8 Knoll Vista,
Atherton
Bordering the 15th fairway of the Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, this gated estate epitomizes timeless elegance on 1.2 acres with guest house, pool, spa, and tennis/pickleball court. Privately situated at the end of a cul-de-sac in prestigious West Atherton, this home was designed with entertaining in mind. The formal living spaces are generously proportioned and seamlessly flow into the fully remodeled kitchen and expansive family room, which boasts an entertainment bar, plus there is a temperature-controlled wine cellar. A dedicated office and private bedroom suite round out the main level of the home. Upstairs, the lavish primary suite is a sanctuary complete with private office and two full baths. There are three additional bedroom suites (one currently used as an office) plus a fitness center that could be used as a bedroom. There is also a detached guest house. The meticulously landscaped grounds feature manicured lawns, parterre gardens, a pool and spa, and a newly resurfaced, all-weather tennis/pickleball court, all framed by the backdrop of the fairways and western hills. Located in the #1 ZIP code in the country, per Forbes Magazine, this home has access to acclaimed Las Lomitas schools and is close to Stanford University and Sand Hill Road venture capital centers.
Offered at $12,500,000
At a Glance
- Approximately 1.21 gated acres (buyer to confirm)
- Borders the 15th fairway of Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club
- 5 bedrooms, office, 5 full baths, and 3 half-baths in the main residence
- Studio guest house with bath overlooks the tennis court
- Approximately 8,984 total square feet (buyer to confirm)
- Main residence: 7,804 sf
- Guest house: 380 sf
- Garage: 800 sf
- Fully remodeled kitchen, family room, and full bar
- Upstairs fitness center, or possible 6th bedroom
- Temperature-controlled 750-bottle wine cellar
- Pool and spa
- Rhino Sports tennis/pickleball court with basketball hoop
- Solar powered electricity
- 3-car garage parking plus storage room and half-bath with outside access
- Las Lomitas schools
Details of the Home
Entrance
Gated driveway with full circle motor court at the entrance
Foyer
Front door with leaded and etched glass side lights; two-story foyer with balcony overlook, two stunning chandeliers, and French doors to the rear grounds
Living Room
Formal venue with focal point gas-log fireplace flanked by French doors and coffered ceiling
Dining Room & Butler’s Pantry
Banquet-scaled room features wainscot paneling with integrated gas-log fireplace, coffered ceiling, and adjoining butler’s pantry with sink
Kitchen
Remodeled and spacious with granite counters and full-height backsplashes, contrasting island beneath two halo chandeliers, peninsula counter seating, plus casual dining area with French door to the pool terrace
Appliances
Dacor 6-burner gas range; 2 Miele ovens, one microwave/convection; 2 Bosch ovens; KitchenAid compactor; Miele dishwasher; 2 Miele dishwashers; 2 built-in, paneled KitchenAid refrigerators
Family Room & Bar
Tremendous scale beneath an all-wood cathedral ceiling with trusses; gas-log fireplace, 6 sets of French doors to the grounds, plus remodeled bar with elevated counter seating, wine cooler, mini refrigerator, and icemaker
Office
Double French doors from the foyer, carpet, fully paneled walls, gas-log fireplace, and 2 sets of French doors to the gardens
Main-Level Bedroom Suite
Carpeted bedroom and en suite bath with glass-enclosed tub and overhead shower surrounded in marble slab
Upstairs Primary Suite & Office
Spacious bedroom with coffered ceiling, two-way gas-log fireplace shared with the adjoining office, and 2 customized walk-in closets; en suite all-marble bath has separate vanities, jetted tub beneath a fireplace, and 2 separate rooms each with shower, commode, and heated towel bar
Upstairs Bedroom Suites
Two bedrooms each with en suite bath (one with shower and one with tub and overhead shower) plus third bedroom suite currently customized for an office with en suite bath and steam shower
Upstairs Fitness Center (or Bedroom)
Fully mirrored wall and refreshment center with mini refrigerator
Guest House
Studio design with all-wood cathedral ceiling, built-in Murphy bed, kitchenette with mini refrigerator and microwave, gas-log fireplace, French doors to the tennis court viewing deck, and bath with tub and overhead shower; new heating and air conditioning; tankless water heater
The Grounds
Rhino Sports tennis/pickleball court, and basketball hoop, with Pro Action outdoor court tiles installed in 2019; pool and spa remodeled in 2016; level lawn areas; parterre rose gardens
Other Features
- 2 main-level half-baths
- Main-level laundry area with washer/dryer
- Upstairs laundry room with sink and washer/dryer
- Temperature-controlled 750-bottle wine cellar
- Electronically gated driveway
- Attached 1-car garage with adjoining large storage room and half-bath with outside access
- Attached 2-car garage with overhead heaters and dog-washing station
- 4-zone heating and air conditioning, replaced in 2017, including ductwork
- Panasonic 24 line PBX/intercom system
- Replaced hot water system and all piping in 2006
- Pull-down attic storage
- Security and surveillance
- New fire-treated wood shake roof and solar added in 2010