2280 Williams Street, Palo Alto

Welcome to this beautifully restored home in the highly desirable College Terrace neighborhood of Palo Alto with close proximity to shops, local parks, Caltrain and backing up to the 1.1 acre Mayfield Park and the College Terrace library.  This charming and attractive home contains 1729 approximate square feet on a nicely proportioned 5750 approximate square foot lot. Originally constructed in 1926, it contains many special features of the era, and it was restored by the former owner with attention to every period detail.  At the end of your day, enjoy the charming front porch to watch the world go by.  On the weekends, access the park and library behind the home through your own private gate.  During the week, stroll to the shops, restaurants and Mollie Stone's market, all located close by on California Street.  On Sunday’s, walk to the California Street Farmers Market, every Sunday from 9 am to 1 pm.  For your commute or when you feel like heading into the City, walk to the Caltrain Station just minutes away, plus close proximity to Stanford University, Stanford Shopping Center and downtown Palo Alto, additionally, this home features highly desirable Palo Alto Schools.

• Attractive living room with large picture window, oak hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace flanked by two original windows
• Formal dining room features oak hardwood flooring, decorative lighting and two original windows
• Spacious and open kitchen has a skylight, recessed lighting, an abundance of cherry wood cabinetry, granite slab counters and backsplash, breakfast bar with overhead decorative pendant lighting, pantry closet, double stainless steel sink with disposal, faucet with extendable hand sprayer, quality appliances include a GE Profile performance side-by-side refrigerator/freezer with a water and ice door feature, GE oven/gas range combination with five burners, convection and self cleaning options plus a GE Spacemaker microwave and a Kitchen Aid dishwasher
• Breakfast area has oak hardwood flooring, large built-in buffet with granite slab counters, recessed lighting and attractive stained glass clerestory window
• Adjacent family room with hardwood oak flooring, recessed lighting and a wall of French doors to the private rear back patio and lush lawn area, plus a private gate to Mayfield Park/Library
• Spacious primary suite features recessed lighting, glass French doors to the rear back patio and private gardens, plus an ample closet with mirrored glass doors
• The primary bath has tiled flooring, a skylight, recessed and sconce lighting, tiled shower with glass door and surround, large vanity with granite slab countertop and backsplash plus a custom undermount copper sink
• Bedroom two features oak hardwood flooring, two picture windows and closet with mirrored doors
• Attractive hall bath features period style black and white tile flooring, subway tile wainscoting, Kohler pedestal sink with overhead built-in medicine cabinet, separate built-in cabinetry storage area, Kohler commode and shower over Kohler tub with attractive subway tile surround and window providing natural light
• Bedroom three has oak hardwood floors, large picture windows and closet area
• Central hallway has recessed lighting, large skylight and built-in cherry wood cabinetry / display area with accent lighting and granite slab counters
• Adjacent laundry room has oak hardwood floors, Kenmore washer and dryer plus convenient overhead storage cabinetry
• Detached one car garage, perfect for extra storage, home gym or possibly convert to a future ADU
• Attractive front and rear gardens featuring lush lawns, flowering Camellias, azaleas, star jasmine, mature privacy hedges, beautiful roses, private rear brick patio, as well as private gated access to the park and Library
• Walking distance to Mollie Stone’s Market, incredible restaurants, shops and coffee houses on California Street
• Close proximity to all commute routes as well as walking distance to CalTrain
• Highly desirable Palo Alto schools including Escondido Elementary, Frank S. Greene Middle and Palo Alto High School
• Architectural plans which have been submitted to the City of Palo Alto are available for a 3300 square foot home, (2 story with a basement)

Offered at $2,995,000