The Mercury News

Incredible panoramic views in exclusive San Mateo Highlands

- By Monica Lander

This 2,500 square foot home sits on 1.2 acres and includes four bedrooms and three remodeled bathrooms. Slide open the glass doors from the living room to one of several balconies for a bird’s-eye view of the distant mountains and surroundin­g natural landscape. Customize the fantastic backyard with a detached guesthouse, art studio, or income-producing ADU.

You can’t beat the location of this neighborho­od that is central to all that the Peninsula has to offer from bike and hiking trails to markets and restaurant­s. Price: TBA, Where: 20 Fairfield Court, San Mateo, Website: 20Fairfiel­dct.com (Virtual Tour); 20Fairfiel­dvideo.com (Video Tour), PRE-MLS Open House: Saturday and Sunday, Feb.8TH and 9th from 1 to 5 p.m.,

Listing Agent: Intero, James Shin, Lic# 01358693, 650-862-7332, James@jsregroupl­lc.com

COMING SOON…Inspiring panoramic views from just about every room are a must-see at this sophistica­ted and light-filled home that borders open space in the exclusive San Mateo Highlands neighborho­od.

The generous double lot at 20 Fairfield Court spans over 1.2 acres in a coveted cul-desac. Enjoy ultimate privacy and outdoor space in addition to more than 1,240 square feet of Trex balconies and decks. Customize the fantastic backyard with a detached guesthouse, art studio, or income-producing ADU. Envision lush foliage in a terraced garden, an orchard of fruit trees, a vineyard down the gentle slope, or create quiet retreat space with pathways meandering over the oakdotted natural terrain all privy to the awe-inspiring, eastfacing views. Additional lower level space just off the lower deck would also make an ideal bedroom/home office.

Meticulous­ly maintained with attention to detail, the home features about 2,500 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three remodeled bathrooms. Recent updates also include carpeting in the bedrooms, interior designer paint colors, and refreshed landscapin­g.

The attractive contempora­ry design includes oak plank flooring and custom gallery lighting. A granite-tiled foyer is open to a spacious entry into the living room that would make an ideal space to showcase art, or create a reading nook, or even a wine/wet bar.

The fabulous contempora­ry design and generously sized rooms are awash in natural light from the oversized picture windows, bands of clerestory, and sliding glass doors that frame the gorgeous views.

The living room features a vaulted ceiling, gallery lighting, and a wood-burning/ gas fireplace with a walnut beam mantel. Slide open the glass doors to one of several balconies for a bird’s-eye view of the distant mountains and surroundin­g natural landscape.

The adjacent formal dining room, designed to accommodat­e large gatherings, also has a Lutron lighting system, recessed lights, and an oversized view window.

Beauty and function come together in the well-designed eat-in kitchen that offers stainless Bosch and KitchenAid appliances and lots of prep space, including a new elevated breakfast bar. Freshly painted cabinetry with sleek brushed nickel pulls, and under cabinetry lighting provides lots of storage in addition to the new pantry with its custom pullout shelves and drawers and automatic lighting. An additional closet is ideal for more storage room or a possible wine closet.

The garden window over the sink frames the picturesqu­e view and allows natural light to illuminate the space. The adjacent casual dining area/ family room also has its own sliding glass door access to another balcony.

There are four bedrooms in a private wing that includes a master retreat on its own level. This spacious room features its own balcony, and dual-controlled motorized skylights with rain sensors on its vaulted ceiling. A walk-in closet has a barn door entry with frosted glass panels. An additional closet has custom built-ins and matching frosted glass-paneled doors.

The all-new master bath features tub-to-ceiling tiles in the tub/shower combinatio­n, a tree-top view window, and a dual-sink vanity.

A junior suite has an updated en suite bathroom, remote controlled reading lights, a closet with custom built-ins, and more stunning views from its private balcony.

Two additional bedrooms have front-facing views, and one is equipped with Lutron “Sunrise” lighting that ramps on and fades off. Tap on and off with a dimmer that has a memory to the most recent setting.

The cantilever­ed Trex decks and balconies were rebuilt in 2007 with moisture proofing and weather flashing on all deck joists. Attractive and durable, the decks also feature stainless steel cable railing.

The finished two-car garage will delight a car enthusiast or hobbyist with its attention to detail that includes bright and recessed LED lighting, an electrical sub panel, and multiple power outlets, including 220 outlets. Security has also been addressed with the installati­on of unbreakabl­e Lexan/polycarbon­ate windows and back door. There are two additional off-street parking spaces.

Additional features include low E-glass on sliding glass doors, WiFi thermostat that can be controlled from the comfort of your bed or anywhere in the world, a Lutron fade on/off lighting system in several rooms, Nest smoke detectors, and an updated furnace.

There is also a pull down staircase to attic storage, and new profession­al designed front landscapin­g with an automated drip system, automated lighting, and a front French drain.

Behind sliding frosted glass doors in the custom designed laundry room that features an oversized stacked washer and dryer, cabinetry and pullout baskets. An additional full bathroom has a new floating vanity and nearby access to the side deck and backyard venues.

You can’t beat the location of this neighborho­od that is central to all that the Peninsula has to offer from bike and hiking trails to markets and restaurant­s.

Top-rated schools are also convenient­ly close by and include Highland Elementary about a quarter mile away and Borel Middle and Aragon High School about a two-mile ride. Hop on Highway 92 just three miles away for easy access onto Highways 101 and 280 into San Francisco and Silicon Valley. The home is also about 12 miles from SFO and less than nine miles to the beautiful coastal town of Half Moon Bay. Price: TBA

Where: 20 Fairfield Court, San Mateo

Website: 20Fairfiel­dct.com (Virtual Tour); 20Fairfiel­d video.com (Video Tour) PRE-MLS Open House:

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 8th and 9th from 1 to 5 p.m.

Listing Agent: Intero, James Shin, Lic# 01358693, 650-862-7332, James@ jsregroupl­lc.com

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