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12950 Alta Tierra Road, Los Altos Hills
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    • Impressive Custom Home with Scenic Vistas

    Listing Agent: Kathy Bridgman
    Bed3Bath3.5SQ FT4,224Lot Size43,560 Sq FtOffered At$ 5,895,000Sold for$ 5,600,000

    Summary of the home

    This stunning custom home has 3 bedrooms, an executive office, and 3.5 baths on approximately 1 acre with beautiful western hill views. The interiors are appointed with gorgeous hardwood floors throughout and artistic embellishments that include lighting, fireplace surrounds, a parquet stone and wood patterned floor in the foyer, and custom stair railing. Highlights include a dramatic living room with entertainment bar, formal dining room, and fabulous chef’s kitchen with adjoining family room. A junior primary suite complements the luxurious primary suite plus there is a third bedroom, hallway bath, and executive office. Outdoor living is equally impressive with a vast terrace, fire pit, barbecue kitchen, and level lawn all backed by western hill views. Access to excellent Los Altos schools completes the setting.

    Details of the Home

    • Stunning and private custom home built in 2008 with western hill views
    • Approximately 1 acre (43,560 square feet; not verified by Compass)
    • 3 bedrooms, office, and 3.5 baths
    • Approximately 4,224 square feet of living space (not verified by Compass)
    • A paver stone driveway wraps around a center island with tiered fountain and planter areas; beautiful stone work begins with columns at the driveway entrance and continues along the driveway and cladding the front wall of the home
    • Arched double doors, flanked by arched windows, open to an impressive foyer with stunning floors in a parquet pattern of stone tile and richly hued hardwood; the hardwood continues throughout the home
    • A few steps up from the foyer is the dramatic and spacious living room with feature wall of windows and arched transoms looking out to the western hills; a cathedral ceiling showcases a sculptural pendant light that serves as a piece of art; a focal point fireplace is outlined in book-matched marble from floor to ceiling next to wood paneling and all topped with a floating mantelpiece; completing the room is an alcove of custom cabinetry with glass fronts, mirrored backsplashes, marble counter, sink and icemaker
    • Formal dining room has a double tray ceiling with 5-light pendant and layers of crown moldings
    • The hallway to the kitchen, family room, and bedroom suites has two sets of double French doors to the rear grounds
    • Formal powder room features all mosaic tiles on the countertop, with custom vessel sink, and backsplash that continues to the ceiling; slate tiles finish the floor
    • Stunning chef’s kitchen has two hues of cherry cabinetry, some with glass fronts, plus a desk center and large island with radius seating counter and circular inlay of butcher block for meal prep; granite slab counters and full-height backsplashes; 3 modern pendant lights and a skylight appoint the elevated ceiling; a large walk-in pantry is customized with shelves
    • High-end appliances include: Wolf commercial-quality 6-burner gas cooktop; 2 Miele ovens; GE Monogram microwave; 2 Miele dishwashers; Miele espresso center; Sub-Zero wine cooler; Sub-Zero refrigerator
    • Spacious casual dining area is octagon shaped with elevated ceiling and custom 6-light circular chandelier; an art-designed metal and glass sculptural railing borders steps leading down to the family room
    • The spacious family room has a coffered ceiling with an integrated skylight and recessed lights, sliding glass doors to the rear terrace, and a fireplace with solid granite mantelpiece; custom bird’s eye cabinetry spans one corner with inlaid media screen and surround sound speakers
    • A wide arched opening in the family room has pocket doors to an executive office with built-in workstation beneath cabinetry, bookshelves on each side of the opening, and double doors that conceal an additional workstation; an octagon-shaped tray ceiling showcases a classic pendant light
    • Double doors open to the primary suite bedroom, which has a double tray ceiling with lighted fan and crown moldings, on-wall media, a gas-log fireplace with precast stone mantelpiece, and French doors to a private patio area; two walk-in closets, each with solar tube, are fully customized; the en suite bath in marble features an inlaid mosaic floor detail, two separate vanities, a large frameless-glass shower with rain, fixed, and handheld sprays, deep air jet tub, and private commode room
    • A junior primary suite opens through double doors off the family room to a private foyer; the bedroom has a bay window, ceiling moldings, and recessed lights; a large walk-in closet is fully customized plus there is a secondary closet; the en suite bath has marble and granite finishes, a long single-sink vanity, tub, frameless-glass shower for two, and private commode room
    • Additional bedroom with entire wall of custom cabinetry is served by a hallway bath in marble and mosaic with tub and overhead shower behind frameless-glass doors
    • Spacious and very private rear yard has level lawn and crushed stone paths intertwined with refreshed landscaping; a vast terrace has a fire pit and a large lighted arbor above a barbecue center with terrazzo stone counters, elevated seating bar, Lynx barbecue, and sink
    • Other features: laundry room with solar tube, sink, and Miele washer and dryer; Ring front doorbell; security alarm; multi-zone heating and air conditioning; slate tile roof
    • Attached 3-car garage with EV charger and epoxy floor
    • Excellent Los Altos schools: Gardner Bullis Elementary, Egan Junior High, Los Altos High (buyer to confirm)

    Los Altos Hills Community Information

    Los Altos Hills is a residential community with no commercial or industrial zones, instead sharing town amenities and zip codes with nearby Los Altos. With its hilly terrain and commanding views, Los Altos Hills provides unspoiled preserves, rolling hills, picturesque valleys, and a mild climate. The town residents enjoy an extensive pathway system comprising 65 miles of beautiful trails and off-road paths connecting most of the community like a grand sidewalk. Many famous residents reside among its tree-lined streets and small village atmosphere. Neighboring downtown Los Altos offers interesting and provocative shops, as well as fine dining and cultural activities, all combining to make Los Altos Hills a premiere residential hot spot.

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