Welcome to this stately yet comfortable traditional home majestically set on its large lot on Sotelo Avenue. Picture perfect, the home's blue-gray exterior is accented with white window trim and black shudders and joins the vibrant green lawn, neatly trimmed hedges, brick walkway, and towering redwood out front. The exterior evokes visions of a bygone era while the interior offers the light, space, and function of a modern home.
Spacious Main-Level Living - Step inside and the arched doorways lead symmetrically left and right from the formal foyer. A quintessential central wood-banister stairway ascends to the second level—a heartwarming archetype style. Further, rich oak floors beautifully contrast light, freshly painted walls with period wainscoting and thick crown moldings. Finally, the high ceilings give the rooms a fresh and open feel.
The living room is dramatic with its divided-lite windows, centerpiece marble-surround fireplace, and adjoining deck for taking in the fresh air. Across the entry, the sophisticated dining room features decorative wainscot and fashionable lighting to add a warm glow over festive dinner parties.
The large designer kitchen is a treasure with inspiring views of the natural wooded surroundings and tons of natural light. Long white counters meet abundant white cabinetry and hexagonal clay tile floors bring rich color to the room. For preparing culinary delights, the Viking range, Sub Zero fridge, and GE Monogram double oven are top-notch. A social space, the kitchen offers bar seating at the huge island, a casual sitting area, and an adjoining breakfast room ideal for bird watching over a cup of coffee. French doors lead out to a large deck with a built-in BBQ for gatherings large and small. Topping off this space is a custom desk and ornate stained-glass doors on tall cabinetry for yet another charming period detail.
Spacious Bedrooms - Fanning out from the upstairs central landing are four gorgeous bedrooms, all with rich oak floors and pristine views. The primary suite features an eye-catching box-coved ceiling, era design details such as interior shudders, a wall of bookshelves, a large walk-in closet, and a spacious bath with marble counters and marble surround on the jacuzzi tub. Another bedroom includes a full ensuite bath and a private balcony on the opposite end of the floor. Serving the other two of the bedrooms is a central jewel-box bath with artistic wallpaper.
Bonus Level – A private retreat for play and privacy, the downstairs features a huge rumpus room with extra-high ceilings perfect for movie nights, sleepovers, or the big game. The laundry room and tucked-away guest suite with a full bath round out this floor. Just outside is a covered brick patio accessed through French doors for great indoor/outdoor flow.
Magical Outdoor Space - A few steps below, the yard features terraced grounds in a park-like setting leading directly down to the open sports fields, playground, and basketball court of Hampton Field, and Tyson Lake. The bench seating and gravel pathway zigzagging under mature trees are magical and invite hours of imaginative play and relaxation.
While 12 Sotelo's serene setting is only moments away from the hustle and bustle of the center of Piedmont, it feels like a peaceful retreat. This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of this small city in a fine home that never goes out of style. Come take a look!
