1630 Portola

Palo Alto

We are proud to say that 1630 Portola has been rented!

 
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2,918 sf home, 5,250 sf lot

4 Beds, 4 full Baths

2010 Custom Construction

 

Welcome to your new Mediterranean masterpiece home!  This evocative custom construction completed in 2010 gives you a piece of Italy in the heart of Silicon Valley.  The cozy tree-lined streets of Southgate belie a central location between Stanford, downtown, California Avenue shopping and dining districts, Town & Country Center, and the Stanford Shopping Center. Top Palo Alto Schools including Palo Alto High School, Greene Middle, and Walter Hayes Elementary.

 

Radiant heat throughout, intricate tilework, custom cabinetry, chef’s kitchen, and spectacular indoor-outdoor flow are just the start of your beautiful life here!

Property details

 

Approach

A Modern Mediterranean set amongst the treelined human-scale streets of the coveted Southgate neighborhood.  Walk past the lemon and (non-fruiting) olive trees to the portico where the round-topped heavy wooden door complete with grilled peephole.

Living Room

Oversized natural wood beams overhead create a warm feel in this room with large Panasonic television, built-in custom cabinetry, track lights, gas fireplace. Natural light floods in from four large windows across the curved fascade, tempered by plantation shutters as desired.

Dining Area

Floating stairs gently curve upwards, while dual tri-pane bifold doors open to the covered patio flanked by custom cabinetry with glass cabinet fronts and built-in accent lights.

Kitchen

The island, with its curved custom cabinetry, bar seating, Thermador dishwasher, and sink, is topped with three elegant pendant lights, is the heart of the house.  Fully open to the outside and dining area, the limestone perimeter includes a 36-inch Thermador gas 6-burner cooktop with overhead vent, electric oven, large warming drawer,  36” wide GE Monogram fridge with integrated freezer drawer, and Thermador microwave.

Office

Conveniently located with light from two sides

Upper Level

Operable rain-sensing skylight and whole-house fan offer climate control, while Bosch washer/dryer and linen closet offer central convenience. 

Primary Bedroom Suite

The vaulted ceiling, French double doors with plantation shutters and pocketing screen doors to your own private balcony, and bay window large reading nook create a refined sanctum.

The primary bath features an oversized shower, BainUltra jetted tub, commode, dual-sink vanity, medicine cabinet, and, of course, radiant heated floors.  An attached walk-in closet and an independent AC zone add convenience.

Bedroom 2

Arched ceiling, independent AC zone, pocket door to a restroom for optional en suite living, closet, private balcony.

Bedroom 3

Arched daybed niche, independent AC zone.

Recreation Room

Relax in many ways in this multi-function area. Lose yourself in the home theatre with Sony overhead projector onto a Da-Lite screen, with Marantz/Yamaha REL Gear.  Sculpt your body in the workout area with mirrored wall.  Replenish yourself in the kitchenette area with U-Line beverage center, GE Monogram microwave, sink, and custom cabinetry.

Laundry Room

LG washer/dryer with countertop above, hanging area, laundry sink, undercabinet lighting.

Bedroom 4

Dual lightwells allow natural light from two sides, and door to full bath allows for optional en suite living.

Exterior

Automated vehicle gate allows access to the detached 1-car garage with automatic door opener.  The back area features a water fountain, covered patio with sound system, outdoor kitchen with TwinEagles BBQ, sink, and stainless steel cabinetry.  Fragrant jasmine and greenery climb the walls to enhance your outdoor dining

Features

  • Automated landscape lighting

  • 9-zone Radiant hydronic heated floors throughout

  • AC in bedrooms, with operable stairwell skylight and whole house fan to provide cooling

  • Timeless travertine floors in most areas, elegant 6-inch wide maple planks in bedrooms

  • Integrated digital music system to many rooms with digital wall controls and 21 speakers

  • Medicine cabinets in every bathroom

  • Intricate custom tilework in each bathroom and kitchen

  • Charming Mediterranean arches thoughout

  • Wired internet connectivity

  • AV rack with a sound-lover’s equipment

  • Two screens with sound systems included

  • 400 amps

 

SCHOOLS & ATTRACTIONS

Interactive Map

 

 Floorplan

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Contact Gloria Young

DRE# 01895672

Phone: +1 (650) 380-9918

Gloria@YoungPlatinumGroup.com

WeChat: gloriayoung