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IN THE HEART OF OLD PALO ALTO: 

1820 BRYANT ST, OLD PALO ALTO
Presenting impressive curb appeal, with a classic white fence and perfectly manicured lawn, this home offers traditional style with chic sophistication. The home is ideally located on a non-through street in Old Palo Alto deemed to be a bicycle boulevard – a street transformed into a mostly stop-free bicycle arterial. Beautifully appointed throughout, each room presents a style and ambiance that feels as if the home is almost new with its numerous upgrades, significant built-ins, and quality finishes. Fine oak floors in every room, timeless millwork, and plantation shutters on almost every window unify the space, which spans three levels. The floor plan is perfectly arranged for day-to-day living as well as entertaining small or large gatherings of friends and family. At the center of the design, a focal-point staircase offers classic traditional style connecting each level of the home. Elegant formal rooms are complemented by a stunning chef’s kitchen and family room ensemble on the main level while the lower level provides added space for more casual gatherings or play time.  
The home’s personal accommodations of 5 bedrooms and 4.5 baths are thoughtfully arranged with a romantic master suite upstairs complete with fireplace, plus two additional bedrooms each with en suite bath. On the lower level, two bedrooms offer private retreats, one of which is perfect for a fitness center with a fully mirrored wall. Adding to the appeal of this special home is a very private rear yard with ample space for gardening, play, and entertaining. Plus, with the home’s desirable location in Old Palo Alto, the best of everything is just minutes away – shopping, dining, Stanford University, and top-rated Palo Alto schools. A wonderful place to call home!

Summary of this Fine Residence 

•              Three-story home with 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths, and 1 half-bath
  
•              Approximately 3,487 square feet
  
•             Superb Old Palo Alto location
  
•              Finely finished oak hardwood floors throughout
  
•              Significant custom built-ins and beautiful millwork
  
•              Plantation shutters in most rooms
  
•              Fireplaces in the living room, family room, and master bedroom
  
•              Elegant formal living room and dining room
  
•              Stunning chef’s kitchen, with nearly new appliances, adjoins the family room
  
•              Luxurious master suite plus two additional suites on the upper level
  
•              Lower-level recreation room plus two bedrooms, one ideal for a fitness center
  
•              Very private rear yard with ample space for play or entertaining
  
•              Attached 2-car garage
  
•              Lot size of approximately 6,400 square feet
  
•              Top-rated Palo Alto schools
  

Details of the Home – Main Level

Entrance                      A classic picket fence frames the front yard and includes an extension across the driveway for privacy from the street; the impressive stucco façade presents steeply pitched rooflines and arched window and door detail with keystone accents

Foyer                           A covered portico frames the front door, which opens to a sky-lit foyer; finely finished oak floors are introduced and continue throughout the home; the all oak staircase is framed with white carved balustrades and newel posts with fluted detail

Living Room               Plantation shutters and deep layers of crown molding create an elegant finish to the formal living room; a focal-point fireplace, with glass enclosure and gas starter, is surrounded with a handsome precast stone mantelpiece

Dining Room              The formal dining room opens from the living room and showcases the same design elements; a crystal drop chandelier hangs in the center of the room while an elevated bay window overlooks the rear gardens

Kitchen                       The chef’s kitchen is finished in soft white cabinetry topped with granite slab counters and full-height backsplashes; breakfast bar seating provides an alternative to the casual dining area set within a bay window

Appliances                  Less than a year old, the stainless steel appliances include a Thermador 5-burner cooktop, two ovens, and dishwasher, a Bosch microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator with cabinet panels, plus a dual-compartment sink

Family Room              Fully open from the kitchen, the family room doubles as a media center with surround sound speakers; an HD Pioneer flat-screen television fits perfectly above the wood-burning fireplace surrounded in granite and set within a wall of custom cabinetry and shelves; double French doors open to the rear yard

Details of the Home – Upper Level

Master Bedroom         This romantic suite has a glass-enclosed fireplace outlined in marble and a fluted mantelpiece, plantation shutters, and high coved ceiling with lighted fan; a fully customized closet provides for wardrobe needs

Master Bathroom        Luxuriously appointed in all marble, the master bath includes a dual-sink vanity, whirlpool tub, and shower for two with frameless glass enclosure

Bedroom Suite 2         Overlooking the front of the home, this spacious suite has plantation shutters, a deep wardrobe alcove with custom cabinetry, and en suite tiled bath with long vanity and tub with overhead shower and glass enclosure

Bedroom Suite 3         The third suite has a wall of closets, plantation shutters, and private bath with tiled finishes including a single-sink vanity and oversized shower with two showerheads, bench seating, and frameless glass enclosure

Details of the Home – Lower Level

Recreation Room        Ideal for recreation or a playroom, this spacious area overlooks a deep light well with garden plantings

Bedroom 4                  Offering complete privacy, this room has a wardrobe closet and light well views

Fitness/Bedroom 5      This flexible room is perfect for a bedroom or fitness center with its fully mirrored wall, lighted fan, and built-in cabinetry with space for media needs

Bathroom 4                 Serving the lower level is a full bath with access from the hallway and recreation room; features include a tiled dual-sink vanity and separate room with tub and overhead shower with glass enclosure

Laundry Room            This spacious room has abundant cabinetry and tiled counterspace, washer/dryer hookups, a sink, and ironing center

Other Details

• Main-level powder room
• Sophisticated 16-zone security alarm system
• Dual-zone heating and central air conditioning
• Plumbed for filtered and instant hot water in the kitchen
• 16-extension Panasonic phone system
• Abundant storage space throughout the home
• Attached two-car garage with built-in cabinetry
• Beautifully landscaped grounds with 12-zone sprinkler irrigation and significant drainage with sump pump system
• Very private rear yard with level lawn and paver stone patio