Down-to-the-studs whole-home renovation and reconfiguration in 2017 by Taylor-Lombardo Architects, R.J Dailey Construction and Wheeler Design transformed this home into chic designer style. Professorville neighborhood 5 blocks from University Avenue. 3 levels include 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, living & dining room/office, a tremendous great room, plus lower-level library/media room. 3 bedroom suites upstairs include a lavish primary suite and there are 2 bedrooms on the lower level, one en suite and currently designed as a fitness center with mirrored walls. Hardwood floors and board-and-batten paneling highlight the Craftsman architectural style. An outstanding gourmet kitchen features a French Lacanche range, commercial BlueStar oven, and well-equipped caterers kitchen for entertaining. Lutron programmable lighting, Savant video distribution, plus new electrical and HVAC during renovation. A spacious rear yard with open-air cabana (doubles for carport), terrace, landscape lighting and expansive lawn. Acclaimed Palo Alto schools.
MLS #
ML82038237
MLS Source
MLSListings, Inc.
Days on Site
0
Bedrooms
Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathrooms
Double Sinks, Marble, Shower and Tub, Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Tub
Kitchen
Countertop - Marble, Exhaust Fan, Island with Sink
Appliances
Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven Range - Built-In, Gas, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Dining Room
Breakfast Bar, Dining Area in Family Room
Family Room
Kitchen/Family Room Combo
Fireplace
Family Room, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Flooring
Carpet, Hardwood, Stone, Tile
Cooling
Central Forced Air, Multi-Zone
Heating
Central Forced Air, Heating - 2+ Zones
Roof
Composition, Shingle
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Style
Craftsman
Garage/Parking
Carport, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Elementary District
Palo Alto Unified
High School District
Palo Alto Unified
Sewer
Public Sewer
Water
Public
Zoning
R1929
1042 Cowper St is a Single Family Residence in Palo Alto, CA 94301. This 4,490 square foot property sits on a 7,500 Sq Ft Lot and features 5 bedrooms & 5 full and 1 partial bathrooms. It is currently priced at $9,250,000 and was built in 2004. This address can also be written as 1042 Cowper St, Palo Alto, CA 94301.
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