Custom, Traditional

1661 University Avenue

Palo Alto , CA 94301

MLS#: ML82007039

$8,395,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: ML82007039
Listing provided by: Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 2 months ago
On site: 6 months ago
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Property

Beds

4

Full Baths

4

1/2 Baths

2

Year Built

1955

Sq.Footage

4,527

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.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Walk-In Closet(s)

  • Total Bedrooms

    4

  • Bathrooms

    4

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Stucco

  • Parking

    Attached, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Deck

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Heated, In Ground, Pool Cover

  • View

    Neighborhood

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Level

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.3444

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Custom, Traditional

Price

  • Sales Price

    $8,395,000

  • Sq. Footage

    4, 527

  • Price/SqFt

    $1,854

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Other

  • Middle School

    Other

  • High School

    Palo Alto

Property Features

  • Stories

    2

  • Foundation Details

    Concrete Perimeter

  • Water Source

    Public

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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.

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