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Janet DeGuzman

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Listed by Brian Chancellor • Christie's International Real Estate Sereno

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1661 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301

4 Beds

6 Baths

4,527 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 4,527 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,932

MLS Listing ID ML82007039

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1955

Lot Size 0.344 Acres

Property Sub-Type Detached

Source Datashare MLSListings

Property Description

Nestled on a gorgeous and private lot in one of Palo Altos most coveted neighborhoods, this house offers timeless sophistication, exceptional design, and resort-like living. A spectacular great room boasts beamed & vaulted ceilings, walls of windows, 10 skylights, a striking metal fireplace surround, and a Chefs kitchen. Formal rooms include an open entry, an elegant dining room, and a living room with coved ceiling, fireplace, and built-in bookcases. The primary bedroom suite has vaulted high ceilings, double doors to the central courtyard with fire pit, and custom metal barn doors to the beautiful spa-like bathroom and grand walk-in closet. The first floor also holds a second en suite bedroom and an elegant half bath. The second floor boasts two carpeted bedrooms and two bathrooms; one bedroom is en suite with two walk-in closets . The large professionally landscaped lot offers multiple spaces for outdoor entertainment and activities such as a custom regulation-size bocce court, a pool and hot tub with waterfall and a wonderful Ipe lounging deck, outdoor kitchen and al fresco dining in the incredible pavilion that includes a fireplace, radiant heat, TV and half bath. Additional features include a mudroom, a laundry room, and an oversized 2-car attached garage.

Location

State CA

County Santa Clara

Interior

Heating Forced Air, Radiant

Flooring Concrete, Hardwood

Fireplaces Number 5

Fireplaces Type Family Room, Gas, Living Room, Wood Burning, Other

Fireplace Yes

Window Features Double Pane Windows

Appliance Dishwasher, Double Oven

Laundry Dryer, Washer

Exterior

Garage Spaces 2.0

Pool Solar Heat

Private Pool true

Building

Lot Description Level

Story 2

Water Public

Architectural Style Custom, Traditional

Schools

School District Palo Alto Unified, Palo Alto Unified

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Janet DeGuzman

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+1(415) 980-0286

Janet DeGuzman

1661 University Avenue Palo Alto, CA 94301

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