287 Alta Vista Avenue

287 Alta Vista Avenue, Los Altos

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Living sq ft
  • Lot sq ft
  • Offered at $1,998,000
  • Sold for $

Amenities of the Home include:

  • 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms arranged over a single level
  • A tall row of hedges with integrated entry gate provides complete privacy for the front yard; level lawn, shaded by a towering olive tree and bordered by gardens, precedes a covered porch that extends across the front of the home
  • The foyer introduces new random plank hickory floors that extend throughout the living areas
  • The spacious living room begins the open design of the floor plan, which extends into the dining room, kitchen, and office/study center; a tall cathedral ceiling is dotted with recessed lighting and French doors open to the front porch; a focal-point gas-log fireplace is flanked by floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry with space for media components
  • Sliding glass doors in the living room open to an inviting courtyard terrace, also accessed from the master suite
  • The dining room is perfect for formal or everyday meals; two tall skylights and a cluster of clear glass sphere pendant lights illuminate the room; open shelving above a partial wall separates the office/study center
  • The chef’s kitchen is finished with white cabinetry topped with granite slab counters and a peninsula of custom color European-style cabinetry with integrated breakfast bar and leather-finished granite counter; a skylight in the vaulted ceiling and corner windows above the sink provide abundant natural light
  • Top-quality stainless steel appliances include: Viking 6-burner gas cooktop, KitchenAid oven, Bosch dishwasher, GE Profile refrigerator
  • The office/study area is brightened by a tall row of windows above banquette seating with storage below; a long built-in workstation has ample space for two computers set beneath open shelving  
  • A pocket door with hand-painted artistry conceals a new laundry room from the office; features include a sink, front loading Frigidaire washer and dryer, butcher block counter, and colorful mosaic tile backsplash; adjoining is a mudroom with built-in cubbies and outside entrance; reclaimed Italian terra cotta tiles finish the floor throughout
  • Converted from half of the original 2-car garage, a large play/family room anchors the bedroom wing; sliding glass doors open to the rear of the home
  • A full bath services the living areas as well as the two family bedrooms; features include tile finishes, a single-sink vanity, and tub with overhead shower
  • The hallway leading to the family bedrooms is fully painted by hand with a mural depicting underwater sea life; the art rises to the towering sky-lit ceiling and wraps all three walls; at one end, a cushioned banquette beneath a window provides a quite spot to enjoy the scenery
  • The two bedrooms each with carpeting, a lighted ceiling fan, mirrored closet doors, and additional murals or artwork on the walls
  • The master bedroom suite has a tall cathedral ceiling with lighted fan, sliding glass door to the center courtyard terrace, and customized walk-in closet
  • The en suite master bath is finished in tile and includes a dual-sink vanity, deep soaking tub, shower with frameless glass enclosure, and private commode room
  • Attached 1-car garage with access from a shared driveway off Toyon Road; (note: the existing playroom is on the footprint of the second bay of the original 2-car garage and could be reconverted)
  • Other features include: central air conditioning, new high-efficiency heater, new tankless hot water system, hot and cold outdoor shower convenient to the mudroom entrance
  • Huge attic storage with ability to add additional square footage; attic floor and ceiling joists pass code for second story addition (buyer to confirm)
  • Approximately 2,086 square feet of living space
  • Lot size of approximately 7,650 square feet
  • Superb North Los Altos neighborhood just a few blocks to the Village
  • Excellent local schools: Gardner Bullis Elementary (API 946); Egan Junior High (API 976); and Los Altos High (API 895) (buyer to verify)
  • Disclosures available upon request from agent  
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Gardner Bullis Elementary School

Jr. High School

Egan Junior High School

High School

Los Altos High School

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