Home | San Mateo County | Hillsborough | 94010 | 1048 Whitwell Rd
MLS: ML81966930 | Status: Sold | Price: $7,000,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 /1 | 4,234 | 0.4 | 1937 |
Stunning Designer Showcase Home just steps away from Hillsborough's Vista Park. This Modern Colonial was completely remodeled and reimagined in 2014 and featured in Gentry Magazine and Hillsborough's Kitchen Tour. Offering the perfect blend of contemporary high-end designer finishes with 1930's period details, this gorgeous estate is truly exceptional. An extraordinary indoor-outdoor open floor plan with formal and informal living and dining spaces is ideal for both large entertaining as well as a private family retreat. Features 5 generous bedrooms, 4.5 spa-inspired bathrooms, formal living and dining rooms, and an oversized kitchen with coffee bar and wine storage. The rear gardens rival a boutique hotel with bluestone pathways, lush lawns, sculptured topiaries, potted palms, outdoor kitchen, lounge areas, a raised fire-pit and a sparkling swimming pool. Approved plans for an 800 s.f. ADU on an unused area of the lot! Walking distance to Vista Park and zoned for North Hillsborough Elementary.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81966930 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, More than One Primary Bedroom |
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Marble, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Half on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Marble, Island, Pantry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Living Room |
| Flooring | Hardwood, Marble |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air |
| Heating | Central Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Fiberglass, Shingle |
| Foundation | Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised, Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Pool | Cover, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo |
| Style | Colonial |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Parking Area, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Hillsborough City Elementary |
| High School District | San Mateo Union High |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| E.V. Hookup | Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts) |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | SFR |
Hope Pilch
HP Properties
License #: 01252438
Phone: (650) 619-4732
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Hillsborough School | public | K-5 | 0.88 mi | 9 |
| South Hillsborough School | public | K-5 | 1.05 mi | 8 |
| Crocker Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.13 mi | 8 |
| Baywood Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.15 mi | 6 |
| Aragon High School | public | 9-12 | 1.21 mi | 10 |
| San Mateo Park Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.27 mi | 2 |
| North Hillsborough School | public | K-5 | 1.29 mi | 9 |
| Borel Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.70 mi | 8 |
| McKinley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.92 mi | 7 |
| Highlands Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.97 mi | 6 |
| Washington Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.05 mi | 6 |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.08 mi | 5 |
| Burlingame High School | public | 9-12 | 2.09 mi | 10 |
| San Mateo High School | public | 9-12 | 2.09 mi | 9 |
| BSD Preschool | public | UG | 2.11 mi | N/A |
| Meadow Heights Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.16 mi | 7 |
| San Mateo Adult | public | UG | 2.20 mi | N/A |
| Sunnybrae Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.25 mi | 1 |
| Hoover Elementary | public | K-5 | 2.33 mi | 7 |
| North Shoreview Montessori Elementary School | public | K-8 | 2.51 mi | 9 |
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