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1 Tallwood Ct

ATHERTON

5 Beds / 5 Baths / 1-bedroom, 1 Bath Guest House / 11,199 Sq. Ft. Total

FEATURES OF THE HOME

This stunning contemporary home was designed and built by esteemed local developer Pacific Peninsula Group (PPG) in 2015 and sits on a beautiful oak-studded lot providing ultimate privacy. The floor-to-ceiling windows capture the incredible western hill views. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, this home offers three levels of indoor/outdoor living.

11,199-square-foot home

  • Main level: 3,504 square feet
  • Upper level: 3,031 square feet
  • Lower level: 3,504 square feet
  • Guest house: 402 square feet
  • Garage: 758 square feet

5 bedrooms

  • Primary bedroom plus three additional on the upper level and one bedroom on the lower level

5 full bathrooms and 3 half-bathrooms

  • 2 half-bathrooms on the main level
  • 4 full bathrooms on the upper level
  • 1.5 bathrooms on the lower level

1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house
1-acre lot

 

MAIN LEVEL

Natural stone entry floor leads you to the main artery of the home. The great room has expansive windows with incredible treetop views. This multi-purpose room features two dramatic patios. The living room portion of this space has a gas fireplace, and the dining portion is expansive enough for large gatherings and is conveniently located near the kitchen.

  • Main-level office with built-in bookshelves. This room has pocket doors to the living room, offering versatility of use.
  • Formal powder room with marble vanity and sconces built into the vanity.
  • The kitchen/family room offers a chef’s kitchen, featuring a Wolf range with double ovens and six burners. Other appliances include 2 Miele dishwashers, two Sub-Zero refrigerators, and 4 Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers. A Wolf microwave is conveniently located near the pantry.
  • The family room has a gas fireplace, as well as doors leading to a patio and the exterior. A built-in bar serves as a fantastic space for a quick beverage or entertaining surface. This area has a Sub-Zero undercounter wine refrigerator, beverage refrigerator, and a bar sink. A dining nook is separated by a wall but is adjacent to the kitchen, making casual dining easy.
  • Mudroom with a washer and dryer and convenient storage, along with an informal powder room, is located just off the side entrance of the home and near the garage, making for ease of everyday living.

 

UPPER LEVEL

The light-filled staircase leading to the upper level is a bright entrance to the bedroom area. This level offers a primary suite as well as three additional bedrooms.

  • The primary suite has a gas fireplace and two walls of windows. This space also has an inviting outdoor patio. A coffee bar leads to the closet and bathroom area. The coffee bar has two Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers. The closet has extensive shelving as well as drapery for a sleek look. The marble bathroom features a freestanding bathtub, a walk-in shower with two different showerheads, and double vanities. Additional built-in storage makes this primary suite an ideal retreat.
  • Three additional spacious bedrooms, each with en suite bathrooms and built-out closets. One bedroom has a shower over the bathtub, and the others offer showers.
  • The laundry room includes two sets of full-sized laundry machines, extensive built-in cabinetry, and a sink.
  • The upper level also has a walk-in linen closet and two large hall closets.

 

LOWER LEVEL

The lower level was designed with form and function in mind. The basement is a true ‘lower level’ and is at the same grade as the pool and grass areas, with multiple doors opening to these spaces.

  • The lower-level great room has a fireplace and seating area, along with a sink, refrigerator, and freezer drawers. An adjacent wine cellar has its own temperature control.
  • Theatre with screen and couch seating.
  • Powder room with wallpaper and marble vanity.
  • Guest bedroom with attached full bathroom and irrigated living wall in light well.
  • Exercise room with gym flooring, sink, refrigerator and freezer drawers, built-in cabinetry, sauna, and an adjacent room ideal for a treatment room.

 

EXTERIOR

Acclaimed landscape architect Pamela Burton designed the incredible grounds to create privacy and offer different options for relaxing, playing, and entertaining. The ‘upper patios’ off the home serve as gathering places to relax and dine off all the major public rooms. A dining area with an adjacent built-in barbecue is located off the family room and kitchen area. A large staircase leads to the lower level of the yard, which includes a field for playing, a pool and spa with fountain, different lounging areas, a loggia, and an exercise porch. A guest house/cabana adds another amenity to the exterior, featuring a bar area with a sink and refrigerator and freezer drawers.

 

OTHER FEATURES OF THE HOME

  • Control 4 Home Automation
  • Elevator servicing all floors
  • 3-car garage and automatic gated entry
  • Landscape lighting
  • Security cameras and back-up generator
  • Automated shades in some rooms