Distinctive 5 bedroom, 3 bath Craftsman inspired home on a large, beautifully cultivated, gated lot with a separate custom country cottage gives the feeling of your own private compound in the heart of Barron Park! Well-designed open floor plan with generous proportions, flexible use spaces and ample light throughout creates an inviting home for the way we live, work, play and entertain today. Conveniently located near schools, parks, restaurants, shops and commute routes. Summary of the Home Main Level Highlights *Open two-story entry hall with traditional staircase and deep skylight *Formal living room with vaulted ceiling, central wood burning fireplace and oversized windows *Formal dining room opens to side garden *Chef?s kitchen ? the heart of the home, ideal for cooking and congregating -- features a stainless steel topped island with prep sink, matching stainless appliances, craftsman style cabinetry, and built-in desk area *Casual dining area / breakfast nook overlooks rose garden and opens to family room *Spacious family room with second wood burning fireplace and French doors to rear garden *Separate main floor guest bedroom adjacent to office / study area with built-in cabinetry and window seat Upper Level Highlights *Spacious master suite with windows on three sides, large walk-in closet and luxurious bathroom *Three additional large bedrooms with high ceilings and great light *Corner hall bath with entry from two sides for convenient bedroom access Cottage: *Custom country cottage with post and beam construction features an impressive vaulted ceiling, ladder accessed loft and charming wisteria draped front porch *Heated and air ? conditioned, with convenient half bath *Eligible to be converted into a secondary dwelling unit (Buyer to verify with city) *Attached one-car, insulated garage accessed through gated driveway Additional Features *Private rear grounds with mature perimeter plantings, rose garden, lush lawn and tree shaded play area *Raised deck for outdoor entertaining with built-in barbeque, refrigerator, sink and covered dining area *Circular drive and oversized 2-car garage *Security Alarm system, Cat-5 wiring *Award winning Palo Alto Schools: Briones Elementary, Terman Middle and Gunn High School (buyer to verify availability)

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