748 Laurel Avenue
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3
Beds
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2
Baths
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1,482 sq ft
Home Size
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5,450 sq ft
Lot Size
Overview
Located in sought-after Burlingame Gardens, this picture-postcard home perfectly blends the classic architectural elements of its original early 1900’s heritage with a complete remodel for consummate modern comfort. First used as a hunting lodge amidst the open fields of The San Mateo Stock Farm, the home was situated on a spread of land owned by William Corbitt, a Scottish coffee tycoon and horse breeder. Signature elements, including oak hardwood floors, leaded glass windows, and tall ceilings create a graceful design that is ideal for entertaining and relaxing. The flowing floor plan features an elegant living room anchored by a fireplace and updated, granite-appointed chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The personal accommodations are comprised of two convenient main-level bedrooms and a privately located upper-level master suite with sweeping views and beautiful spa-bath. A separate bonus studio with full bath would be a perfect home office or artist’s workspace. Outside, an elevated rear deck is surrounded by fragrant climbing jasmine and mature ferns, and a lush, level lawn beckons year-round enjoyment. Completing the allure of this historic property is its convenient access to all the amenities of Burlingame – excellent schools, boutique shopping, fine dining, Silicon Valley commute routes, the Peninsula Tennis Club, public transportation, and spacious local parks. Welcome home!
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Built in
1905
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Listed
10 years ago
Amenities
Beautiful and completely updated Burlingame Gardens home, originally built circa 1905
3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, plus a separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom bonus studio
Approximately 1,482 square feet of living space (per architect’s drawings)
The recently landscaped front lawn, signature Japanese maple tree, and a tall birch make a wonderful first impression; the cedar-shingled façade evokes the home’s original hunting lodge beginnings; brick steps ascend to a deep, covered entry porch; a long side driveway was built using reclaimed bricks from Burlingame’s demolished City Hall
A Douglas Fir Craftsman front door with Arts & Craft hardware opens to the living room, which introduces the oak hardwood flooring and low-voltage recessed lighting found throughout the home; features include a front-facing divided-light picture window with custom raw silk drapes, and a gas-log fireplace with brick surround
Completely remodeled in 2008, the chef’s kitchen coordinates natural stone tile flooring, richly stained knotty alder cabinetry, crisp white wainscoting, and granite slab countertops with Walker-Zanger Waterfall tile backsplash; multiple prep spaces are lit by recessed and under-counter lighting; appliances include a deep Franke stainless steel sink, Thermador Professional 4-burner range with Braun vent, GE Profile refrigerator with dual freezer drawer, Fisher & Paykel DishDrawer (with room for a second), and a GE Profile microwave
Defined by a custom light fixture and a French door to the deck, the kitchen’s casual dining area is light and bright
Located between the living room and kitchen is an office/study area with room for a desk and cabinetry
Bedroom 1 has oak flooring, double-hung windows, recessed lighting, and direct access to the hallway bath
The main-level bathroom has ceramic tile floors, two pedestal sink vanities, wall sconce lighting, a divided-light window original to the design, and a tiled tub with overhead shower
Bedroom 2 includes a tall cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, operable windows, a large customized wardrobe closet, and a double French door opening to the deck
Accessed via an iron spiral staircase, the privately located upper-level master bedroom suite was added to the home in 2006 and features a coved ceiling with two operable skylights, two sets of operable windows, a lighted ceiling fan, and a customized wardrobe closet; the en suite master bath boasts terra cotta tile floors, a marble-slab dual-sink vanity with wall mirrors and sconces, and a glass-enclosed shower
Situated off the garage, the 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom bonus studio features a well-lit main living area, storage area, and full bathroom with pedestal sink and shower
Other features include: separate laundry room with linoleum flooring and front-loading washer & dryer; custom drapes on living room windows; doggie pet-door to the yard; 1-car carport; 1-car detached garage; partially updated foundation; updated electrical, plumbing and HVAC; two zones of heating; many updated windows and doors
Lovely rear yard with an elevated redwood deck, level lawn, and lush garden
Lot size of approximately 5,450 square feet
Excellent local schools: Franklin or Washington Elementary, Burlingame Intermediate, and Burlingame High School (buyer to confirm enrollment)
Convenient location with easy access to shopping and dining on Broadway and Burlingame Avenue, major commute routes, the Peninsula Tennis Club, the Burlingame Aquatic Center, public transportation, spacious Washington Park, and local golf courses
Burlingame
Burlingame is one of the few areas that has maintained its gracious charm and timeless elegance over the decades. A favorite among families, Burlingame’s two main shopping areas, Burlingame Avenue and Broadway, attract a wide variety of shoppers discovering its boutiques, restaurants, dessert places, and clothing stores. Home to fresh farmer’s markets every Sunday morning in the summer and fall, jazz concerts in Washington Park, and a yearly Art in the Park fair, Burlingame is a wonderful place to start a family or retire later in life, and is well equipped for both!
Its tree lined streets offer an abundance of architecture and style of homes, from quaint two bedroom bungalows to thoughtfully designed four and five bedrooms.
- Timeless elegance
- Renowned small town, community feel
- Top schools
- Top rated schools
- Tree lined streets
- Burlingame is well known for it’s beautiful trees: each of its 15,000 trees is visited at least once every five years for care, and Burlingame has been a Tree City USA for over 30 consecutive years.
If you’re looking to buy a home in Burlingame in a particular public elementary school district, this unique google map will help you identify the geographic boundaries for enrollment of each school. This map was assembled from data from the school district website (handy for quickly identifying what school a particular address is assigned to), and is reliable but not guaranteed.
If you have more specific questions about schools in Burlingame, please contact Raziel. To verify enrollment in the event it is impacted, contact the Burlingame School District.
All addresses in Burlingame go to Burlingame High School (In 2003, the district lines were redrawn to incorporate this change). Burlingame High is within the San Mateo Union High School District (not the Burlingame School District, which includes all five public elementary schools and BIS). To verify enrollment information, please contact the High School District.
Burlingame shares a common history with neighbors San Mateo, Millbrae and Hillsborough, but only up to a point. Like the surrounding communities, Burlingame was once the site of native Costanoan villages and then part of a Mexican land grant (Rancho Buri Buri to the north and Rancho San Mateo to the south). Burlingame’s history diverges from that of nearby Peninsula cities in the late 1800s, when Francis Newlands, son-in-law of landowner and Nevada Senator William Sharon, came up with a plan to turn this stretch of real estate into a playground for San Francisco’s wealthiest residents.
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