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12008 Emerald Hill Lane, Los Altos Hills
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    • A Light-Filled Architectural Gem with Panoramic Views

    Listing Agent: Kathy Bridgman
    Bed4Bath3.5SQ FT5,005Lot Size1.17 acres Offered At$ 8,588,000

    Summary of the home

    Sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay, Quarry Lake, and western hills take center stage at this impressive architecturally designed custom home with 4 bedrooms, an office, and 3.5 baths. With an emphasis on natural light, flow, and privacy, the home showcases soaring ceilings and an abundance of skylights throughout. Towering walls of glass frame the ever-changing vistas, while seamless indoor/outdoor connections enhance the overall sense of space and tranquility. Refined materials such as slate, limestone, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors reflect the home’s exceptional quality. A dramatic living room, formal dining room with wine cellar, expansive chef’s kitchen, and inviting family room provide wonderful venues for both grand entertaining and everyday comfort. There is also a screened-in porch plus a spacious deck with spa for fresh air enjoyment. Located on approximately 1.17 acres, this gated property is just two miles from the Village and offers access to acclaimed Los Altos schools.

    Details of the Home

    • 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on two levels
    • Approximately 5,005 square feet of living space (not verified by Compass)
    • Approximately 17 acres (50,965 square feet; not verified by Compass)
    • Architecturally significant with design by noted Palo Alto & Stanford architect Robert Peterson
    • Awarded Los Altos “Green House of the Year” (1998); built by highly-regarded custom green builder Drew Maran Construction
    • Contemporary metal gates at the hilltop end of a cul-de-sac open to a long driveway of stamped concrete with ample off-street parking and flourishing gardens of native plantings
    • Front door surrounded entirely in divided light glass opens to a foyer with towering ceiling and floor in random patterned slate that continues from the outside; high ceilings continue throughout adding dramatic volume
    • Just off the foyer is a dedicated office with western hill views, extensive wraparound custom cabinetry with integrated workstation and banquette seating plus slate tile floor
    • Refinished hardwood floors begin on the steps in the foyer that ascend to the elevated formal living room; floor-to-ceiling windows present the Bay views, which include banquette seating beneath a bowed wall of windows; a wood-burning fireplace with elevated hearth is surrounded to the ceiling by slate
    • Formal dining room has a two-story vaulted ceiling, built-in cabinetry with limestone serving counter, and wall of glass with French doors to a slate-tiled terrace; a French door opens to a fully customized, temperature-controlled wine cellar
    • The open concept kitchen has a towering vaulted ceiling with 4 skylights, all-wood cabinetry topped in honed limestone, and an angular island with elevated counter seating; a separate casual dining area includes banquette seating and a built-in desk center
    • Appliances include: Viking 6-burner gas cooktop; 2 Miele ovens; Kenmore microwave; Miele dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer
    • Double sliding glass doors beneath transoms in the kitchen open to a screened-in porch with paneled skylit ceiling with a fan and retractable sliding glass doors to the grounds
    • A short flight of steps leads down from the kitchen to the family room, which has a focal point gas fireplace surrounded to the ceiling by slate, built-in media cabinetry, and double sliding glass doors to an arbor-covered deck with spa and views to Quarry Lake and the western hills
    • Off the family room is a private wing comprising three bedrooms and two baths plus numerous storage closets and French doors to the rear deck with spa; views extend out to Quarry Lake and the western hills
    • A hallway bath with skylight, glass block window, and frameless-glass limestone shower precedes a carpeted bedroom with vaulted ceiling and skylight plus built-in desk flanked by cedar-lined closets
    • Two additional bedrooms, each with vaulted skylit ceiling, one carpeted with built-in window seat with stunning hill views, the other with hardwood floors and French door to the spa deck
    • Serving the two bedrooms is a hall bath with dual-sink limestone vanity, skylight, and tub with overhead shower and partial glass enclosure
    • Privately located upstairs primary bedroom suite features new carpet beneath a vaulted skylit ceiling, built-in custom cabinetry, a slate-tiled gas fireplace, and sweeping Bay views; couture cedar-lined closet with island and makeup vanity with sink; French doors to a private balcony with western hill views; en suite limestone bath has a dual-sink vanity, skylight, deep soaking tub, frameless-glass shower, and private commode room
    • Other features include: formal powder room just off the foyer; laundry room with abundant cabinetry, sink, and Electrolux washer and dryer; attached 3-car garage with storage closets and workshop; central vacuum; air conditioning in primary suite; mini split HVAC in one bedroom; numerous electronically controlled skylights; programmable lighting; radiant heat throughout in all rooms (except the screened-in porch)
    • Beautiful grounds with heritage oaks, fruit trees, natural landscaping and native plants, including a vast level area for play
    • Outstanding close-in cul-de-sac hilltop location just two miles to the Village
    • Excellent Los Altos schools: Gardner Bullis Elementary, Egan Junior High, Los Altos High (buyer to confirm)

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    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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