This Tuscan-inspired estate home combines refined grace and elegance with countless luxurious amenities and exceptional craftsmanship. Preceded by a gated entrance to approximately 4.4 acres, the picturesque setting unfolds to a sun-swept pool and spa on the rear grounds. The residence spans three levels with inviting central gathering areas for formal as well as everyday living, including a library, two offices, two family rooms, recreation/fitness center, and home theatre. There are 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 3 half-baths perfectly arranged with a private master suite adjoining a family bedroom wing, plus a separate au pair or guest apartment.  Rounding out the appeal is the home’s location just minutes to Page Mill Road venture capital and tech centers plus access to top-rated Palo Alto schools, including Gunn High and Nixon Elementary, each just announced as #1 in all of California for 2017 and Terman Middle, #1 in the entire country.

At a Glance

• Tuscan estate on approximately 4.4 acres
• 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, and 3 half-baths
• Approximately 6,417 square feet of living space (buyer to confirm)
• Library, two offices, two family rooms, recreation/fitness room, theatre, and wine cellar
• Hardwood floors in the main living areas
• Upstairs master suite plus 4 bedrooms and 3 baths
• Private main-level au pair or guest apartment with outside entrance
• Attached 3-car garage
• Electronic-gated entrance
• Infinity-edge pool and spa plus cabaña
• Palo Alto schools: Nixon Elementary (API 955), Terman Middle (API 968), and Gunn High (API 917) (buyer to confirm)

Details of the Home

Foyer
Towering arched front door; limestone and onyx floor bordered by hardwood floors that continue throughout the main living areas

Living Room
Dramatic scale and height with multi-layered ceiling, grand chandelier, and view windows with transoms on 3 sides; masonry fireplace with manorial to-the-ceiling mantelpiece

Library
Fully paneled, just off the living room, with integrated wet bar and library shelves

Dining Room
Formal room has a wall of arched French doors to the front terrace and wall of antiqued silver mirror tiles; adjacent butler’s pantry with wine cooler and door to the rear grounds

Kitchen & Office
Antique glazed cabinetry, limestone counters, decorative tile backsplashes, and antiqued limestone tile floor; center island, casual dining area, and separate office

Appliances
Thermador gas range with 6 burners, griddle, and 2 ovens; Panasonic microwave; 2 Gaggenau ovens; KitchenAid compactor; 2 Miele dishwashers; Sub-Zero refrigerator

Family Room
Step down from the casual dining area; full wall of view windows and transoms, French door to the rear grounds, fireplace, and built-in media

Office
Bright and light room with French doors to the rear grounds

Master Bedroom Suite
Private main staircase, sitting room and office areas with two-side fireplace and refreshment bar, and large bedroom with 3 fully customized walk-in closets; 2 full baths, each with vanity and private commode room, and one with whirlpool tub and steam shower

Upstairs Family Room
Set between the master suite and family bedrooms; built-in desk center, banquette seating, and extensive track lighting

Upstairs Bedrooms & Baths
Four bedrooms and three baths, one with dual-sink vanity and whirlpool tub with overhead shower and two with tiled shower

Private Apartment
Private staircase from upstairs bedroom wing and outside entrance to the motorcourt; studio with kitchenette with mini refrigerator, sink, and microwave; full bath with shower

Recreation/Fitness Room
Large lower-level room with fully mirrored wall, French doors to steps up to the rear grounds

Theatre
Upholstered walls, tiered seating, cinema screen, and projection system

Wine Cellar
Tremendous customized racking for over 1,000 bottles

Other Features

• Formal powder room with Venetian plaster walls; half-bath off the kitchen; half-bath on the lower level
• Large mudroom with banquette seating and Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer
• Upstairs laundry room with 3 Miele combo washer/dryers
• Tremendous customized storage room on lower level
• AMX home automation system with touch screen controls
• 3-zone air conditioning; security alarm; central vacuum
• Attached 3-car garage with significant custom built-ins
• Separately fenced infinity-edge pool and elevated spa
• Poolside cabaña
• Built-in barbecue center
• Custom playground