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Tuesday, January 14, 2014
The 4 Smartest Gadgets for Your Luxury Home
With the arrival of more and more smart gadgets, especially the
luxurious homes benefit of course. Smart gadgets make life easier: you
will have less on your mind and why shouldn’t technology work for you?
In this article we give you 4 awesome gadgets that make your life much easier.
1) Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor
The Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor is a nifty device that will make sure that you stay on the ball with watering your plants. It will give you a notification when your plants need fertilizer, water or needs to be moved in terms of sunlight. The device is on the market starting at $99 (indoor) or $129 (outdoor version).
2) Philips Hue
Light is static in most houses, and sometimes you have a dimmer in place if the situation asks for it. With Philips Hue however, light is finally brought in the digital age. You can control the light bulbs with your smartphone, making them brighter or changing their color with the touch of your finger. The best part is that you can automatically let the lights come on when you step into your home. The basic starter kit starts at $199.
3) Lockitron
With a big house come big responsibilities. Sometimes you already know who’s at the door, especially since a lot of people now announce their arrival through their smartphone - but you would still have to walk to the door. With the Lockitron, you can open up your door using your smartphone, saving you the walk. It’s available from $179.
4) Whirlpool’s 6th Sense Live technology
We all know Whirlpool from the great refrigerators and washing machines that they make. Now, with their latest line of technology, they make those appliances smart. You can track energy levels, temperatures, and programs for all your appliances with the touch of your finger. Want to know if the washing machine is done? Just check your smartphone!
1) Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor
The Koubachi Wi-Fi Plant Sensor is a nifty device that will make sure that you stay on the ball with watering your plants. It will give you a notification when your plants need fertilizer, water or needs to be moved in terms of sunlight. The device is on the market starting at $99 (indoor) or $129 (outdoor version).
2) Philips Hue
Light is static in most houses, and sometimes you have a dimmer in place if the situation asks for it. With Philips Hue however, light is finally brought in the digital age. You can control the light bulbs with your smartphone, making them brighter or changing their color with the touch of your finger. The best part is that you can automatically let the lights come on when you step into your home. The basic starter kit starts at $199.
3) Lockitron
With a big house come big responsibilities. Sometimes you already know who’s at the door, especially since a lot of people now announce their arrival through their smartphone - but you would still have to walk to the door. With the Lockitron, you can open up your door using your smartphone, saving you the walk. It’s available from $179.
4) Whirlpool’s 6th Sense Live technology
We all know Whirlpool from the great refrigerators and washing machines that they make. Now, with their latest line of technology, they make those appliances smart. You can track energy levels, temperatures, and programs for all your appliances with the touch of your finger. Want to know if the washing machine is done? Just check your smartphone!
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Friday, June 7, 2013
The Town of Atherton
The map shown above breaks down what is known throughout Silicon Valley as one of the most prestigious and sought after neighborhoods in the world. The Town of Atherton is nestled between Redwood City, Menlo Park and Woodside and is home to over 6,900 residents living in approximately 2,345 residences.
Known for its large "Atherton Acre" plots of land and towering redwood trees, this town is called home by some of the most affluent people in the country. Atherton supports easy access to Interstate 280 and Highway 101 and provides residents with access to a mixture of different school districts.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Atherton's Top 10 Homes
Details in Text Version Correspond to PDF file above! Contact pkitch@apr.com if you would like additional information.
MLS #: 81240205 DOM:69
Status: Active
236 PARK LANE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 11/06/2012
Beds: 6 List Price: $34,888,000
Baths: 11 (7/4) Sale Price:
SqFt: 12,508 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 70,168 Sqft(Seller (Unverified)) X-street: Elena
Elem Dist: Menlo Park City Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Mary & Brent Gullixson
List Office: Alain Pinel Realtors
Remarks: VILLA EIRINI..IMAGINE THE VERY BEST OF EVERYTHING PRESENTED IN
A SINGULAR SETTING THIS NEOCLASSICAL GEORGIAN VILLA COMPLETED IN 2007 IS
THE PLACE. 6 BEDROOM SUITES, FORMAL LR & DR, LIBRARY/FAMILY ROOM/MEDIA
ROOM, CRESTRON SYSTEM GH USED AS AN EXECUTIVE OFFICE & GYM COMPLEX
EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPED GARDENS W/POOL & SPA, VAST TERRACE & COVERED
LOGGIA W/FIREPLACE SECRET FOUNTAIN GARDEN, MP SCHOOLS
MLS #: 81233449 DOM:126
Status: Active
5 BETTY LANE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 09/10/2012
Beds: 6 List Price: $21,800,000
Baths: 10 (10/0) Sale Price:
SqFt: 14,000 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 54,420 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Polhemus
Elem Dist: Las Lomitas Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: T.Dallas & D.Kelsey
List Office: Intero Real Estate Services-Wooodside
Remarks: Welcome to the pure elegance of a French Manoir, newly built
and perfectly situated on a cul-de-sac in the heart of Atherton. This
estate features many desired amenities plus guest house, pool, sport
court, wine cellar, state of the art theater/media room, spa and fitness
room, 26-zone climate control, Crestron home automation. East/West
orientation.
MLS #: 81234270 DOM:120
Status: Active
7 FAXON FOREST , Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 09/16/2012
Beds: 6 List Price: $21,500,000
Baths: 10 (7/3) Sale Price:
SqFt: 11,800 (Agent (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 46,217 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Faxon
Elem Dist: Menlo Park City Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Lance Freeman
List Office: Pacific Peninsula Group
Remarks: Designed and built by PPG in 2008,this custom home is located
at one of the most prestigious addresses in West Atherton The estate
gets its design inspiration from some of the Sierras finest estates A
sophisticated design encourages indoor/outdoor living and the
picturesque setting,coupled with the nearly perfect location makes this
home truly exceptional.The best of the best one of a kind.
MLS #: 81242859 DOM:35
Status: Active
MLS #: 81240205 DOM:69
Status: Active
236 PARK LANE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 11/06/2012
Beds: 6 List Price: $34,888,000
Baths: 11 (7/4) Sale Price:
SqFt: 12,508 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 70,168 Sqft(Seller (Unverified)) X-street: Elena
Elem Dist: Menlo Park City Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Mary & Brent Gullixson
List Office: Alain Pinel Realtors
Remarks: VILLA EIRINI..IMAGINE THE VERY BEST OF EVERYTHING PRESENTED IN
A SINGULAR SETTING THIS NEOCLASSICAL GEORGIAN VILLA COMPLETED IN 2007 IS
THE PLACE. 6 BEDROOM SUITES, FORMAL LR & DR, LIBRARY/FAMILY ROOM/MEDIA
ROOM, CRESTRON SYSTEM GH USED AS AN EXECUTIVE OFFICE & GYM COMPLEX
EXTRAORDINARY LANDSCAPED GARDENS W/POOL & SPA, VAST TERRACE & COVERED
LOGGIA W/FIREPLACE SECRET FOUNTAIN GARDEN, MP SCHOOLS
MLS #: 81233449 DOM:126
Status: Active
5 BETTY LANE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 09/10/2012
Beds: 6 List Price: $21,800,000
Baths: 10 (10/0) Sale Price:
SqFt: 14,000 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 54,420 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Polhemus
Elem Dist: Las Lomitas Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: T.Dallas & D.Kelsey
List Office: Intero Real Estate Services-Wooodside
Remarks: Welcome to the pure elegance of a French Manoir, newly built
and perfectly situated on a cul-de-sac in the heart of Atherton. This
estate features many desired amenities plus guest house, pool, sport
court, wine cellar, state of the art theater/media room, spa and fitness
room, 26-zone climate control, Crestron home automation. East/West
orientation.
MLS #: 81234270 DOM:120
Status: Active
7 FAXON FOREST , Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 09/16/2012
Beds: 6 List Price: $21,500,000
Baths: 10 (7/3) Sale Price:
SqFt: 11,800 (Agent (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 46,217 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Faxon
Elem Dist: Menlo Park City Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Lance Freeman
List Office: Pacific Peninsula Group
Remarks: Designed and built by PPG in 2008,this custom home is located
at one of the most prestigious addresses in West Atherton The estate
gets its design inspiration from some of the Sierras finest estates A
sophisticated design encourages indoor/outdoor living and the
picturesque setting,coupled with the nearly perfect location makes this
home truly exceptional.The best of the best one of a kind.
MLS #: 81242859 DOM:35
Status: Active
95 FAXON ROAD, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 12/10/2012
Beds: 6 List Price: $19,800,000
Baths: 7 (6/1) Sale Price:
SqFt: 4,670 (Assessor) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 130,680 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Elena
Elem Dist: Menlo Park City Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Mary & Brent Gullixson
List Office: Alain Pinel Realtors
Remarks: A RARE 3-ACRE PARCEL ON FAXON ROAD WHICH IS CONSIDERED ONE OF
THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS LOCATIONS IN WEST ATHERTON....NEAR THE MENLO CIRCUS
CLUB. DON'T MISS THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY. 6-BEDROOM RANCH
STYLE HOME. WELL FOR IRRIGATION. MENLO PARK SCHOOLS.
MLS #: 81230860 DOM:150
Status: Active
1 RIDGE VIEW DRIVE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 08/17/2012
Beds: 6 List Price: $17,800,000
Baths: 11 (9/2) Sale Price:
SqFt: 13,000 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 51,940 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Atherton Avenue
Elem Dist: Las Lomitas Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Mary & Brent Gullixson
List Office: Alain Pinel Realtors
Remarks: Incomparable 3-level tudor Estate of approx 13000sf steeped in
European elegance. 6 bedroom suites, 9 full bathrooms & 2 half baths, 2
customized offices, exercise studio, media room, temp-controlled wine
cellar w/tasting room, backup generator. Gorgeous grounds w/parterre
gardens, water features, pool, spa, cabana w/BBQ and gas pizza oven. Two
2-car garages, 2 gated entrances. Las Lomitas schools
MLS #: 81222942 DOM:210
Status: Active
291 ATHERTON AVENUE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 06/18/2012
Beds: 5 List Price: $16,400,000
Baths: 6 (5/1) Sale Price:
SqFt: 12,848 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 87,512 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Fair View Ave
Elem Dist: Las Lomitas Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Taya Katz
List Office: Elite Realty Group, Inc.
Remarks: Magnificent gated estate on over 2 acres of flat lot in prime
Atherton location. 5 bedroom suites, 5.5 bath in the main house. Pool
house with full kitchen, bedroom, 2 bath, gym and sauna. Custom made
quality, grand marble staircase, cherry paneled library, family room
with the bar, 6 fireplaces, 2 laundry rooms, pool, full size tennis
court. Excellent schools. Sellers financing available.
MLS #: 81239265 DOM:77
Status: Active
91 INGLEWOOD LANE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 10/29/2012
Beds: 7 List Price: $15,380,000
Baths: 8 (6/2) Sale Price:
SqFt: 11,919 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 43,191 Sqft(Seller (Unverified)) X-street: atherton ave
Elem Dist: Menlo Park City Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Lance Freeman
List Office: Pacific Peninsula Group
Remarks: New large PPG home Great west Atherton location Menlo Schools
Quiet cul de sac Main House Boasts 5BR 5+BBA -amazing basement-wine
room-exercise room-dedicated theater-3 car garage- Pool-Lots of natural
light A very rare find Tour 10-30-12
MLS #: 81241636 DOM:49
Status: Active
1 STERN LANE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 11/26/2012
Beds: 6 List Price: $14,950,000
Baths: 9 (7/2) Sale Price:
SqFt: 12,089 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 43,520 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Atherton Ave
Elem Dist: Menlo Park City Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Mary & Brent Gullixson
List Office: Alain Pinel Realtors
Remarks: ELEGANT NEW 3-LEVEL HOME BY PINNACLE GROUP. SOARING CEILINGS,
CRISP WHITE MILLWORK, RICHLY STAINED WHITE OAK FLOORS, SLEEK MODERN
LIGHTING. HANDSOME LIBRARY WITH CASHMERE FABRIC WALLS, FITNESS CENTER
W/STEAM ROOM, HOLLYWOOD-STYLE CINEMA, WINE CELLAR, 6 BEDROOM SUITES,
ELEVATOR, 20KW GENERATOR. OVERSIZED POOL & SPA, 1BD/1BA GUESTHOUSE
W/OPEN LOGGIA AND FIREPLACE. APPROX 1 ACRE. MENLO PARK SCHOOLS
MLS #: 81233385 DOM:127
Status: Active
188 FAIR OAKS LANE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 09/09/2012
Beds: 3 List Price: $12,800,000
Baths: 5 (4/1) Sale Price:
SqFt: 10,589 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 102,307 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Middlefield
Elem Dist: Menlo Park City Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Mary & Brent Gullixson
List Office: Alain Pinel Realtors
Remarks: THIS SOPHISTICATTED HOME WAS REMODELED BY UGO SAP, ARCHITECT
AND VAN ACKER CONSTRUCTION. IT IS SITUATED ON 2.35 LANDSCAPED ACRES. IT
HAS A DEDICATED ART GALLERY & 2 OFFICES EXQUISITELY DESIGNED AND
APPOINTED. THERE IS A DETACHED RECREATION ROOM W/OFFICE, 1-BED/BATH
GUEST HOUSE AND A WINE "CHAPEL" WHICH WILL HOLD APPROX 5000 BOTTLES,
PLUS 2000 BOTTLE WINE CELLAR. WELL FOR IRRIGATION MP SCHOOLS
MLS #: 81217968 DOM:245
Status: Active
95 FLEUR PLACE, Atherton 94027
Class: Single Family Residential List Date: 05/14/2012
Beds: 7 List Price: $11,750,000
Baths: 11 (9/2) Sale Price:
SqFt: 12,194 (Seller (Unverified)) HOA Fee:
Lot Size: 67,320 Sqft(Assessor) X-street: Polhemus
Elem Dist: Las Lomitas Elementary
High Dist: Sequoia Union High
List Agent: Tom LeMieux
List Office: Coldwell Banker-Menlo Park Santa Cruz
Remarks: A just completed renovation has transformed this home into a
stylishly chic & elegant residence; light & bright throughout; gorgeous
finishes, hardwood floors, architectural skylights, and multi-room
master suite with 2 baths; every bedroom with en suite bath; plus guest
house; gorgeous private grounds with pool, Las Lomitas schools. 9600sq
ft main, 1125 sq ft garage, 1469 sq ft guest house
*The above information is deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed.*
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