821 Vista Grande Avenue

821 Vista Grande Avenue, Los Altos

HIGHLIGHTS
  • Beds
  • Baths
  • Living sq ft
  • Lot sq ft
  • Sold for $4,438,000

Amenities of the Home include:

  • One-level main residence with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms plus studio guest quarters with full bath
  • Slate-tiled walkway, bordered by English gardens, leads to a custom gate with vineyard motif opening to the courtyard
  • Fully enclosed, slate-tiled courtyard with gas-log fireplace has ample room for outdoor entertaining
  • The separate studio, entered through a Dutch door in the courtyard, offers flexible space for living quarters, office, or tasting room and wine cellar; hand-hewn walnut floors, walk-in closet, and kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and sink; full bath with tub, overhead shower, European glass enclosure, and travertine surround
  • The front door opens into the stone turret foyer; walnut floor in a parquet pattern and faux-finished walls
  • Formal powder room off the foyer has a furniture-style vanity with white marble countertop, crystal chandelier and sconce lighting, and walnut floor
  • Spacious formal living/dining room has Versailles patterned limestone floor, gas-log fireplace with limestone mantelpiece, and two chandeliers
  • Butler’s pantry between the dining room and breakfast area has glass-front cabinetry with limestone countertops, U-Line wine cooler, and hammered nickel sink
  • Handsome library has a full wall of custom cabinetry with integrated gas-log fireplace, coffered ceiling, and walnut flooring
  • Stunning chef’s kitchen showcases furniture-quality custom cabinetry, granite slab counters, and two islands, one with butcher block top; a harlequin pattern of colorful tiles decorates the cooking center backsplash
  • Appliances include: Viking range in apple red with 6 burners, griddle, and 2 ovens; Sharp microwave drawer; Bosch dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator encased in furniture-quality cabinetry
  • Breakfast room has French doors to the courtyard, as well as an office alcove with custom cabinetry and workstation
  • A cathedral ceiling with exposed beams spans the kitchen and adjoining family room; French doors open to the side yard and two sets open to the rear patio; hand-hewn walnut floors; a gas-log fireplace outlined in granite
  • Master bedroom suite has walnut floor, two customized walk-in closets, and French doors to the rear grounds and pool; a two-way, elevated gas-log fireplace is shared with the bathroom; Carrara marble finishes the en suite bath, which has separate vanities, an air jet tub, shower, and private commode room
  • The second bedroom suite has carpeting, plantation shutters, chandelier, and wardrobe closet; the travertine finished en suite bath has a single-sink vanity and tub with overhead shower and European glass enclosure
  • Bedroom 3, currently used as an office, has built-in custom cabinetry that includes two workstations and full wall of glass-front cabinets, and a partner’s desk; walk-in closet, hardwood floor, as well as direct access to the shared bathroom round out the room
  • Bedroom 4 has carpeting, a walk-in closet, plantation shutters, and direct access to the shared bathroom
  • Bathroom 3 offers two pedestal sinks, one at each entrance to the adjoining bedrooms, plus a separate room with tub and overhead shower; penny tile flooring and tiled wainscot extend throughout
  • Large laundry room with limestone-topped cabinetry, sink, and adjacent pantry storage
  • Attached 2-car garage with epoxy floor plus fully finished 1-car garage currently customized with significant cabinetry and counter space
  • Other features include: 2-zone air conditioning; security alarm; speakers with individual room controls; retractable screens on the French doors; pull-down stairs to large attic above the 1-car garage
  • Covered rear patio creates an outdoor living room with slate floor, paneled ceiling, and fan
  • Pool with electronic cover is surrounded by a sunny terrace, level lawn, and towering redwoods with shaded sitting areas
  • Approximately 3,798 square feet
  • Lot size of approximately 17,410 square feet
  • Excellent local schools: Springer Elementary (API 961), Blach Junior High (API 968), and Los Altos High (API 889)
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Specific Schools

Elementary School

Springer Elementary

  • 1120 Rose Avenue
  • Grades: K-6
  • School Type: Elementary School
  • Student Enrollment: 521
  • School Website >

Middle School

Blach Middle School

High School

Los Altos High School

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