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

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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