Located at the end of a non-through street surrounded by natural gardens and mature trees; a tiered fountain enhances the ambiance
A long, covered walkway leads from the driveway to the front door; a wide sidelight and transom at the front door are classic design elements of the Eichler style
Tile floors begin in the foyer and continue into the central hallway, living room, and dining room; contrasting crisp white walls extend throughout; beamed and paneled ceilings are classic Eichler design elements
The spacious living room has a focal-point wood-burning fireplace outlined to the ceiling in painted bricks and flanked by open display shelves; a wall of windows integrates sliding glass doors to the rear terrace
Shoji screens separate the living room and formal dining room, which also has sliding glass doors to the rear terrace
A concealed wet bar in the hallway provides convenience for entertaining
The remodeled kitchen has sleek wood cabinetry topped in granite slab and a deep alcove surrounded in tile devoted to the cooking center; a fully mirrored wall reflects the gardens and views through a wall of windows; an operable skylight and transoms offer additional light; mosaic hardwood finishes the floor
Appliances include a smooth-surface GE Profile cooktop, 2 Gaggenau barbecue grills, GE microwave and oven, a Bosch dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator
Accessed from the kitchen and hallway, the family room features a wood-burning fireplace with elevated limestone hearth surrounded by painted bricks; sliding glass doors open to rear terrace
Across from the kitchen are two bedrooms, each with laminate wood floor and direct access to a large bathroom, also with hallway entrance; small square tiles cover the bathroom floor and most walls; laminate dual-sink vanity; a square tub has an overhead shower and European glass enclosure; an opaque glass door conceals the commode
Privately located beyond the family room and with a separate outside entrance, a spacious bedroom suite has built-in cabinetry spanning two walls and vinyl flooring; the en suite bath is remodeled with a unique all-glass sink topping a furniture-style vanity and large shower in Carrara marble with basket-weave floor
A wall of windows with views and sliding glass doors to the rear terrace adorn the master bedroom suite; an exterior screen adds privacy and light control; a dressing area has built-in cabinetry and closets plus a walk-in closet
The en suite master bath has two granite-topped vanities and a separate room with fully tiled tub and overhead shower beside floor-to-ceiling view windows, plus a bidet and commode
Entered from the master bath and the hallway, bedroom 5 is ideal as an office or nursery; sliding glass doors open to the rear terrace
Two large carports adjoin the home with access via the front covered walkway
Other features include: powder room; 3 zones of radiant floor heating; concealed laundry area in the hallway; significant storage throughout
Dark-bottom pool and spa with solar heating surrounded in aggregate and drought-tolerant landscaping
8 raised planter boxes for vegetables and a tremendous orchard with over 50 varietals, including many heirloom trees
Approximately 3,496 square feet of living space
Lot size of approximately 1.59 acres (69,260 square feet)
Excellent close-in location with easy access to shopping in dining in both Palo Alto and Los Altos
Top-rated Palo Alto schools: Nixon Elementary (API 955), Terman Middle (API 968), Gunn High (API 917) (buyer to verify)
