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161 Primrose Way, Palo Alto
Designer Renovation with Unique Entertainment Venue
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.
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
Offered at $9,495,000
Details of the Home
Entrance
Welcoming covered front porch with paneled ceiling, architectural columns, and suspended swing
Foyer
Front door with transom and sidelight opens to a traditional foyer with high ceiling, coved crown moldings, and wainscot; walnut floors extend throughout; custom cabinetry lines the skylit staircase
Dining Room
Formal venue at the front features wainscot paneling and built-in corner china cabinets
Library/Office
Double French doors from the foyer and to the sun room; fully paneled in stain grade mahogany with integrated library shelves, cabinetry, and gas-log fireplace
Sun Room
Floor-to-ceiling windows on two walls and paneled ceiling with three pendant lights
Family Room
Open to the kitchen and sun room with paneled ceiling, built-in media cabinetry, casual dining area, and French doors to the rear grounds
Kitchen
All-white custom cabinetry with marble counters and beadboard backsplashes; walnut-topped desk center and island with retractable vintage seat at one end
Appliances
Wolf 5-burner gas cooktop; 2 Thermador ovens; Sharp microwave; Bosch dishwasher; Samsung refrigerator
Upstairs Primary Bedroom Suite
Tray ceiling with lighted fan, wall of built-in cabinetry, and customized walk-in closet; French doors and matching windows open to a wraparound, arbor-covered deck with spiral staircase down to the pool; the en suite marble and tile bath has a single-sink vanity, deep tub beneath a skylight, frameless-glass shower, and private commode room
Upstairs Bedroom Suites
Two bedrooms, each with vaulted ceiling with lighted fan, ladder to a playroom loft, customized walk-in closet, and en suite bath with frameless-glass shower
Upstairs Bedrooms and Shared Bath
Two bedrooms, each with lighted ceiling fan, customized closet, and direct access to a shared bath with frameless-glass shower
The Barn (ADU)
Rustic design inside and out with inspiration from a Texas A&M bar; all floors, cathedral ceiling, and walls in rustic wood paneling; integrated restaurant-style bench and table seating beneath windows connecting to outside counter seating; full bath with corrugated steel shower and industrial fixtures
Other Features
- Powder room
- Mud room with Dutch door to the outdoors
- Upstairs laundry room with checkerboard floor, sink, Whirlpool washer/dryer, and folding counter
- Attached 2-car garage with built-ins
- Exterior EV charger
- Security and surveillance
- Dual-zone air conditioning and Nest thermostats
- Pool and elevated spa
- Outdoor stone fireplace with gas logs
- In-ground trampoline
- Raised planting bed
