Home | Santa Clara County | Palo Alto | 94301 | 1661 University Ave
MLS: ML82007039 | Status: Sold | Price: $7,850,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 4 /2
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 /2 | 4,527 | 0.344 | 1955 |
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.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | ML82007039 |
| MLS Source | MLSListings, Inc. |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat, Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom |
| Bathrooms | Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Outside Access, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Steam Shower, Tub, Full on Ground Floor, Primary - Oversized Tub, Oversized Tub |
| Kitchen | Countertop - Stone, Exhaust Fan, Island with Sink, Pantry, Skylight(s) |
| Appliances | Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Hood Over Range, Oven - Double, Oven Range - Gas, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Nook, Eat in Kitchen, Formal Dining Room |
| Family Room | Kitchen/Family Room Combo |
| Fireplace | Family Room, Gas Burning, Living Room, Other, Outside, Wood Burning |
| Flooring | Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood |
| Laundry | Inside |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone |
| Heating | Central Forced Air, Radiant Floors |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Roof | Shake, Shingle |
| Foundation | Concrete Perimeter |
| Pool | Cabana/Dressing Room, Cover, Heated, In Ground, Pool/Spa Combo, Spa/Hot Tub |
| Style | Custom, Traditional |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Attached Garage, Electric Car Hookup, Electric Gate, Enclosed, Parking Area, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | Palo Alto Unified |
| High School District | Palo Alto Unified |
| E.V. Hookup | Electric Vehicle Hookup Level 2 (240 volts) |
| Water | Public |
| Zoning | R1929 |
Brian Chancellor
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
License #: 01174998
Phone: (650) 303-5511
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