Whole-Home Designer Renovation in Professorville

A whole-home down-to-the-studs renovation by the renowned firms Taylor-Lombardo Architects, Wheeler Design, and R.J. Dailey Construction has transformed this home into chic sophistication. Located in Palo Alto’s coveted Professorville neighborhood, just five blocks from the vibrant University Avenue, the home spans three levels with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths. Hardwood floors and board-and-batten paneling highlight the home’s Craftsman character. Designer style is on full display in the exceptional chef’s kitchen, anchored by a French Lacanche range and commercial BlueStar oven, along with a well-equipped caterer’s kitchen that makes entertaining effortless. Formal living and dining rooms are complemented by an open family room that extends to the rear grounds and open-air cabana. A lower-level library/media room with direct yard access provides additional space for enjoyment. All of this is set in one of Palo Alto’s most sought-after neighborhoods with access to acclaimed Palo Alto schools.

At a Glance

• Whole-home down-to-the-studs renovation in 2017

• Taylor-Lombardo Architects, Wheeler Design, and R.J. Dailey Construction

• Sought-after Professorville neighborhood 5 blocks from University Avenue

• Three levels with 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths

• Approximately 4,490 square feet of living space (buyer to confirm)

• Hardwood floors in almost every room

• Outstanding chef’s kitchen with French Lacanche range

• Lower-level library/media room with rear yard access

• Lot size of approximately 7,500 square feet

• Palo Alto schools: Addison Elementary, Greene Middle, and Palo Alto High (buyer to confirm)

Details of the Home

Entrance
Covered front porch with classic tapered Craftsman columns; front door, inset with 8 panes of glass at the top and 4 at the bottom (for pet views), opens to a traditional foyer; hardwood floors continue throughout most rooms

Living Room
Formal venue with replaced gas-log fireplace on a coffered wall with integrated media behind retractable panels

Dining Room
Cathedral ceiling with recessed lighting and direct access to the kitchen

Kitchen
Gray wood-grained cabinetry is topped in marble with full-height backsplash in the cooking center and glazed subway tile on the perimeter; island with counter seating plus large banquette for casual dining with Dutch door to the side; adjoining caterer’s kitchen has extensive storage on three sides plus a sink

Appliances
Main kitchen with: Lacanche range with 4 burners plus French top and pot filler; BlueStar French-door oven; two Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers; Wolf microwave; two Monogram refrigerator drawers; Sub-Zero refrigerator; Caterer’s kitchen with: Bosch dishwasher and icemaker

Family Room
Fully open to the kitchen with full wall sliding glass doors to the rear terrace and yard, linear gas fireplace in an architectural feature wall of plaster with integrated media screen

Upstairs Primary Suite
Cathedral ceiling, gas-log fireplace, and customized walk-in closet; the en suite Carrara marble and tile bath has a basketweave floor, dual-sink vanity, frameless-glass shower, and frameless-glass commode room

Upstairs Bedroom Suites
Two bedrooms, each with window shutters, ample closet space, and en suite Carrara marble bath (one with steam shower and one with glass-enclosed wet room with shower and separate tub)

Lower-Level Library/Media Room
Entire wall of bespoke wraparound library shelves, carpet, closet, surround sound, and French door to a patio with staircase to the rear yard

Lower-Level Bedrooms & Baths
One suite currently used as a fitness center with mirrored wall, protective flooring, and en suite bath with frameless-glass shower; additional bedroom and adjacent bath with frameless-glass shower

Other Features

• Powder room just off the foyer

• Upstairs laundry room with Electrolux washer and dryer

• Lower-level main laundry room with sink, Fisher & Paykel washer and dryer, and built-in Sub-Zero refrigerator

• Lutron (Radio Ra) programmable lighting

• Whole-house Savant video distribution and structured cabling

• New whole-house electrical and two HVAC systems in renovation

• Distributed audio speakers

• Two tankless water heaters

• Security alarm

• Driveway parking for multiple cars plus cabana that doubles as a carport

• Spacious rear yard with open-air cabana, entertainment terrace bordered by built-in planter beds, gas hookup for barbecue, and expansive lawn

• 5 blocks from shops and restaurants on University Avenue