1661 University AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- $8,750,000
- 4
- BD
- 6
- BA
- 4,527
- SqFt
- List Price
- $8,750,000
- MLS#
- ML82007039
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Property Type
- res
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Total Bathrooms
- 6
- Full Bathrooms
- 4
- Partial Bathrooms
- 2
- Sqft. of Residence
- 4,527
- Lot Size
- 15,000
- Listing Area
- Crescent Park
- Year Built
- 1955
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.
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Additional Information
- Acres
- 0.34
- Age
- 70
- Amenities
- High Ceiling, Security Gate, Skylight, Video / Audio System, Walk-in Closet
- Bathroom Features
- Double Sinks, Full on Ground Floor, Outside Access, Oversized Tub, Primary - Oversized Tub, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Steam Shower, Tub
- Bedroom Description
- Ground Floor Bedroom, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, Primary Suite / Retreat, Walk-in Closet
- Cooling System
- Central AC, Multi-Zone
- Energy Features
- Double Pane Windows, Solar Heating - Pool
- Family Room
- Kitchen / Family Room Combo
- Fence
- Fenced, Gate
- Fireplace Description
- Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room, Outside, Wood Burning, Other
- Floor Covering
- Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood
- Foundation
- Concrete Perimeter
- Garage Parking
- Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Enclosed, Parking Area
- Heating System
- Central Forced Air, Radiant Floors
- Laundry Facilities
- Dryer, Inside, Washer, Washer / Dryer
- Living Area
- 4,527
- Lot Description
- Grade - Level
- Lot Size
- 15,000
- Neighborhood
- Crescent Park
- Other Rooms
- Basement - Unfinished, Great Room, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Storage, Utility Room
- Other Utilities
- Public Utilities
- Pool Description
- Cabana / Dressing Room, Pool - Cover, Pool - Heated, Pool - In Ground, Pool / Spa Combo, Spa - Cover, Spa - In Ground, Spa / Hot Tub
- Roof
- Shake, Shingle
- Sewer
- Sewer Connected
- Style
- Custom, Traditional
- View
- Neighborhood
- Zoning
- R1929
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