Move into this beautiful two bedroom, two bathroom, 1100 square-foot condominium and you may abandon your car to its private parking space. This choice location, in the Palo Alto Central complex at the foot of California Avenue, is within walking distance of wonderful shops and restaurants, as well as Piers Park, CalTrain, public buses, and Stanford's free Marguerite public shuttle system.

Where else can you find a location that provides all the amenities of a city, yet is designed to maximize your privacy? With mature trees shading the grounds, a lush and inviting grassy common area, gently-gurgling water fountains in public plazas, and a profusion of fragrant, blooming flowers in every walkway, you'd think you were in a sleepy European village rather than in the midst of a busy commercial area. You're probably more likely to see your neighbors in the adjoining coffeehouse than walking around in the complex.

The European village motif continues as you walk through a tiled archway into the first-floor unit's private front patio. Warmed by the early morning sun, this is the place to enjoy coffee and the Sunday newspaper. Pass through the upgraded glass front door and you're in a gorgeous great-room with handsome honey-blond, random-plank maple flooring that continues through the entire unit. The attached galley kitchen is a haven for either a hurried host or a prolific gourmand. Its light oak cabinetry and abundant counters create an efficient workspace that is complimented by the updated electric Jenn-Air smooth-top cook top and Frigidaire dishwasher. The handy breakfast bar provides a gentle transition to the adjoining dining and living rooms.

The expansive living room seems even larger than it is because the random-plank maple flooring leads your eye out to the backyard patio. Passing through the room, you can't help but admire an elegant, 180-degree wood-burning fireplace with windowed brass surround. The convenient customizable track lighting overhead will show prized artwork in its best light and illuminate all the living that this room will encompass.

Look out the living room's double sliding doors to an inviting back patio lit by the afternoon sun. Beyond a privacy screen of mature bushes you see the complex's park-like setting, and it appears as if these public grounds were an extension of your own property.

Walk through the back patio, past the ample covered-storage closet, and you're in the connecting patio of the first of two master bedrooms. These large and airy rooms each have mirrored double-door dressing closets with customized shelving and attached full-baths. Depending on your needs, this layout gives you the flexibility of creating two master bedrooms, or a second bedroom, guest room, or den.

More significant storage space is found in the hallway. Behind paneled bi-fold doors you'll find a laundry closet that encompasses a stackable washer and dryer for easy access on washday.

Want to be energy efficient and save money? The unit's central air-conditioning and heat-pump heating system, excellent air-circulation, triple-paned bedroom window, and insulated front storm door keep the home at a comfortable temperature in both summer and winter.

Best of all, this condo "village" was planned to maximize your sense of community. Palo Alto Central has an intercom gate system to protect your privacy and each unit is complete with fire alarms and a sprinkler system. The central community room, as well as the landscaped pool and Jacuzzi area, will inspire you to get out and meet your neighbors. If that's not enough socializing, the active homeowner association has monthly meetings and a yearly community-building holiday party. If you'd rather stay inside, the buildings are wired for Comcast cable and high-speed cable Internet access.

Residents are eligible to attend the excellent Palo Alto schools, including Escondido Elementary, JLS Middle, and Palo Alto High. Please verify space availability with the school district.

• 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms 1100-square foot condo in Palo Alto Central 
• Great location near shops, restaurants, Piers Park, CalTrain, buses and the Stanford Marguerite system
• Secluded complex setting with incredibly lush landscaping and private patios
• Wide-plank maple flooring and ample customized closets throughout
• Immaculate galley kitchen with updated appliances and breakfast bar
• Elegant 180-degree wood-burning fireplace with windowed brass surround
• Customizable track lighting, energy-efficient AC and heat-pump heating system
• Designed for safety with an intercom system, fire alarm and sprinkler system, and a private parking space in the underground parking garage
• Central community room, landscaped pool and Jacuzzi area
• Wired for Comcast cable and high-speed cable Internet access
• Excellent Palo Alto schools, including Escondido Elementary, JLS Middle, and Palo Alto High Schools please verify space availability with the school district

Offer Date and Time: SOLD

APN: 124-37-079

MLS: 552054

*Verify space availability with school district, facts believed accurate but NOT guaranteed.