Presenting an unprecedented opportunity to own a truly iconic Palo Alto home, this spectacular six-bedroom residence, attributed to renowned architect Charles Sumner, rests on exquisite grounds comprising just over half an acre with one of Palo Alto’s few private tennis courts. Masterfully remodeled with refined detailing, the home blends period charm with sophisticated modern design. Just off the magnificent foyer lie a formal living and dining room, each with its own attached sunroom. For informal living, a spacious open-concept great room boasts a sensational kitchen with carefully curated appliances. The primary suite is a serene retreat, and includes a separate sitting area, walk-in closet, and luxurious bathroom. Occupying the third floor is a large media room with dramatic cathedral ceiling. A two-car garage also hosts a cabana which opens to a brick terrace with a pool and spa, while a second terrace features a fireplace and built-in grill perfect for al fresco entertaining. 

Property Overview:

• 6 bedrooms/4 full and 2 half bathrooms
• Attributed to heralded architect Charles Sumner and constructed circa 1915
• Thoroughly remodeled and professionally landscaped
• Sought after Crescent Park location with proximity to Downtown Palo Alto
• Zoned for acclaimed Palo Alto schools including Addison Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High (buyer to verify eligibility)

First Floor

• Magnificent foyer with a staircase with large Palladian window at the half-landing, oak floors that extend throughout many of the first-floor rooms, and twin sets of glass paneled pocket doors leading to the formal living and dining rooms
• Vast formal living room with wood-burning fireplace with marble surround and a reading nook with charming built-in bookshelves nestled under three distinctive arched leaded windows
  1. Dual glass panel doors leading to adjacent sunroom with masonry floors, Palladian and arched windows, and fireplace – ideal for secondary office, art studio, or playroom
• Formal dining room scaled for entertaining and accented with striking built-in arched display bookcases
  1. Period leaded-glass doors leading to adjacent sunroom with masonry floors, Palladian window, built-in window seat, and doors to the grounds
• Sensational open-concept kitchen with marble counters, spacious center island, subway tile backsplash, and skylights
  1.  Thoughtfully curated appliances for the discerning home-chef including:
     • Wolf six-burner gas range with hood
     • Sub-Zero refrigerator
     • Thermador built-in oven
     • Thermador warming drawer
     • Miele dishwasher
     • Thermador microwave
     • Kitchenaid trash compactor
     • Walk-in pantry with built-in cabinetry, marble countertops, and prep sink
• Spacious family room open to kitchen with box-beam ceiling, gas-burning fireplace, and cabinetry discreetly hiding space for large television
  1. Casual dining area with built-in seating bench
  2. Wet bar with marble countertops, sink, and beverage refrigerator
• Home office with bay window and wainscoting
• Mud room with built-in bench and storage
• Powder room adjacent to family room with marble basketweave tile floor
• Second powder room off foyer

Second Floor

• Serene primary suite with separate sitting room/potential second office
  1. Luxurious primary bathroom with freestanding tub, rain shower with subway tile walls and marble penny round tile floor, radiant floors, heated towel racks, and dual console sinks with marble counters
  2. Spacious and fully customized walk-in closet
• Secondary bedroom suite perfect for guests
  1. Ensuite bathroom with shower and pinwheel mosaic tile floors
• Two additional family bedrooms with unique features
  1. Bedroom with dual closets and connecting private study/media room with window seat, built-in bookcases, and paneled ceiling
  2. Bedroom with dual closets and access to private and spacious sun terrace overlooking the grounds
  3. Shared “Jack and Jill” bathroom with dual sinks with marble counter and shower over tub with subway tile accents
• Laundry closet with Bosch washer and dryer

Third Floor

• Media room with dramatic open-beamed cathedral ceiling, window seats, wet bar with marble countertops, and walk-in storage closet.
• Two additional bedrooms with dormer windows
• Remodeled bathroom with marble floors and shower

Detached Structures

• Two-car garage with exterior EV charger
• Cabana with glass accordion doors opening to the pool deck and dedicated heating and AC systems, perfect for home gym or pool house
• Pool bathroom with tile shower

Grounds

• Full tennis court – one of very few private courts in the city of Palo Alto
• Black bottom pool and spa with brick pool deck
• Brick entertaining terrace adjacent to the family room
  1. Wood-burning fireplace with gas lighter
  2. Built-in Viking grill with rotisserie and smoker
  3. Four heat-lamps for year-round usage
• Professionally landscaped grounds with crushed stone pathways and eating areas
• Guest parking pad
• Gated driveway

Square Footage:

• Main Residence – 5,963 Square Feet*
• Cabana/Exercise Studio – 171 Square Feet*
• Pool Bathroom – 55 Square Feet*
• Total Livable Square Footage – 6,189 Square Feet*
   
• Lot Size – 24,000 Square Feet**
   

*Per appraiser, unverified

**Per County records, unverified