848 SOUTHAMPTON DR, PALO ALTO
NEW PRICE - $4,590,000 !
Interior

Detailed Summary of the Home

Entrance

  • A welcoming cedar walking path is recessed and flush with the ground, intersecting the lush and level front lawn; a driveway of white river rock and cement slabs precedes the sleek façade of glass panes and cedar slats; redwood and maple trees add to a “Japanese garden” ambiance
  • The tall front door is adorned with eight horizontal gray panels and an integrated stainless panel in the middle; stacked horizontal panes of glass add a lustrous touch

Living Room

  • Inside, the living room introduces the light gray imported limestone tile flooring that is found throughout much of the main level; a modern gas fireplace with river rock stones creates a warm focal point
  • Other striking architectural details presented here and found throughout the home include rear-facing picture windows, lofty 16-foot ceiling heights, modern light fixtures from Focal Point, Translite Sonoma, and Italian suppliers Artemide and Tri Ci Luce

Dining Room

  • Continuing from the foyer and lined with 9-foot-tall glass panels, this soothing formal dining venue boasts uplifting garden views, where outdoor lighting bathes the surrounding foliage to create a magical effect; the room is appointed with limestone tile flooring, built-in speakers, and recessed square-trimmed halogen lighting

Kitchen

  • This tremendous epicurean domain is finished with espresso-stained oak hardwood flooring, Silestone quartz slab countertops, full Italian ceramic tile backsplashes, and crisp white storage cabinetry with chrome pulls; additional appointments include a sprawling center island, linear 12-foot light fixture, walk-in pantry with washer/dryer hookups, breakfast nook, and a sliding glass door with sidelights that expands the space to the rear grounds
  • Restaurant-quality appliances include a double wall oven by Miele, Thermador side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, Bosch dishwasher concealed by cabinet panels, concealed GE Profile compactor, GE Monogram microwave, and a Blanco dual-bowl stainless steel sink; the center island with Silestone and stainless steel countertops accommodates a four-burner Miele cooktop with designer vent hood by Falmec, a secondary stainless steel prep sink, and counter seating

Family Room

  • This sun-drenched room features oak hardwood flooring, a lofty ceiling with recessed lighting, built-in speakers, and “floating” display shelving; 9-foot-tall wrap-around windows and a sliding glass door open the dimensions out to the rear terrace

Powder Room

  • This designer-appointed half-bath imbues a relaxed atmosphere with its striated Italian ceramic tile walls; appointments include a “floating” Corian-topped single-sink vanity, linear wall sconce lighting from Italy, and modern faucets by Hansgrohe

Upper Level of the Home

Master Bedroom Suite

  • This spacious personal sanctuary is appointed with oak hardwood flooring, a large customized walk-in closet with drawers and cabinetry, recessed and wall sconce lighting, and a built-in seating bench; a sliding glass door opens to a private viewing balcony with a seating area that overlooks the rear grounds
  • The spa-inspired en suite bath is lavishly finished with limestone tile flooring and walls, and espresso-hued cabinetry; niceties include a custom medicine cabinet by Robern, a 9.5-foot-long Corian countertop with integrated double Corian sinks, and a whirlpool tub; the frameless glass-enclosed shower has body sprays, a “waterfall” showerhead, as well as a removable handheld spray wand; beautiful Italian ceramic large white tiles conceal the shower drain and add to the high-end contemporary clean look

Bedroom Suite 2

  • This retreat boasts oak hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, a sliding glass door opening out to a private front-facing balcony, a high-set horizontal clerestory window for natural light, and a wardrobe closet concealed by a custom glass-pane door
  • The adjoining bathroom has limestone tile flooring and walls, a single-sink Corian-topped vanity, and a soaking tub with removable handheld spray wand

Bedrooms 3 and 4

  • Both of these personal havens boast oak hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, garden-view windows, and a customized wardrobe closet concealed by glass-inset doors

Bathroom 3

  • Servicing the upper level, this limestone-finished bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity with Silestone countertop and a tub with removable spray wand

Lower Level of the Home

Bedroom Suite 5

  • Enjoying a sliding glass door that opens to a light well, this generously appointed bedroom has soft carpeting and a wardrobe closet concealed by custom glass doors
  • This en suite bath features richly hued cabinetry, limestone tile flooring from Portugal, and striated ceramic tile backsplash behind a porcelain vessel sink

Media Room

  • Poised to become the ultimate home theatre, this social-hub media center offers Berber carpeting, ample seating space, wiring for a ceiling projector and surround sound, two built-in speakers, and a component closet

Playroom

  • Natural light floods into this recreation area through a window facing a large light well; the space is equipped with a 15.5-foot-long built-in “floating” desk with six drawers, suspended energy-efficient linear fluorescent light hubs, and built-in display shelving

Office/Gym

  • Light-filled room ideal for either a dedicated office or exercise area, this room includes carpeting, a tall ceiling, wall sconce lighting, and a sliding glass door to a light well

Powder Room

  • Servicing the lower level, this half-bath is appointed with a stunning carved-stone single-sink vanity

Laundry and Kitchenette

  • The well-equipped laundry room has a front-loading washer and dryer by Bosch, a utility sink, a long Silestone folding counter, and glass-front upper cabinetry; the space also includes room for a 35-inch refrigerator

Additional Features of the Home

  • Two laundry rooms, one located in the walk-in pantry, and one located on the lower level
  • Dimmable lighting throughout the home
  • Security alarm system
  • Whole-home audio with built-in speakers in many rooms
  • CAT5 wiring, data hubs in almost every room, and multiple phone lines – all accessed by a component closet
  • Ready for advanced Voice Over IP home telephone system with unlimited extensions
  • Added niceties include abundant customized storage cabinetry, Hansgrohe fixtures in the bathrooms, chrome hardware, designer light fixtures imported from Italy, and custom glass-inset closet doors
  • Attached one-car garage with frosted glass garage door and ample storage space
  • Rear entertainment deck ideal for year-round al fresco dining
  • Mature trees and natural privacy foliage surrounding the home
  • Convenient proximity to major commute routes accessing all of the greater Bay Area
  • Close to Rinconada Park for outdoor enjoyment
  • Enviable Palo Alto address with access to top-rated local schools