Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 51 Crescent Dr
MLS: ML81965894 | Status: Sold | Price: $13,800,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 4 /2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 /2 | 6,374 | 0.54 | 1927 |
Experience European elegance on one of Palo Alto's most premier streets. The home was meticulously remodeled in 2009 by DeMattei Construction. Preserving its original charm, circa 1927, it has features like richly hued hardwood floors, towering arched windows, and 7 fireplaces. The 3-level main home, with elevator, has 4-en suite bedrooms one which is being used as an office. The primary suite has a gym, sauna, and separate washer/dryer. The kitchen has a French La Cornue range. There is a separate 1-bedroom guest house with full kitchen. There is a handsomely appointed library with bookcases and a secret door into the dining room. The lower level has 3 temperature controlled wine closets, plus a recreation room with bar. The outdoor space is wonderful for entertaining with a stunning pool inspired by Hearst Castle with hand set Morano tiles, vast antiqued limestone terrace, and professionally landscaped gardens on more than one-half acre. With its prime Crescent Park location, minutes to shops on University Ave, as well as acclaimed Palo Alto schools, this property offers the perfect blend of old-world elegance and luxurious modern comfort.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML81965894 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet |
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Primary - Tub w/ Jets, Sauna, Shower over Tub - 1, Stone, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Primary - Oversized Tub, Half on Ground Floor |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Granite, Exhaust Fan, Island with Sink, Pantry |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer, Warming Drawer |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room, Other |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Gas Log, Gas Starter, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Other, Outside |
| Flooring | Carpet, Hardwood, Marble, Stone, Tile |
| Laundry | Tub / Sink, Upper Floor |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone |
| Heating | Central Forced Air - Gas, Heating - 2+ Zones |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Tile, Clay |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter and Slab |
| Pool | Heated, Heated - Solar, In Ground |
| Style | Mediterranean |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Detached, Electric Gate, Gate/Door Opener, Garage: 3 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Palo Alto Unified |
| High School District | Palo Alto Unified |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1929 |
Mary & Brent Gullixson
Compass
License #: 00373961,01329216
Phone: (650) 888-0860
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