The Mercury News

Updated Los Altos Townhouse Near Downtown!

- By Monica Lander

The allure of a pictureper­fect location within walking distance to the charming downtown Los Altos shops and cafes is just the beginning of this impressive property.

The like-new two-level condominiu­m at 121 Giffin Road sparkles with more than $40,000 in upgrades and attractive features from wood-grain main-level floors, new carpet, vaulted and coffered ceilings, fresh interior paint, crown molding, recessed lighting, and a skylight.

About 1,363 square feet of light-filled living space includes two large bedrooms. Two and a half bathrooms include a main-level powder room and have been completely updated with stylish fixtures and finishes.

A generous front yard provides the opportunit­y to create an enchanting and private retreat. Surround the front courtyard in lush gardens, a gated entry, and envision the ideal space for al fresco dining, soaking in the sun’s rays, or gathering with neighbors and friends at the end of the week.

The living room has a vaulted ceiling and a gas fireplace with a marble surround and a classic carved mantel. A dining room with a coffered ceiling is adjacent to the chef ’s kitchen featuring stainless Samsung appliances, a new dishwasher, and a wine refrigerat­or. Tile counters include a convenient breakfast bar.

Also on the main level is a powder room with a floating vanity, stylish fixtures, and a stunning raised patterned wall tile.

New carpet on the staircase continues to the upper-level bedrooms, and a skylight illuminate­s the landing in brilliant natural light.

Behind double pocket doors is the master retreat, a large room with a frontfacin­g view window, a vaulted ceiling, and a walk-in closet. The en suite bathroom features porcelain tile flooring, a dual sink vanity, and a large shower. A second bedroom also has a frontfacin­g window and lots of storage room in two closets. A full bathroom has a new vanity and a tub/shower combinatio­n. A new stacked washer and dryer are adjacent to a folding counter.

Additional features include a one-car garage with epoxy flooring and overhead storage.

Enjoy the peaceful and tree-lined neighborho­od also within walking distance to the five-acre Rosita Park. Located at the corner of Covington and El Monte Roads, the park offers baseball and soccer fields, three tennis courts, a walking track with fitness stations, a playground, and picnic tables with chess and checkerboa­rds.

The centralize­d location is also about six miles from Stanford University and the popular Stanford Shopping Center and University Avenue shopping district. Hop on the freeway for easy access into Silicon Valley and some of the area’s biggest tech giants, or quickly access the Peninsula, San Francisco, and the East Bay. Top-rated K-12 schools are also convenient­ly close, including less than a half-mile to Covington Elementary, less than a mile to Los Altos High School, and about a mile and a half to Ardis Egan Junior High.

Price: $1,695,000

Where: 121 Giffin Road, Los Altos

Website: www.121giffin.com Easy to show by appointmen­t after PEAD form sent to the listing agent.

Listing Agent: Intero. James Shin, DRE#01358693, 650-862-7332, James@jsregroupl­lc.com www.allaboutsi­liconvalle­y.com WWW.MEETINGWIT­HJAMES.COM.

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