A welcoming cedar walking path is recessed and flush with the ground, intersecting the lush and level front lawn; a driveway of white river rock and cement slabs precedes the sleek façade of glass panes and cedar slats; redwood and maple trees add to a “Japanese garden” ambiance
The tall front door is adorned with eight horizontal gray panels and an integrated stainless panel in the middle; stacked horizontal panes of glass add a lustrous touch
Living Room
Inside, the living room introduces the light gray imported limestone tile flooring that is found throughout much of the main level; a modern gas fireplace with river rock stones creates a warm focal point
Other striking architectural details presented here and found throughout the home include rear-facing picture windows, lofty 16-foot ceiling heights, modern light fixtures from Focal Point, Translite Sonoma, and Italian suppliers Artemide and Tri Ci Luce
Dining Room
Continuing from the foyer and lined with 9-foot-tall glass panels, this soothing formal dining venue boasts uplifting garden views, where outdoor lighting bathes the surrounding foliage to create a magical effect; the room is appointed with limestone tile flooring, built-in speakers, and recessed square-trimmed halogen lighting
Kitchen
This tremendous epicurean domain is finished with espresso-stained oak hardwood flooring, Silestone quartz slab countertops, full Italian ceramic tile backsplashes, and crisp white storage cabinetry with chrome pulls; additional appointments include a sprawling center island, linear 12-foot light fixture, walk-in pantry with washer/dryer hookups, breakfast nook, and a sliding glass door with sidelights that expands the space to the rear grounds
Restaurant-quality appliances include a double wall oven by Miele, Thermador side-by-side refrigerator/freezer, Bosch dishwasher concealed by cabinet panels, concealed GE Profile compactor, GE Monogram microwave, and a Blanco dual-bowl stainless steel sink; the center island with Silestone and stainless steel countertops accommodates a four-burner Miele cooktop with designer vent hood by Falmec, a secondary stainless steel prep sink, and counter seating
Family Room
This sun-drenched room features oak hardwood flooring, a lofty ceiling with recessed lighting, built-in speakers, and “floating” display shelving; 9-foot-tall wrap-around windows and a sliding glass door open the dimensions out to the rear terrace
Powder Room
This designer-appointed half-bath imbues a relaxed atmosphere with its striated Italian ceramic tile walls; appointments include a “floating” Corian-topped single-sink vanity, linear wall sconce lighting from Italy, and modern faucets by Hansgrohe
Upper Level of the Home
Master Bedroom Suite
This spacious personal sanctuary is appointed with oak hardwood flooring, a large customized walk-in closet with drawers and cabinetry, recessed and wall sconce lighting, and a built-in seating bench; a sliding glass door opens to a private viewing balcony with a seating area that overlooks the rear grounds
The spa-inspired en suite bath is lavishly finished with limestone tile flooring and walls, and espresso-hued cabinetry; niceties include a custom medicine cabinet by Robern, a 9.5-foot-long Corian countertop with integrated double Corian sinks, and a whirlpool tub; the frameless glass-enclosed shower has body sprays, a “waterfall” showerhead, as well as a removable handheld spray wand; beautiful Italian ceramic large white tiles conceal the shower drain and add to the high-end contemporary clean look
Bedroom Suite 2
This retreat boasts oak hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, a sliding glass door opening out to a private front-facing balcony, a high-set horizontal clerestory window for natural light, and a wardrobe closet concealed by a custom glass-pane door
The adjoining bathroom has limestone tile flooring and walls, a single-sink Corian-topped vanity, and a soaking tub with removable handheld spray wand
Bedrooms 3 and 4
Both of these personal havens boast oak hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, garden-view windows, and a customized wardrobe closet concealed by glass-inset doors
Bathroom 3
Servicing the upper level, this limestone-finished bathroom includes a dual-sink vanity with Silestone countertop and a tub with removable spray wand
Lower Level of the Home
Bedroom Suite 5
Enjoying a sliding glass door that opens to a light well, this generously appointed bedroom has soft carpeting and a wardrobe closet concealed by custom glass doors
This en suite bath features richly hued cabinetry, limestone tile flooring from Portugal, and striated ceramic tile backsplash behind a porcelain vessel sink
Media Room
Poised to become the ultimate home theatre, this social-hub media center offers Berber carpeting, ample seating space, wiring for a ceiling projector and surround sound, two built-in speakers, and a component closet
Playroom
Natural light floods into this recreation area through a window facing a large light well; the space is equipped with a 15.5-foot-long built-in “floating” desk with six drawers, suspended energy-efficient linear fluorescent light hubs, and built-in display shelving
Office/Gym
Light-filled room ideal for either a dedicated office or exercise area, this room includes carpeting, a tall ceiling, wall sconce lighting, and a sliding glass door to a light well
Powder Room
Servicing the lower level, this half-bath is appointed with a stunning carved-stone single-sink vanity
Laundry and Kitchenette
The well-equipped laundry room has a front-loading washer and dryer by Bosch, a utility sink, a long Silestone folding counter, and glass-front upper cabinetry; the space also includes room for a 35-inch refrigerator
Additional Features of the Home
Two laundry rooms, one located in the walk-in pantry, and one located on the lower level
Dimmable lighting throughout the home
Security alarm system
Whole-home audio with built-in speakers in many rooms
CAT5 wiring, data hubs in almost every room, and multiple phone lines – all accessed by a component closet
Ready for advanced Voice Over IP home telephone system with unlimited extensions
Added niceties include abundant customized storage cabinetry, Hansgrohe fixtures in the bathrooms, chrome hardware, designer light fixtures imported from Italy, and custom glass-inset closet doors
Attached one-car garage with frosted glass garage door and ample storage space
Rear entertainment deck ideal for year-round al fresco dining
Mature trees and natural privacy foliage surrounding the home
Convenient proximity to major commute routes accessing all of the greater Bay Area
Close to Rinconada Park for outdoor enjoyment
Enviable Palo Alto address with access to top-rated local schools