Just Listed! Versatile home in the heart of Millbrae

20 El Bonito Way, Millbrae

2BD | 2 BA | In-Law Unit | 1,830 sqft. | 8,632 sqft. lot | Built in 1941

Listed at $2,000,000

This versatile two bed, two bath home with its lower-level in-law unit on a peaceful, divided cul-de-sac in Millbrae Highlands has something for everyone.?Approach the front door from street level passing by brickwork, shrubbery, flowers and lawn to reach a covered front porch large enough for a bench or café table.?The median strip at the end of the cul-de-sac provides screening from the houses across the way.?The absence of through traffic out front makes the woodsy setting out back more tranquil and serene.?Upon entering the property, notice the freshly refinished hardwood floors found in hallways, bedrooms, the living room and dining room.?On your left are the coat and linen closets and a hallway to the two upper-level bedrooms and full bath.?Next to the linen closet find the doorway to the staircase from the lower level.?On the right of the front door is a corner office with windows, front and side.?Straight through from the front door is the formal living room with a wood-burning fireplace, built in shelving and a bay window with window seat affording tree-filled views of bay and canyon.?Off to the right is the formal dining room and an inviting dine-in kitchen with sweeping views.?For entertaining, the social butterfly will delight in the gracious old school formality and craftmanship of the living and dining rooms. ?For casual al fresco drinks or dining, the sizeable deck with its sweeping bay and canyon views is on offer. ?The homebody will delight in the cozy informality of the eat-In kitchen.?The light-filled kitchen has tile floors, granite countertops, decorative tile backsplash, island, a large over-the-sink window, 4 burner electric cooktop, oven, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher.?The kitchen features its own bay window seat and a sliding glass door out on to the deck.?With the deck adjacent to both kitchen and primary bedroom, the home is well suited for seamless indoor/outdoor living. ?Sip your morning brew in the serenity of nature before entering the fray. ?There are two upper-level bedrooms.?The first is front facing with a stained-glass window in the closet and paned window over the garage.?The hallway bathroom has a shower over jetted tub with tile work, large vanity and extensive drawers and cabinetry.?The primary bedroom has a door with sidelights that exits out to the deck.?If social distance is required, the self-contained in-law unit downstairs fits the bill. ?Make your way downstairs and enter a world of versatility and possibility.?The featured attraction downstairs is a large, freshly carpeted room with closet, a tiled kitchenette with counters, cabinets and sink and a full bath with stall shower.?There are windows to the back and side and double doors leading out to the lower-level deck and hot tub.?The space can serve as a separate unit with an exterior entrance or an additional space with interior access to the rest of the house.?This in-law unit can be reimagined to your heart’s content — family room; Netflix cave; spare bedroom; second office; studio; home gym; schoolroom; in-law/house guest/caretaker accommodation — the sky is the limit when envisioning how best to make this space accommodate any changing circumstances life throws at you. ?The single car garage is found to the right of the base of the stairs.?Underneath the stairs is storage galore.?There is also a utility/storage/laundry room with a washer, dryer, sink and cavernous storage area.?For those who have boxes still unpacked from two moves ago, no worries, this house has storage capacity that could rival a warehouse.?For those who like to stock up in preparation for any emergency or contingency, rest assured, you may do so with room to spare.??Nature-lovers or time-travelers might want to grab their Davy Crockett faux fur caps and head down to the log cabin in the woodsy back forty to unplug from the grid. ?The backyard can be accessed by stairs leading off the lower deck or by walkways behind gates down either side of the house.?But as much of a retreat as this house is from the madding crowd, it is a commuter’s dream come true.?In between 101 and 280, close to Millbrae BART, Caltrain, SFO and the shops and restaurants of downtown Millbrae, you are well on your way, just out the door.?Depart your sanctuary at the end of a calm cul-de-sac one minute; roar up either freeways’ on-ramp in no time flat.?If you are looking to blow off a little steam yourself, try nearby Schultz Park or Millbrae Recreation Center.

Upper Level

·??????Gracious living room with fireplace, gorgeous crown mouldings and built-ins

·??????Formal dining area

·??????Kitchen with island, breakfast nook and bay window

·??????Primary bedroom with deck access and views of the canyon

·??????Bathroom with shower over jetted tub

·??????Office/possible 3rd bedroom

·??????Crown mouldings, hardwood floors, decorative tile, designer front door

Lower Level

·??????Self-contained unit with kitchenette and full bath with stall shower

·??????Storage galore:?cupboard under the stairs, cabinets and shelving in garage & laundry

·??????Single car garage

Backyard

·??????Rustic log cabin

·??????Wooded downslope lot with mature trees

Front

·??????Wide median strip with screening

·??????Lawn

·??????Covered front porch

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Amenities

17 Solar panels (owned), air conditioning, copper pipes, double pane windows, refurbished hot tub and?replaced sewer line