Designer Living with an Outdoor Paradise

501 Raquel Court, Los Altos

3 Beds • 3.5 Baths

Offered at $4,695,000

Just one mile from the Los Altos Village, on a tucked-away cul-de-sac in the highly desirable Dos Palos neighborhood in North Los Altos, this exceptional home masterfully combines luxury and outdoor living. A whole-home renovation has brought a designer’s touch to every corner, featuring fine hardwood floors and crisp white millwork throughout. The single-level layout is fully oriented to the outdoors, beginning with a welcoming front courtyard reminiscent of a European country villa. Inside, elegant formal rooms lead to a gourmet kitchen and family room, and a separate wing is dedicated to three well-appointed bedrooms, including the primary suite that opens to the rear grounds.

Step outside to resort-like wraparound grounds that epitomize California outdoor living. The expansive grounds, approximately 0.4 acres, boast a newly renovated pool with a custom slide, an elevated spa, and four fire bowls that create a captivating evening atmosphere. The outdoor space continues with a stainless steel barbecue kitchen, a spacious dining terrace, and a wood-fired pizza oven. Additional features include a putting green, a media lounge with fire pit, and four raised vegetable beds for a farm-to-table lifestyle. Offering a unique blend of sophistication and leisure, and with access to acclaimed Los Altos schools, this home is perfect for Silicon Valley indoor/outdoor living.

- Whole-home designer renovation with exceptional outdoor venues and solar power
- 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on one level
- Approximately 2,589 square feet of living space
- Lot size of approximately 0.41 acre (18,295 square feet)
- Picture-perfect entrance with vast stone courtyard, tiered fountain, olive and fig trees, lavender beds, and grape vines
- Custom iron and glass arched front doors, flanked by 4 tall arched windows on each side, open to the foyer; fine hardwood floors are introduced and continue throughout
- Step down to the formal living room with beamed and paneled cathedral ceiling, halo chandelier, and gas-log fireplace flanked by double French doors to the rear grounds
- Formal dining room with picture window and chandelier
- Sky-lit designer kitchen features custom wood cabinetry topped in granite slab and tumbled marble tile backsplashes; island with counter seating and integrated wine bottle storage plus separate casual dining area with banquette seating and sliding glass door to the rear grounds
- Appliances include Thermador gas range with 6 burners, GE microwave, Bosch dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator
- Family room, just off the kitchen, has built-ins on two walls including desk center, a wood-burning fireplace, and sliding glass doors to the front courtyard and to the fire pit terrace
- Creating a true retreat, the primary suite features a customized walk-in closet, French doors to the rear grounds, and en suite bath with clawfoot tub, dual-sink Carrara marble vanity, frameless-glass shower, and private commode room
- Additional bedroom suite with frameless-glass shower, plus bedroom served by a hallway bath with clawfoot tub and frameless-glass shower
- Incredible wraparound grounds include: all stainless steel Lynx barbecue kitchen with refrigerator and counter seating; wood-fired pizza oven; 4-hole putting green; lounge area with media, fire pit, and dart board; renovated pool and elevated spa (with Pebble Tec finish) with custom slide and 4 fire bowls; outdoor shower
- Other features: half-bath; laundry room with sink, Speed Queen washer/dryer, and Dutch door; 2-car garage with covered access, EV charging, built-ins, and custom mahogany door; solar-powered electricity; sophisticated HAI home automation system with touch-screen controls; sound speakers in kitchen and outdoors; central air conditioning; two tankless water heaters; water filtration system; raised vegetable beds
- Cul-de-sac street in sought-after North Los Altos just one mile from the Village
- Excellent Los Altos schools: Santa Rita Elementary; Egan Junior High; Los Altos High