656 Benvenue
OPEN HOUSE

656 Benvenue Avenue, Los Altos

OPEN HOUSE
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds 7
  • Baths 6.5
  • Living 4,507 sq ft
  • Lot 10,028 sq ft
  • Offered at $7,298,000
  • Sold for $8,656,656

Located on one of the most coveted streets in all of Los Altos, this spectacular new home was custom designed and built by renowned Via Homes with thoughtful details and the highest quality materials. The home has a modern coastal feel and features lofty ceilings, abundant natural light, intricate millwork, gorgeous stone accents, and beautiful hardwood floors. Designed for flexible living, you have a fabulous great room, formal dining room, bedroom or office, and a light-filled guest suite on the main level, two bedroom suites and the luxe primary suite on the upper level, and a spacious family room, bedroom or home gym, full bathroom, and an attached 1 bed, 1 bath ADU downstairs. The gourmet kitchen offers stunning Calacatta Ora marble countertops and abundant cabinetry, and sits open to the casual dining area with built-in banquette seating, and the living room with a full suite of glass doors to the verdant backyard. Enjoy California indoor/outdoor living with a large covered patio overlooking the park-like grounds with mature trees, lush plantings, and a stretch of level lawn. And to top it all off, you have owned solar panels, Lutron blinds, Nest Home automation, and an elevator. A luxurious lifestyle awaits in this meticulously crafted new home, just moments from downtown!

Amenities of the Home include:

  • Stunning transitional home, custom designed and built in 2020 by renowned local builder Via Homes
  • Located on one of the most highly coveted cul-de-sacs in all of Los Altos, with an idyllic surrounding neighborhood and easy access to downtown amenities
  • The home was built with quality craftsmanship and materials, and every detail was thoughtfully chosen
  • Designed for flexible family living with bedrooms on each level, open-concept living spaces, an attached ADU perfect for extended family or au-pair quarters, and a seamless connection to the outdoors
  • A calming modern coastal vibe with lofty ceilings, abundant natural light, intricate millwork, gorgeous stone accents, designer lighting and window treatments, California Closets, and beautiful hardwood floors
  • 6 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms, plus a 1 bed, 1 bath attached ADU
  • Approximately 4,507 square feet
  • Lot size of approximately 10,028 square feet
  • Three levels connected by an elevator
  • Picture-perfect curb appeal with a shingled exterior, crisp white trim, and a landscaped front yard with a level lawn and manicured plantings
  • A wide bluestone pathway leads to the welcoming front porch and tall portico entrance highlighted by a lantern-style pendant light
  • The grand entry foyer has beautiful herringbone wood floors, sconce lighting, high ceilings, and a view straight through to the verdant backyard
  • The mud room features porcelain tile floors, a deep stainless steel sink, convenient cubby storage, a door to the garage, and a LG washer and dryer
  • Double doors open to a front-facing bedroom or executive office with a sleek built-in desk center with ample storage, recessed lighting, and a picture window 
  • The formal dining room has a statement Ralph Lauren ring chandelier, two tall windows for natural light, and a door to the kitchen for easy entertaining
  • The fabulous great room has soaring ceilings dotted with recessed lighting and enjoys a full suite of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors to the yard, creating perfect indoor/outdoor flow
  • The gourmet kitchen features spectacular Calacatta Oro marble countertops and backsplashes, abundant custom cabinetry and pantry storage, a wide stainless steel sink with a filtered water tap, pendant lights, and an oversized island treated in More Anti-Etch which safeguards the marble and preserves its durability 
  • The GE Monogram appliance package includes: 6-burner gas range with double ovens, two dishwashers, a microwave, and a concealed refrigerator and freezer
  • Custom-designed built-in breakfast nook surrounded by windows 
  • The living room has custom coffered ceilings, a gas fireplace with a cast stone surround, two sets of tall built-ins, and an entire wall of glass sliding doors to the covered patio and yard
  • A powder room serves the main living areas with Carrara marble floors, a floating marble vanity, and textured wall coverings
  • Double doors open to the main-level bedroom suite with a wide sliding glass door to a private patio, lofty ceilings with recessed lighting, a customized walk-in closet, a side-facing window for added natural light, and an en suite bath with Carrara marble hexagon tile floors, a quartz-topped dual-sink vanity, and a frameless glass-enclosed stall shower with a handheld spray and a subway-set tile surround
  • The very spacious lower-level family room features recessed lighting, an entire wall of sliding glass doors to a large light well patio, a gas fireplace with a wood mantelpiece, and a wet bar with subway-set tile backsplashes, upper and lower storage cabinets, a stainless steel bar sink, a beverage refrigerator, and a wine refrigerator
  • A privately located bedroom, or ideal home gym, features a mirrored wall, recessed lighting, sliding glass doors to a light well patio, and a closet
  • A full bath features a quartz-topped wood vanity, porcelain tile floors, and a glass-enclosed stall shower with a subway-set tile surround
  • The attached ADU features a bright bedroom/living area, a private exterior entrance opening to a light well patio with steps up to the side yard, a full kitchen, a bathroom, a customized walk-in closet with a full-size LG washer and dryer, and a locked door into the main house
  • On the upper level, the luxurious primary suite features carpeted floors, soaring vaulted ceilings, a hoop drum pendant light, recessed lighting, a wide picture window with lush tree views, two side windows for added light, a fully-customized walk-in closet, and a spa-like en suite bath with herringbone Calacatta Oro marble tile floors, a Calacatta Oro marble-topped dual-sink vanity, a freestanding soaking tub with windows above, a separate commode room, and a large glass-enclosed stall shower with a bench seat, a Calacatta Oro marble tile surround, and two tall soap niches
  • The next bedroom suite features a customized closet with double doors, carpeted floors, front-facing windows, high ceilings, recessed lighting, and an en suite bath with tile floors, a quartz-topped single-sink vanity, and a glass-enclosed stall shower with a bench seat and a subway-set tile surround
  • The fifth bedroom features front-facing windows, a customized closet with double doors, carpeted floors, high ceilings, and an en suite bath with a quartz-topped single-sink vanity, and a deep soaking tub with an overhead shower and a two-toned subway-set tile surround
  • Just off the great room, a large, fully-covered patio is perfect for entertaining and relaxing with recessed lighting and bluestone tile floors
  • The verdant backyard features prolific architectural plantings, productive fruit trees, lovely shade trees, high perimeter hedging for privacy, and a level lawn for play
  • Fruit trees include: Plum, apple, orange, lemon, lime, apricot, and a large avocado tree
  • Additional features include: Owned SunPower solar panels with a 8.6kWh peak capacity and 12,631 kWh yearly PV output; Lutron blinds; Nest home automation; California Closets throughout including the office; More Anti-Etch treatment on the kitchen island marble ($4k+ custom treatment by Castle Home Services); Sonos sound system; Integrated sound speakers; CAT6e wiring throughout
  • Attached, oversized EV-enabled two-car garage with ample storage space 
  • Excellent Los Altos schools: Covington Elementary, Blach Middle School, Los Altos Schools (buyer to confirm enrollment)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Covington Elementary School

Middle School

Blach Middle School

  • 1120 Covington Rd.
  • Grades: 7-8
  • School Type: Middle School
  • Student Enrollment: 416
  • School Website >

High School

Los Altos High School

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