Home | San Mateo County | Portola Valley | 94028 | 161 Sausal Dr
MLS: ML81957088 | Status: Sold | Price: $8,500,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4 /2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 /2 | 4,282 | 1.23 | 1951 |
Timeless design aligns w/ contemporary details in this fabulous 5br/4.5ba home. This private 1.23-acre property provides mature landscaping, wrap-around views, & an incredible space for everyday living. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the home w/ abundant natural light. The main level offers a welcoming entry leading to a designer kitchen w/ endless cabinets, an island w/ bar seating & large windows that frame the outdoor landscape. Off the kitchen is a family room w/ vaulted ceilings, a stone fireplace & direct access to the backyard. Gather in the formal DR or open glass doors in the adjoining LR to enjoy a large deck w/ views overlooking the peaceful pool & spa area. Completing the lower level are 2 bdrms joined by a full bthrm + an ensuite bdrm, laundry room, & versatile bonus room. Upstairs is an ensuite bdrm next to the primary retreat, which features dual walk-in closets, lovely views & a spa-like bthrm. Every room leads to an outdoor space, further showcasing the phenomenal floor plan. A detached bonus space can be used for a gym/office or hobby room. This home also offers an outdoor shower, 1/2 bath by the pool, & storage room that doubles as a wine room. Relish in trails & outdoor recreation throughout Central Portola Valley. A home like this doesn't come around often.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81957088 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor |
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Shower and Tub, Skylight, Steam Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Updated Bath(s), Full on Ground Floor, Half on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Exhaust Fan, Island, Island with Sink, Pantry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Gas, Oven Range, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Tile, Wood |
| Laundry | Tub / Sink, Inside |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone |
| Heating | Central Forced Air, Heating - 2+ Zones, Solar, Solar and Gas |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Composition |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Pool | Heated, Heated - Solar, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Parking Area, Room for Oversized Vehicle, Garage: 3 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Portola Valley Elementary |
| High School District | Sequoia Union High |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1001A |
| Listing Agent | Co-Listing Agent |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Alfaro | Kimm Terpening |
| Compass | Compass |
| License #: 01721877 | License #: 01522106 |
| Phone: (650) 888-8338 | Phone: (650) 867-4880 |
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormondale Elementary School | public | K-3 | 0.44 mi | 10 |
| Corte Madera School | public | 4-8 | 0.73 mi | 9 |
| La Entrada Middle School | public | 4-8 | 3.47 mi | 9 |
| Oak Knoll Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.66 mi | 10 |
| Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School | public | K-5 | 3.84 mi | 10 |
| Las Lomitas Elementary School | public | K-3 | 4.06 mi | 10 |
| Escondido Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.15 mi | 10 |
| Woodside Elementary School | public | K-8 | 4.23 mi | 10 |
| Hillview Middle School | public | 6-8 | 4.28 mi | 8 |
| Gardner Bullis Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.35 mi | 10 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | public | K-12 | 4.40 mi | N/A |
| Henry M. Gunn High School | public | 9-12 | 4.45 mi | 10 |
| Barron Park Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.60 mi | 9 |
| Woodside High School | public | 9-12 | 4.61 mi | 8 |
| Juana Briones Elementary School | public | K-5 | 4.77 mi | 10 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | public | 6-8 | 4.87 mi | 8 |
| Santa Rita Elementary School | public | K-6 | 4.88 mi | 10 |
| Palo Alto Adult Education | public | UG | 4.89 mi | N/A |
| Palo Alto High School | public | 9-12 | 4.94 mi | 10 |
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