638 Linden
OPEN HOUSE

638 Linden Avenue, Los Altos

OPEN HOUSE
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Living sq ft
  • Lot sq ft
  • Offered at $5,498,000
  • Sold for $6,200,000

Amenities of the Home include:

  • Almost 4,000 square feet of living space (approximately 3,495 square foot main house and 430 square foot guest house) with a lot size of more than one-third acre (15,000 square feet)
  • Lovingly rebuilt in 2006, this charming 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath main house plus guest house feels like it has been in the family for generations yet is immaculately maintained and offers all the luxuries of modern day living. With designer tile and stonework, and custom millwork throughout, built-in banquettes, shelves and cabinets, and doors and lighting sourced from old estates, this home truly exemplifies the melding of old world style and modern luxury.
  • Abundant gardens, lush lawn, and an inviting pathway of Connecticut bluestone welcome the visitor into the gated front courtyard with wide stone porch and French antique wrought iron door. The shingled exterior, with lots of windows, varying roof lines, stacked stone columns and a lovely arbor above the garage add to that Cape Cod old world feel.
  • The bright and ample foyer has Italian tile floor laid in a herringbone pattern; the staircase features vintage mahogany pedestals; custom millwork is introduced and continues throughout.
  • Hand-hewn hickory hardwood floors extend throughout the main level and the upstairs master suite
  • With French doors to the front courtyard and garden views on three sides, the intimate sitting room, or potential office, features a box beamed ceiling with drum light, rich stained wainscot paneling, and built-in library shelves.
  • Crowned by an exposed beam ceiling with a wonderful French Baguès chandelier, the formal dining room has double French doors to a flagstone terrace perfect for a barbecue.
  • Outstanding chef’s kitchen has custom glazed cabinetry with appliance garages, and a large island with built-in wine storage and breakfast bar seating; polished limestone counters on perimeter cabinetry and granite slab on island; walk-in pantry
  • Stainless steel appliances include: Thermador 6-burner gas cooktop; Thermador oven; Miele steam oven; Dacor microwave; Miele dishwasher; GE Monogram refrigerator with cabinet panels
  • Spacious casual dining area has built-in cabinetry on each side, including a desk center, and a roomy banquette beneath the window
  • Just off the kitchen, the family room has a full wall of custom cabinetry designed for media and a gas-log fireplace with classic paneled mantel flanked by French doors to the covered porch
  • Conveniently located on the main-level, this bedroom suite offers a window banquette with built-in storage; the travertine-appointed bath has a heated floor and frameless glass shower
  • Double doors lead to the bright and airy master suite sitting room and bedroom with a bank of French doors that open onto a slate tiled private balcony. Accented with tile and marble, the master bath has separate French limestone vanities, a deep tub with hand-held spray, frameless glass shower with operable skylight, and private commode room. Off the bath is a large customized walk-in closet with partial cedar walls.
  • Two additional carpeted bedrooms, one with French doors to a private balcony, are served by a tiled bath with fossilized stone vanity and frameless glass shower with pebblestone floor
  • Large poolside guest house with Douglas fir floors, beadboard-paneled walls, and working fireplace; full kitchen has honed black granite counter seating and glazed tile backsplashes; stainless steel appliances include: Wolf induction cooktop; GE microwave; Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer; U-Line mini refrigerator; full bath with mosaic tile floor and glazed tile shower
  • Customized and temperature-controlled wine cellar, beneath the guest house, with bespoke  walnut racking for approximately 1,000 bottles and Italian tile floor
  • Inviting and spacious wraparound porch with skylights, ceiling fans, and limestone decking in Versailles pattern
  • Beautiful flowering grounds include a pool and elevated spa with stacked stone elements, water feature, level lawn, climbing roses, and expansive terrace
  • Attached 2-car garage with abundant custom cabinetry
  • Other features include a guest powder room with furniture-style vanity; upstairs laundry room with sink and Electrolux washer/dryer; whole home sound system with individual room controls inside and out; security alarm; three zone heating and air conditioning including cottage; water softener and filtration; partial basement and two attics for storage; solar-powered electricity
  • Premier North Los Altos neighborhood just one mile to the Village for shopping and dining with excellent Los Altos schools: Santa Rita Elementary, Egan Junior, and Los Altos High
Read More

Specific Schools

Elementary School

Santa Rita Elementary

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
  • School Website >