This home is picture-perfect with classic and timeless appeal in the heart of Old Palo Alto. Manicured gardens and a brick walkway lead to the impressive front entrance with semicircular portico and window shutters that contrast just slightly with the home’s neutral palette – all adding to the stately elegance of this architectural gem. Feeling more like one of the early heritage homes for which Old Palo Alto is known, this home was built in 1987 and thoughtfully blends into the neighborhood. Nowhere are the early century design attributes more notable than the leaded glass side lights and transoms that surround the front door in an artistic pattern. The foyer boasts an elevator adding complete modern livability to this two-story home, which easily accommodates full handicap accessibility, particularly in the luxuriously appointed primary suite bath.

A formal living room showcases a fireplace stylishly and entirely surrounded in herringbone-patterned Carrara marble. The adjoining formal dining room awaits entertaining, and across the hall a dedicated office is found with French doors opening to the front, plus convenient access to a dual-entry powder room that serves the main level. The kitchen is bright, light, and functional with an island plus ample room for casual dining beside a French door to the rear gardens. Stainless steel appliances include a gas cooktop, while raised vegetable beds await outside for a bountiful harvest. Rounding out the main level of this home is a family room with fireplace and French doors to the rear yard, which offers ample patio space extending from the gated driveway along with low-maintenance gardens and abundant privacy.

Continue upstairs on the newly carpeted sky-lit staircase or via elevator where 4 bedrooms include the spacious primary suite with fireplace, walk-in closet, and luxurious en suite bath with open curbless shower. There is a second bedroom with en suite bath plus two bedrooms with direct access to a shared bath. Adding the finishing touches are a laundry room conveniently located upstairs, plus a detached 2-car garage along with ample off-street parking. This fabulous home is also just 5 blocks to Town & Country Shopping Center, one mile to University Avenue shops and restaurants, and has access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools.