698 Benvenue Avenue

698 Benvenue Avenue, Los Altos

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Living sq ft
  • Lot sq ft
  • Offered at $2,498,000
  • Sold for $2,730,000

Amenities of the Home include:

  • 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms arranged on one convenient level
  • Down a road that feels a little like a country lane and located near the end of a highly desirable, tree-lined cul-de-sac street, this home creates a fine first impression with new drought-tolerant landscaping and beautiful mature trees
  • A curving path leads past a variety of plantings to a long front porch with discrete columns sheltering wide windows with freshly painted shutters and a welcoming colonial-style front door with window pane insets; another door leads to the garage
  • The centrally located foyer features hexagonal tile flooring and leads to the living room, kitchen, and bedroom wing
  • Warmed by a fireplace with floor-to-ceiling painted brick surround and raised hearth, the formal living room has hardwood flooring, molding, and wide windows framing front yard views
  • Crowned by a cathedral ceiling with exposed wood and beams, the expansive family room features hardwood flooring and a brick fireplace flanked by display shelving; sliding glass doors open to the rear patio; double-pane windows
  • Defined by a contemporary, linear light fixture, the formal dining area is conveniently located by the kitchen
  • Illuminated by a skylight and a window with backyard views, the kitchen has ample cabinetry topped in tile with full backsplashes and new vinyl flooring; a counter peninsula with overhead cabinetry has a convenient pass-through to the large casual dining area, which is brightened by wood-framed sliding glass doors to the patio and pool; bi-fold doors conceal a large laundry closet with storage shelving
  • Appliances include: Maytag wall oven, GE rangetop, and KitchenAid dishwasher; dual-compartment sink with GE SmartWater filtered water
  • A carpeted hallway off the foyer leads to the bedroom wing
  • Bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 all have a bright window, center light, and closet with sliding doors; closest to the master suite, bedroom 3 would be an ideal nursery or office
  • Serving the 3 bedrooms, the hallway bath has a single-sink, tile-topped vanity, glass-enclosed tub with overhead shower, and  new vinyl flooring
  • A doorway to a short hallway leads to the master suite, which features carpeting, two sets of sliding wood doors concealing a long closet, and sliding glass doors framing a quintessential California patio and pool view; the master bath  has a tile-topped vanity with hexagonal sink and glass-enclosed shower with full tile surround and overhead light
  • Accessed from sliding glass doors in the kitchen, family room, and master for true indoor/outdoor living, the spacious and idyllic rear yard features an expansive dining patio and large swimming pool; a small outbuilding shelters the pool equipment and provides storage; a variety of plantings includes roses, camellias, calla lilies, and a lemon tree
  • Other features include an attached 2-car garage and generous storage
  • Approximately 1, 910 square feet of living space
  • Lot size approximately 10,852 square feet
  • Wonderful South Los Altos cul-de-sac location within minutes of the Village, Cuesta Park, the BlossomValley Shopping Center, and easy access to commuter routes; a convenient walking/biking path creates a quick route to Cuesta Drive
  • Top-rated Los Altos schools: Covington Elementary (API 973), Blach Junior High (API 957), and Los Altos High (API 895)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Covington Elementary School

Middle School

Blach Middle School

High School

Los Altos High School

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