom suite 3 has a ceiling fan, a French door to a Juliette balcony, and en suite bath with onyx flooring, single-sink vanity, tub with overhead shower, and a walk-in closet
  • A second master, bedroom suite 4 includes a tray ceiling with fan, walk-in closet, and French doors to a patio and Juliette balcony; en suite bath finished in ceramic and marble mosaic tile has a dual-sink vanity, free-standing cast iron tub, and large rainspout shower
  • Bedroom suite 5 includes a ceiling fan, walk-in organized closet, and a French door out to a balcony; en suite bath has onyx flooring, single-sink vanity, and glass- enclosed shower with mosaic floor and wall accent 
  • Ideal for extended-stay guests or au pair quarters, the lower level includes an extended-stay suite with direct access from the garage; living room area with hardwood flooring and gas fireplace; bedroom 6 is carpeted and has sliding glass door access out to a patio; kitchenette with LG refrigerator and Bosch dishwasher; en suite bath finished in marble includes a curbless glass-enclosed shower with body jets; adjacent room is perfect for a wine room or storage
  • Just off the lower suite, the carpeted theatre features an acoustic tray ceiling, cinema screen with 120-inch diagonal, and a room for separate media components
  • Finished, attached 3-car garage with storage shelving
  • Generous, fully landscaped grounds with barbecue kitchen, terraced patios, raised vegetable beds, level lawn, and charming cedar playhouse; plants and trees selected for flowers or culinary use, including numerous exotic fruit trees
  • Other features: main-level laundry room and secondary laundry closet on upper level; air conditioning; zoned heating; security cameras; intercom system; elevator; CAT6 and coaxial wiring throughout
  • “Green” building features include: solar panels for the majority of electricity usage; tankless hot water heaters with recirculating pumps on motion sensors; automatic lights; LED lighting; custom no-VOC oil finished walnut built-ins throughout; no-VOC hard wax floors; drought-tolerant landscaping
  • Approximately 5,554 square feet 
  • Lot size over one-third acre (approximately 15,729 square feet)
  • Excellent Los Altos schools: Almond Elementary (API 953), Egan Junior High (API 976), and Los Altos High (API 895)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Almond Elementary School

  • 550 Almond Avenue
  • Grades: K-6
  • School Type: Elementary School
  • Student Enrollment: 353
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Jr. High School

Egan Junior High School

  • 100 West Portola Avenue
  • Grades: 7-8
  • School Type: Jr. High School
  • Student Enrollment: 497
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High School

Los Altos High School

  • 201 Almond Ave
  • Grades: 9-12
  • School Type: High School
  • Student Enrollment: 2141
  • School Website >