185 Colorado Ave

Beautifully updated contemporary home with stunning Craftsman curb appeal in the highly desirable Mid-town neighborhood of Palo Alto. A gorgeous front yard surrounds the entry with mature trees and stone pathways leading up to a stylish front porch. Elegant living/dining combination with vaulted ceilings, skylights, floor to ceiling windows and gleaming espresso hardwood floors. Gourmet kitchen w/custom cabinetry, granite counters, tile backsplash and flooring, stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar with pendant lighting. Primary bedroom with ample closet space, convenient door to side yard and en-suite bath with oversized slate tile shower, custom cabinetry with granite countertop and mosaic tile flooring. Two additional bedrooms with custom built in closets and storage. One hall bath with tiled tub over shower, cherry cabinetry and large linen closet, and a second hall bath has large tiled shower, custom cabinetry, granite countertops and door to the rear yard. This home's backyard is everything you need for entertaining with built-in seating for dining, built-in barbeque and sink, stunning stone patios and walkways and mature trees and shrubs for excellent privacy. Spacious side yard, ready for gardening beds or grass for a play yard. One of the best attributes of the house is the detached home office, originally an architect's studio, equipped with a plethora of built-ins, a Murphy bed and a convenient, updated half bath. Separate laundry area adjacent to the kitchen, with ample pantry storage and door to side yard. Amenities include custom tile flooring in baths and kitchens, espresso wood flooring in living areas and bedrooms, stone patios and walkways, epoxy flooring in the garage, nest thermostat and inviting shingle Craftsman exterior. This great location is close to multiple parks, a short trip to California Avenue, and offers easy access to both Caltrain and US 101.