Designer Renovation with Unique Entertainment Venue
161 Primrose Way, Palo Alto
At A Glance
- Whole-home renovation plus addition of an ADU currently used for poolside entertaining
- Architecture by Jim Maliksi and Associates; completion in 2011
- 5 bedrooms, office, and 4.5 baths on two levels
- Approximately 4,640 total square feet
- Main residence: 3,685 sf
- Garage: 435 sf
- The Barn: 520 sf
- Designer finishes throughout with hardwood floors on the main level and carpeted upstairs bedrooms
- Resort-like rear yard with pool, elevated spa, fireplace, and in-ground trampoline
- “The Barn” for poolside entertaining with rustic finishes, restaurant-style seating, and full bath
- Approximately one-third acre (13,340 square feet)
- Prime location in sought-after Green Gables neighborhood
- Top-rated Palo Alto schools
A whole-home designer renovation, along with the addition of a unique ADU currently designed for poolside entertaining, has transformed this property into a luxury showcase for indoor/outdoor living. While preserving its original Victorian aesthetic, the home has been reimagined with designer appointments and modern sophistication. A formal dining room and richly paneled library/office give way to a sunroom, family room, and gourmet kitchen combination that opens to the rear grounds. Upstairs, 5 spacious bedrooms include the primary suite and two that have en suite baths and loft playrooms. A wraparound arbor-covered deck off the primary suite features spiral stairs leading to the pool, spa, and expansive terrace with a fireplace. Known as “The Barn,” the ADU offers a charming rustic retreat with restaurant-style seating, perfect for entertaining. Located in sought-after Green Gables, this home enjoys proximity to Stanford University and acclaimed Palo Alto schools.
