1401 Parkinson Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Located in the beautiful Community Center neighborhood on tree-lined Parkinson Ave. A short walk to the Palo Alto Main Library, Children's Library, Lucie Stern Community Center, Walter Hays Elementary School and Rinconada Park's swimming pool, tennis courts and playgrounds. Biking distance to other outstanding Palo Alto schools including Greene Middle School, Palo Alto High School, and Addison and Duveneck elementary schools. A 25-30 minute walk to downtown Palo Alto and California Ave. shopping and dining. Easy access to 101, Stanford and the rest of Silicon Valley, and a 25-30 minute drive (without traffic) to both SFO and SJC. This elegant, newly-constructed (2009) Craftsman home includes a total of six bedrooms and 4.5 baths. The main floor includes a gourmet chef's kitchen with tons of storage, a Viking gas range, double ovens, Sub-zero fridge, and huge separate walk-in pantry. The kitchen opens to a large family room that includes a game/homework nook. The formal dining and living rooms include two elegant fireplaces, built-in bookshelves and a china cabinet. The mudroom includes cubbies for up to five family members. Upstairs has 4 bedrooms, 2 en-suite full baths, and one shared full bath. The en-suite master bath includes a large, luxurious soaking tub, separate shower, separate height his/hers/theirs counters, and a door on the toilet room. All 3 upstairs kids rooms include a climbing ladder to a cozy loft for reading or extra storage. A large laundry room with full-size washer and dryer and linen cabinet is conveniently located upstairs. The inviting front porch is perfect for unwinding, and the large backyard patio is perfect for entertaining and outdoor dining. The basement includes a home theatre (designed by a former Pixar executive), a large bonus project/game room plus two additional bedrooms. The generous light well includes a ping pong table. A whole house fan makes good use of the intentional cross-ventilation house design, drawing in cool, fresh Palo Alto air, and central A/C is available upstairs for the hottest of days. Radiant in-floor heating comfortably warms the basement and first floors, with central heating upstairs. The large, detached two car garage is accessible from an alley at the rear of the property. The home includes wired and wireless high-speed gigabit internet in every room which can be included with the rental if desired, as well as televisions, home theatre equipment, digital thermostats and a security system. This property can be rented furnished or unfurnished. Tenant responsible for CPA utilities (trash, water, sewer, electricity) and internet/cable. Owner responsible for gardener and security system.