Presenting the epitome of Spanish elegance, this home has been extensively restored on one of Palo Alto’s finest streets. All the character of the original home, circa 1936, remains today inside and out. The sleek stucco white walls are ornamented with vintage ironwork and lighting and topped with the aged patina of a red tile roof. Inside, every inch has been tended to by the hands of master craftsmen with a result that is elegant and decidedly livable for today. Great care was taken to ensure of-the-era authenticity with new tile finishes color-matched precisely to the original, perfectly selected door and cabinet hinges, and hardware and fixtures powder-coated and replated true to the original. Gorgeous hardwood floors, in varying finishes extend throughout, stunning soapstone kitchen counters contrast beautifully with custom color cabinets, and built-in office functionality is just one au courant example for today’s needs. Staircases are a signature of the design, two inside and one outside that are each crafted entirely in tile with decorative risers.

A spacious receiving area introduces the home, which flows to a formal living room beneath hand-hewn ceiling beams and warmed by a fireplace. This room, like every room in the home, opens through true divided light French doors to the grounds or to the upstairs wraparound balcony. The formal dining room is arranged for al fresco enjoyment and the kitchen is designed for a true chef at heart. The original floor plan was reconfigured to add an intimate family room open to the kitchen and rear grounds, offering wonderful space for everyday living. A second upstairs lounge provides an additional family/playroom centered between two distinct bedroom wings. There are a total of 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 2 half-baths, including a tucked-away suite on the main level, the luxe upstairs primary suite with heated bathroom floors and antique console sinks, plus two sets of two bedrooms each served by an authentically restored bathroom.

Outside, the entertainment-inspired grounds exceed one-third of an acre, all enclosed with a restored brick wall beneath towering privacy foliage. A sparkling pool is backdropped by one of two water features, vast terraces await large gatherings, and lawn offers ample space for play and recreation continued on the nearby sport court. Citrus and fruit trees abound, roses and hydrangeas add wonderful color, and the entire ambiance is enhanced by landscape lighting. All of this on the most sought-after side of Crescent Park that puts downtown shopping and dining plus top-rated schools all close at hand.