EXCEPTIONALLY RESTORED AND EXPANDED CRAFTSMAN
THREE BLOCKS FROM UNIVERSITY AVENUE
342 Hawthorne Avenue
(Between Waverley Street and Bryant Street)
Offered at $2,395,000
Miles McCormick
Founding Agent - Palo Alto Market Center
(650) 400-1001
Visit Miles’ website at HomesOfPaloAlto.com
for a property tour and disclosure package
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Three blocks from the
fashionable shops and
restaurants of University
Avenue, this 1926
Craftsman bungalow was
extensively remodeled
and expanded in
2006 and showcases
elegant finishes, period
architectural details
and exquisite grounds.
Unique features of this
distinguished offering
include:
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2,130 square feet
of living space (per
MetroScan) with
three bedrooms, two
bathrooms, living
room, dining room and family room
Extensive use of hardwood flooring,
crown moldings and bright skylights
Magnificent kitchen with stunning
cabinetry, top-grade appliances and
breakfast area
The meticulously landscaped 5,663
square foot property (per MetroScan) has
a detached one-car garage, spacious rear
deck and hand-laid paver driveway and
walks
Located in the premier Palo Alto Unified
School District
and stucco exterior. The classic architectural
details continue to unfold as one steps into
the home. The entrance hall’s hardwood
flooring gleams in the soft light from the oak
front door’s beveled windows. A Craftsmaninspired ceiling fixture of brass and caramel
colored glass accents the high ceiling, crown
moldings and picture rail. The flanking
Features of the Property
Public Rooms
The sought-after 1920’s character of this
inviting residence has been preserved with
an enchanting front porch, large windows
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Recessed lighting and another timeless ceiling
fixture finish the space.
More beautiful woodwork helps create a
stage-setting dining room that can easily
accommodate both holiday celebrations and
business dinners. The bold shape of the fivelight chandelier provides a spectacular focal
point and complements the horizontal lines of
the room’s detailed moldings and hardwood
flooring. This gracious room has been painted
a rich sage green, and has a large niche in one
wall that can easily accommodate a buffet or
armoire.
entrances to the living room and dining room
provide formal symmetry, while elongated
picture windows in these rooms supply
abundant light.
A wood-burning fireplace of soft tan brick
is the dominant architectural feature of the
living room. Surrounded by period woodwork
that includes a wide mantel, simple moldings
and divided-light doors on the matching
bookcases, this room typifies the care taken
in the meticulous restoration of this home.
The extraordinary kitchen will meet the
expectations of the most demanding cook.
The centerpiece is a large island with a
butcher block countertop and breakfast bar
beneath a massive skylight. The extensive
cabinetry features bead board paneled
doors, pull-out shelving, auto-closing drawer
hinges, integrated trash bins, a wine rack
and revolving corner cabinet. Around the
perimeter of the room are work surfaces
with polished granite slab countertops and
backsplashes of oversized subway tile with a
subtle horizontal band of sage green molded
accent tile that glows in the undercabinet
lighting. Located between the stairs to the
basement
and the
adjoining
breakfast
area is a
versatile
message
center
fitted with
a desk
area, file
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drawer and cubbyholes for household messages. The
stainless-steel clad appliances (unless otherwise noted)
include the following:
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Thermador range with six gas burners and a
convection oven
Best by Broan hood
GE Monogram refrigerator/freezer with integrated
door panels
GE Profile Spacemaker II Microwave
Bosch dishwasher
Extra-deep sink with
ISE disposal and Franke
Little Butler instant hot
dispenser
Just beyond the connecting
breakfast area is the open
family room, which has a
wonderful view of the raised
deck and yard through a large
window and tall French door
on the rear wall. A bank
of coordinating cabinetry
features bookshelves, storage
cabinets and the hookups
for home entertainment
equipment. The room has
recessed lighting and is wired
for a future surround sound
system with a set of integrated speakers mounted in
the ceiling.
Private Rooms
The expansive master bedroom provides a relaxing
retreat with five windows, hardwood flooring and
more fine moldings. The passageway to the master
bathroom also opens to a large walk-in closet that has
another of the home’s signature skylights and a builtin storage system. Unique features of the master
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bathroom include:
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Tall shower with frameless
glass surround
Double vanity with slab
marble countertop housing
two oval Kohler sinks
beneath an elongated
mirror
White marble tile floor with
accent stripes of black stone
tile that coordinates with
the tilework on the shower
walls
Natural light from both a
skylight and textured glass
window
There are two additional
bedrooms opening off the center hall. Both
have hardwood flooring, crown moldings and
large closets with double doors.
The center hall is filled with daylight from
three more skylights and also opens to both
a second bathroom and coat closet. The hall
bathroom has a striking Kohler rectangular
sink in an elongated vanity beneath a wide
mirror and another large skylight. In the
adjoining water closet, there is white marble
tile on the floor and a shower over tub
arrangement with a frameless glass shower
screen.
Additional Amenities
The home has CAT-5 telephone, data and
cable wiring to the primary rooms. In
addition, it is wired for a security alarm
system.
During the remodel in 2006, the laundry
facilities were placed in the basement. Next
to the laundry hookups on one wall is an
extended set of built-in cabinets beneath a
countertop of white marble that incorporates
a deep stainless steel laundry sink. The
finished ceiling has recessed lighting. Also
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located in the basement are a Tempstar Smart Comfort forced air
furnace and a fifty gallon Bradford White water heater.
The one-car detached garage has elegant carriage-style doors and
a side door to the rear yard. The walls and ceiling are finished.
An elevated deck off the family room provides a wonderful view of
the rear lawn. A walkway of hand-laid pavers wraps around the
property and flows seamlessly into the front walk and driveway.
The backyard is fully fenced and has tall gates that enclose the
driveway along the southwest side of the property.
The verdant plantings include lavender, roses, kangaroo paws,
climbing fig, ferns, geraniums and a lemon tree.
Located in the acclaimed Palo Alto Unified School District, the
buyer should verify that the designated schools are Addison
Elementary (K-5), Jordan Middle (6-8) and Palo Alto High (9-12).
For further information, please contact:
Miles McCormick
Founding Agent – Palo Alto Market Center
(650) 400-1001
Visit HomesOfPaloAlto.com
for a property tour and disclosure package
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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