Completed in August 2022

Completed in August 2022

One-of-a-kind French Contemporary estate home on expansive property in most prized section of prestigious Old Palo Alto

One-of-a-kind French Contemporary estate home on expansive property in most prized section of prestigious Old Palo Alto

  • OVERVIEW

    • Completed in August 2022
    • One-of-a-kind French Contemporary estate home on expansive property in most prized section of prestigious Old Palo Alto
    • Designed by visionary architect Steve Simpson of SDG Architecture
    • Meticulously crafted with book-matched slabs, floating staircase, and elegant millwork in most rooms
    • Whole-house automation including surround sound, security, lighting, and multi-zone climate control
    • Palatial bathrooms feature heated floors, Graff® and Grohe® fixtures, and automated TOTO® Washlets
    • Includes dramatic ceilings, multiple linear fireplaces, statement lighting fixtures, wide-plank hardwood floors, and hand-crafted Kolbe® windows
    • Powered by Enphase® solar energy system
    • Available fully furnished inside and out
  • MAIN LEVEL

    Gathering spaces are designed to dazzle while overlooking luxuriant gardens. In the palatial kitchen, a collection of meticulously curated amenities provides the utmost convenience. A home office and guest suite afford peace and privacy. Custom wall paneling and sophisticated recessed ceiling treatments embellish each room.

  • ENTRY

    • Entirely gated property provides dual entrances
    • Front garden is dreamy with potted olives and impressive linear water feature
    • 9’cement-embellished door and dramatic quadruple columns add contemporary elegance
    • Grand foyer reveals heated floors of four book-matched natural marble slabs
  • GATHERING ROOMS

    • Sleek pendants flank three-way linear fireplace with raised hearth and book-matched surround in living room
    • Formal living and dining rooms are designed for stylish entertaining
  • FAMILY ROOM & BREAKFAST NOOK

    • Casual dining and family areas are connected by folding glass doors to terraces for indoor-outdoor enjoyment
    • Stunning chandeliers by John-Richard® and Visual Comfort® add dramatic flair
    • Family room niche comprised of book-matched slabs is illuminated for art displays
  • GOURMET KITCHEN

    • Spacious island anchors spectacular kitchen gleaming with custom cabinetry, glamorous book-matched natural marble slabs, and RH® brass accents
    • Catering-ready amenities include dual sinks, dual Miele® dishwashers, and Wolf® dual-oven 60” range with dual griddles and brass-bound industrial hood
    • Includes oversized Sub-Zero® freezer and refrigeration columns, coffee bar with Wolf® espresso system and Sub-Zero® mini refrigerator, and Wolf® speed and steam ovens with warming drawer
  • OFFICE & POWDER ROOM

    • Office featuring linear fireplace and bookcases overlooks garden, perfect for conducting business at home
    • Powder room paved with full slabs boasts gilt mosaic details
    • All bathrooms showcase built-in heated floors
  • GUEST SUITE

    • Ground-level guest suite offers outdoor access and curbless bath with steam shower
    • Location on main level is perfect for guest privacy or elderly residents
  • UPPER LEVEL

    • Sky-lit landing opens to upper family room with cathedral ceilings, Visual Comfort® lighting, and wet bar with Sub-Zero® mini refrigerator
    • Private laundry and hall bath are nestled outside two secondary bedrooms and the primary suite
    • One bedroom has play-loft with rolling ladder and one features en-suite bath and custom walk-in closet
  • PRIMARY SUITE

    • Private entry with dressing niche leads into sumptuous primary suite with cathedral ceilings, designer lighting, couture closet, and windows on three sides of sleeping area
    • Primary spa wrapped in slabs displays custom-designed Italian tub from Artisan Kraft®—hand-carved from solid block of marble—plus dual rain shower with seat, automated TOTO® Aquia IV Washlet, makeup console, and dual vanities with Graff® fixtures
  • LOWER LEVEL

    • Dining and billiard rooms flank climate-controlled wine cellar complete with island wet bar, Wolf® speed oven, Miele® dishwasher, and ice-maker and mini refrigerator by Sub-Zero®
    • Separate recreation room includes linear fireplace and three flat-panel TVs, adjacent to courtyard for indoor-outdoor ease
    • Fully equipped fitness center boasts mirrored walls, Lululemon® studio mirror, Peloton® bike tread, and French Fitness® gym system—adjacent to bath with dry sauna, steam shower, and dual vanities
    • Home theater is fitted with acoustic carpet, eight reclining massage seats, ambient RH® lighting, Dolby Atmos® 9.1.4 surround sound with Denon® 13.2 amplifier, and back-lit custom wood art
    • En-suite bedroom with custom closet storage and courtyard access is ideal for au pair quarters
    • Primary laundry center is sizable with sink, folding counter, and two sets of washers and dryers
  • GROUNDS

    • +/- 12,473 SF (0.29 acres)
    • Fully landscaped area, including sidewalks, equals nearly 16,000 SF
    • Gated paver drive adjoins attached two-car garage with EV wiring and epoxy floors
    • Multiple gathering areas surround home for outdoor entertaining
    • Seating area with fire-pit and signed sculpture adorns one corner
    • Spacious terrace with Flare® vent-free see-through fireplace includes deck with seating and soothing water feature, beneath majestic oak strung with lanterns
    • Outdoor kitchen offers BBQ, gas cooktop, sink, and mini refrigerator assembly by Mont Alpi®
    • Terrace with surround sound unfolds beneath trellis formed from solar panels
    • Includes parking for five cars, stately gazebo, mature landscaping, and bluestone pavers

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Amenities

  • Central to elite private academies and coveted public schools like Palo Alto High, Walter Hays Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify)
  • Located between shopping, fine dining, and nightlife at University and California Avenues
  • Within blocks of idyllic Gamble Garden, popular Town & Country Village, Midtown Shopping Center, Lucie Stern Community Center, Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo, Palo Alto Art Center, Rinconada Library, and tennis courts and pool at Rinconada Park
  • Convenient to Stanford University, VMware, Tesla, Apple, Google, Amazon, Meta, and more
  • Easily accessible to San José Mineta and San Francisco International Airports
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