1211 Parkinson Ave

Gorgeous family home plus an independent cottage nestled in the heart of Palo Alto within a block of Rinconada Park and minutes to Stanford. Traditional exterior with stunning modern interior, the home is filled with light and open spaces. This spacious house (4Bd, 4.5Ba) has an extra large master suite with separate dressing area, upgraded bathroom and a genuine Swedish dry sauna on the main floor. An upgraded kitchen with Thermador appliances and granite counters, a formal dining room and spacious family and living rooms round out the main floor. Upstairs you will find three light filled large bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms, laundry room, and a large open landing area that can be used as a study. A separate cottage (1Bd, 1Ba) with a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry and a living room can serve as a work from home office, guest room or in-law unit. Large French windows and patio doors - from both the house and cottage - open out to a beautiful garden with mature landscaping that is serene and tranquil. Home features long driveway behind secure gate, security system, two electric car charges, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry, brick patios, and central heating. Total living square footage is 3710 sf. BONUS: Enjoy movies, TV and gaming in the fully equipped media room with ceiling projector, drop down screen, and surround sound system. Top-rated Palo Alto Schools. Easy access to Caltrain, Stanford, Apple, Google, Facebook, Tesla and all of Silicon Valley.