This extraordinary Old Palo Alto home is a classic tribute to modernism embracing simplicity, livability, and connection between interior and exterior spaces. The home's flowing open floor plan features elegant, generous-sized rooms with uncommonly high ceilings and large carefully positioned windows that frame views of the surrounding private garden and allow natural light to fill the home. Connecting the two wings of the home is a glass walled family room ideal for gathering the family or entertaining. The lower level offers two spacious bedroom suites & an office/bedroom. Four bedrooms & two baths are on the upper level. The garden mirrors the home with its simple design featuring a lush lawn rimmed by shrubs & trees with dense foliage providing privacy. The location is near outstanding Palo Alto public schools. You will love this home with its emphasis on comfortable living & its convenient location, it is the perfect antidote to the hurried Silicon Valley lifestyle.
MLS #
ML81862773
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Buyer's Brokerage Compensation*
2.50%
Bedrooms
Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat - 2+, Walk-in Closet, Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Bedroom on Ground Floor, More than One Primary Bedroom, More than One Primary Bedroom on Ground Floor
Bathrooms
Double Sinks, Primary - Stall Shower(s), Showers over Tubs - 2+, Skylight, Solid Surface, Split Bath, Stall Shower - 2+, Tile, Tub in Primary Bedroom, Full on Ground Floor
Kitchen
Countertop - Solid Surface / Corian, Countertop - Synthetic, Exhaust Fan
Appliances
Cooktop - Electric, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Ice Maker, Oven - Double, Oven - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator
Dining Room
Breakfast Room, Formal Dining Room
Family Room
Separate Family Room
Fireplace
Family Room, Gas Starter, Living Room
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl/Linoleum
Laundry
Tub / Sink, Inside, InUtilityRoom
Cooling
None
Heating
Central Forced Air - Gas, Fireplace, Heating - 2+ Zones, Radiant, Radiant Floors, Solar
Roof
Composition, Other, Shingle, Tar/Gravel
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Garage/Parking
Detached, Gate/Door Opener, Off-Street Parking, On Street, Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District
Palo Alto Unified
High School District
Palo Alto Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Zoning
R1
2240 Cowper St is a Single Family Residence in Palo Alto, CA 94301. This 4,382 square foot property sits on a 0.351 Acres Lot and features 7 bedrooms & 5 full bathrooms. It is currently priced at $8,800,000 and was built in 1939.
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