560 Barbara Way

Your very own private retreat awaits you in this immaculate Hillsborough home. Tucked away on a quiet, flat street in a highly prized neighborhood in Upper Hillsborough, this home is a gorgeous combination of simple elegance and all the modern updates one would expect. With easy access to Highway 280 and Hillsborough's award-winning, top-notch schools (walking distance to West Hillsborough Elementary School), and with Downtown Burlingame's abundant shopping and lively restaurants just minutes away, this is a place to call home for years to come.Secluded behind a mature hedge that offers privacy, 560 Barbara Way is prime for both relaxing and entertaining. Upon entering, guests are treated to a delightful view of the gardens and expansive, verdant backyard. The formal living room features vaulted ceilings and more views of the backyard with its sparkling pool, giving the space the light, airy feeling of classic California indoor-outdoor living.The kitchen offers all the style and modern conveniences one would want: Beautiful maple cabinets and granite counter tops, brushed stainless steel appliances including a side-by-side refrigerator/ freezer, two convection ovens, a five burner gas range complete with professional grade ventilation hood, and a heavy-duty-yet-nearly-silent dishwasher. A center island adds to the already bountiful counter space and cabinet space. Not to be missed is the sunny breakfast nook sitting in an atrium-like setting that is immersed in sunlight and overlooks the backyard.The formal dining area is perfect for anything from informal family gatherings to elegant dining with business associates. Large enough to house a full 10 or 12 setting dining table, buffet, and curio cabinet, gatherings in this room will garner lasting memories. Easy access to the kitchen via a butler's serving nook makes hosting a breeze.Flowing from the kitchen is a family room that is sure to become the hub of the home. The area is large enough for a theater style entertainment system coupled with one's favorite large comfy sofa and chairs. Movie night will be every night in this room! During the day, the lush backyard is the feature presentation with the family room opening onto the backyard through "picture window" sliding glass doors.The spacious master suite reminds one of the most luxurious five-star hotels. A grand room that also opens onto two separate patios, this room is the retreat within the retreat. The master suite also features a large walk through closet providing ample space for any wardrobe, and three adjacent closets - including two floor-to-ceiling shoe closets - that can house a multitude of shoes and accessories. There is also a quiet sitting area attached to the suite that can be used as an office or reading room. The master bath is equally spacious, complete with a walk-in shower, and a separate whirlpool tub.To complete this property is the vast, mature, and professionally designed and landscaped backyard. Here you will find a lush garden filled with blooming roses and lemon and plum trees, a sparkling solar heated pool, several patios, glowing landscape lighting and patio spot-lighting for post-sunset entertaining, and a large grassy lawn that evokes that "ahhh" feeling of total relaxation. See this home for yourself -- you are sure to fall in love with it.