Old Palo Alto Colonial Style – Elegant Detail, Expert Craftsmanship

Description:

This gracious Roger Kohler designed Colonial style home exudes refined classic elegance on a discreetly grand scale. Featuring a recently-completed update to the extensive 1994 construction, this grand dream home has everything one could ask for in a dwelling: meticulous design, imaginative and elegant details, expert craftsmanship and abundant style. A rare beauty offering the best of day-to-day living and entertaining. Step inside to approx. 4,308± square feet of splendor reminiscent of finer times. Spacious formal rooms feature high ceilings, deep crown moldings, rich raised paneled walls and hardwood floors are introduced from the inviting center hall. A curved oak staircase accented by a leaded glass window by John Joy Glass and chandelier, leads to the second floor. There’s an expansive living room resplendent with fireplace, barrel ceiling and Palladian style window; an elegant dining room with beautiful architectural details like chair rail, tray ceiling and bay window; a custom chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, walk-in pantry, center island and breakfast room; an adjacent wood-paneled family room that features a fireplace, window seat and built-in storage for media equipment; plus a first floor powder room and additional full bathroom. The second floor master suite includes a generous bedroom with sitting area offering a fully-appointed walk-in closet and a balconnade; and elegant marble master bath with jetted soaking tub, and an oversized frameless steam shower, plus skylight-lit dual vanity. There are also 3 additional upstairs bedrooms and bath; featuring two bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and cleverly designed loft play areas. The spacious lower level offers a media room, workshop/craft area, additional storage and a Phil Finer designed 4,000+ bottle custom wine cellar. Its kitchen/breakfast room features French doors that open onto brick patios and add accent to this plush retreat; and lead out to the rear yard and gardens, highlighted by a dramatic water fountain — all designed to enhance comfortable outdoor entertaining. Ideally located near fine schools and shopping, this prestigious street is in one of the most sought-after areas of Old Palo Alto and this fine residence is surrounded by other stunning new and historic homes. SPECIAL FEATURES:

• New kitchen appliances include a 6 burner Wolf range, Miele oven and microwave, Bosch dishwasher and wine refrigerator
• Granite woodburning fireplace with gas starter in living room
• Surround sound in family room
• Central vacuum
• Alarm system
• Cat 5 wiring
• 2 AC units and 2 furnaces - one for each floor
• Honeywell Electric Air Cleaner
• Filtered water throughout home
• Plantation shutters
• Skylights
• Detached two car garage with finished interior
• Electric gate
• Local schools include Walter Hays Elementary, Jordan Middle and Palo Alto High