426 Clark Drive, San Mateo

Enjoying a prime San Mateo Park address, this new home blends seamlessly with neighboring vintage-era homes for which this prestigious community is known. Distinctive elements of Craftsman styling begin at the entrance where richly hued slate tiles and rough-sawn wood supports combine for a classic and inviting front porch. The understated facade introduces a surprisingly spacious interior, which spans three stories and over 2,800 square feet of living space. Gleaming hardwood flooring with inlaid feature strips, intricate mouldings, and deep baseboards showcase the formal living areas and the quality construction. Beyond, a gourmet kitchen unfolds to meet the demands of the most discerning chef with professionally equipped Viking appliances. The home's 4 bedrooms, each with en suite bath, are comfortably arranged over all three levels providing flexibility for an in-home office and second master suite for guests or extended family living. Gas-log fireplaces in the living room, family room, and master bedroom enhance the ambiance. Outside, the grounds are beautifully landscaped with an overflowing array of seasonal color at the front and extending to the rear with level lawn and a circular patio for enjoyment of the true California lifestyle.

*4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms arranged on three levels

*Welcoming foyer introduced by a Craftsman-style divided light glass door

*Gracious living room features crown moulding with dentil detail and gas-log fireplace with marble facing and traditional carved mantelpiece

*Formal dining room continues the mouldings of the living room; an expanse of windows with transoms plus a crystal chandelier illuminate the room

*Bedroom with en suite bathroom just off the foyer is also ideal as an in-home office; marble tile and limestone slab finish the bathroom, which includes a tub and overhead shower

*Striking kitchen beautifully appointed with white cabinetry topped with absolute black granite counters; professional Viking stainless steel appliances include a gas cooktop, dishwasher, two ovens, and built-in refrigerator; a KitchenAid compactor and walk-in pantry are also featured

*Sun-swept breakfast room adjoins the kitchen and opens to the rear grounds

*French doors introduce the lower-level family room, which further opens to a private planted terrace with stairs accessing the rear grounds; enhancing the ambiance is a gas-log fireplace with limestone surround

*Lower-level bedroom suite with a walk-in closet; the limestone- and granite-finished bathroom includes a shower-for-two with frameless glass enclosure and dual-sink vanity

*Upper-level master suite with double French doors to a slate-tiled balcony, gas-log fireplace, and fully customized walk-in closet

*The spa-inspired master bath, in Jerusalem gold limestone slab and marble tiles, includes a Jacuzzi tub and shower-for-two with body sprays

*Additional bedroom suite with a customized walk-in closet and bathroom of Jerusalem gold and marble including a tub with overhead shower

*Hardwood flooring with an inlaid feature strip on the main level and staircase; limestone flooring on the lower level and carpeting on the upper level

*Other features include a main-level powder room and concealed laundry area, central air conditioning, and upper-level skylight

 *Enchanting rear yard with a sunny patio of brick pavers in concentric circles, level lawn, and planted perimeter gardens

*2-car detached and finished garage preceded by a driveway of brick pavers