497 Stockbridge Avenue, Atherton
Sophisticated Living in a Zen-Inspired Setting
Extensively updated inside and out, this home is surrounded with Zen-like gardens and a secluded pool and waterfall. A crisp white palette extends throughout the main residence and two guest houses, which offer ample space for home office and fitness needs as well. Beautiful hardwood floors provide a lovely contrast throughout the one-story floor plan, which is filled with light from skylights and entire walls of windows and glass doors. At each end of the main residence, a bedroom suite provides luxurious accommodations highlighted by the primary suite, which includes two full bathrooms each with exceptionally appointed closet rooms. The grounds of approximately 1.14 acres are alluring with the sound of water falling into the dark-bottom pool, a separate spa, level stretches of lawn, and strolling paths of crushed stone that wrap around to an open tea house on the front grounds. Fresh updates, with further options for remodeling, a wonderful setting, and Las Lomitas schools – this is an excellent choice for Atherton living.
Details of the Home
Entrance
Electronic gates of bamboo set the tone for this Zen-inspired property with driveway of crushed stone and significant off-street parking; an open tea house provides a venue for fresh-air enjoyment beneath a towering oak
Foyer
Freshly painted interiors in a crisp white palette are introduced; contrasting hardwood floors continue throughout most rooms
Living Room
Spacious front room expanded by a tall cathedral ceiling with exposed beams and trusses; full wall of front windows and fireplace surrounded in painted ledgestone
Dining Room
Formal venue has a wall of windows with plantation shutters, exposed ceiling beams, and recessed lights
Sunroom
Flexible-use with wraparound floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors the rear grounds, flooring in a wood-like tile design, paneled walls, and a pass-through window to the hallway
Kitchen
Bright and light with towering exposed-beam ceiling and cathedral skylight, white cabinetry, including island, and contrasting granite slab counters with full-height backsplashes
Appliances
Dacor gas cooktop, two Thermador ovens, Sharp microwave, KitchenAid compactor, 2 Kenmore dishwashers, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Scotsman ice maker
Family Room
Spacious room just off the kitchen with wall-to-wall front window with plantation shutters, fireplace surrounded in marble, recessed bookshelves, and media area
Bedroom Suite
Privately positioned off the family room, this carpeted bedroom has a French door to the grounds and en suite bath with tiled shower
Primary Suite
Bleached oak floors in the bedroom with sitting area, elevated fireplace with exotic marble surround, plus French doors to the rear grounds; the first of two full baths has a customized walk-in closet and marble steam shower; the second full bath has a large customized walk-in closet, banquette seating, and whirlpool tub; each bath has a single-sink vanity and commode
Guest House 1
Located to the left of the pool with central living area, alcove with two built-in sleeping platforms, kitchen with gas range, and tiled bath with shower; hardwood finishes the floor
Guest House 2
To the right side of the pool and currently designed for a fitness center/office with carpet, mirrored walls, built-in desk center, cathedral ceiling with skylight, kitchenette with sink, and bath with tiled shower, also accessible from the pool area
Other Features
Formal powder room with gilded-edge decorative sink
Attached and finished 2-car garage with built-ins
Security alarm
Central air conditioning
Dark-bottom pool with river rock waterfall and removable fencing
Separate spa
Zen gardens and level lawn
Secondary bamboo gated entrance (not electronic) to the property
Numerous fruit trees
At A Glance
Status:
Sold
List Price:
$ 6,495,000
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
3 full baths, 1 half-bath
House Size:
2,960 SF + 530 SF Guest House + 485 SF Pool House
Lot Size:
49,585 SF
Contact
Tom LeMieux, MBA
650-465-7459
tom@lemieuxRE.com
DRE 01066910
Alicia Young
415.601.4900
alicia@lemieuxRE.com
DRE 02234525