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This property is available December 8, 2023. Tours are by appointment only. Please do not disturb the current tenants. Located in the beautiful Community Center neighborhood on tree-lined Parkinson Ave. A short walk to the Palo Alto Main Library, Children's Library, Lucie Stern Community Center, Walter Hays Elementary School and Rinconada Park's swimming pool, tennis courts and playgrounds. Biking distance to other outstanding Palo Alto schools including Addison and Duveneck elementary schools, Greene Middle School, Palo Alto High School, and Castilleja. A 25-30 minute walk to downtown Palo Alto and California Ave. shopping and dining. Easy access to 101, Stanford and the rest of Silicon Valley, and a 25-30 minute drive (without traffic) to both SFO and SJC. This elegant, newly-constructed (2009) Craftsman home includes a total of six bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The main floor includes a gourmet chef's kitchen with tons of storage, a Viking gas range, double ovens, Sub-zero fridge, and huge separate walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to a large family room that includes a game table / homework nook. The formal dining and living rooms include two elegant gas fireplaces, built-in bookshelves and a china cabinet. The mudroom features cubbies for up to five family members. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suite full baths, and one shared full bath. The en-suite master bath includes a large, luxurious soaking tub, separate shower, separate height his/hers/theirs counters, and a door on the toilet room. All 3 upstairs kids rooms include a climbing ladder to a cozy loft, perfect for reading or extra storage. A large laundry room with full-size washer, dryer and multiple linen cabinets is conveniently located upstairs. The inviting front porch is perfect for unwinding, and the large backyard patio is perfect for entertaining and outdoor dining. The basement includes a home theatre (custom-designed by a former Pixar executive), a large bonus project/game room, plus two additional bedrooms (one perfect for use as a home office). The generous light well includes an outdoor ping pong table. A whole house fan makes good use of the intentional cross-ventilation house design, drawing in cool, fresh Palo Alto air, and central A/C is available upstairs for the hottest of days. Radiant in-floor heating comfortably warms the basement and first floors, with central heating upstairs. The large, detached garage is accessible from an alley at the rear of the property. The home includes wired and wireless high-speed gigabit internet in every room, included with the rental, as well as televisions, home theatre equipment, digital thermostats and a security system. Tenant is responsible for City of Palo Alto utilities (trash, water, sewer, electricity). Owner responsible for gardener, security system, and high speed internet.
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