Want to live an elegant executive lifestyle within walking distance of fine dining, great shopping and remarkable Stanford activities?

Then you'll love this wonderful condo in Silverwood, built by W.L. Butler in 2000. Silverwood's wood-shingled enclave of condominium homes was inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as the need for local, quality housing in Palo Alto's wonderful California Avenue neighborhood. The nearby CalTrain station, Stanford's free Marguerite bus system and proximity to Highways 101 and 280 make commuting easy.

Every aspect of Silverwood was planned to maximize your quality of life. The development's focal point is a central courtyard with a ring of natural boulders surrounding a beautiful splashing fountain. Private passageways to each condo branch out of the courtyard, which is just beyond a handsome security gate.

Silverwood's beauty and thoughtful design are echoed inside this open-plan home. Enter this wonderfully upgraded 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit into a spacious 1,529 square-foot, lovely and light-filled living area. The designer's attention to detail and livability are perfect for a busy executive who wants to be surrounded by the best yet has a demanding lifestyle that leaves no time for maintenance.

Walk through the limestone tile foyer and you're warmed by sun coming from the living room's wall of windows that is framed by handsome plantation shutters. Soaring ceilings add to a spacious feeling. This is a great place for entertaining those you want to impress or just spending a cozy evening around the gas log fireplace's built-in seating. The warm and welcoming cream walls and upgraded, premium carpeting throughout are calming and easy to live with.

Stroll outside the ground-floor unit's French doors and you're in one of two private garden areas. Each is designed for privacy as well as entertaining. The patio's pigmented concrete paving stones provide a wonderful foundation for the outdoor living accoutrements of your choice. The sturdy redwood arbor will frame every special occasion you'll celebrate in this garden.

Getting hungry? The first thing you see as you come back inside is the sunny breakfast nook adjoining the kitchen. The beautiful cherry kitchen cabinets, impressive granite counter tops, and state-of-the-art appliances make it the heart of this home for any cook or gourmand. The modern, sparkling white, self-cleaning double oven, gas range with microwave hood, dishwasher, refrigerator and trash compactor make gourmet cooking fun and easy. Opening off the kitchen is a conveniently large, sunny area that can be a family room, formal dining area or a handy home office. It's ready for your needs, whatever they may be.

The appealing master bedroom suite has a windowed garden door to the second private outdoor living area a great place to read a book. The roomy, walk-in custom closet beckons to those with storage needs. The adjoining bath has upgraded hardware, limestone tiles, a gleaming window shower enclosure and a large tub for those who love to bathe. The matching double sinks and their large counter space is a benefit to everyone.

The second bedroom has a large walk-in closet also. There's a tiled bathroom with a single sink vanity and a tub with overhead shower adjacent to the bedroom that also serves the main living areas. Just down the hall is a laundry area concealed by more plantation shutters that contains a washer and dryer. Other interior features include central air-conditioning, cable and Cat 5 Internet wiring.

Residents will enjoy two deeded reserved parking spaces, a secure generously-sized private locked storage room and access to guest parking spaces. Besides the central courtyard and its pleasant fountain, Silverwood offers a bicycle storage area and a clubhouse with kitchen, bath, patio and workout equipment.

Residents are eligible to attend the award-winning Palo Alto schools, including Palo Alto High, JLS Middle and Escondido Elementary schools.

Better grab this beautiful, quality home because it's going to sell quickly. Don't miss out on this opportunity to live in a superb Palo Alto location!

• Beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 1,500+ square-foot condo
• Great location between Stanford and California Ave
• State-of-the-art kitchen; granite counters and cherry cabinets
• Upgraded gas range, double ovens, microwave & compactor
• Separate dining/family room with French doors to patio
• Elegant living room with soaring ceilings & gas fireplace
• Two bedrooms, each with walk-in closet and full bath
• Master suite has a garden door opening to a private patio
• Limestone tile flooring in bathrooms, kitchen and entry
• Cable and CAT 5 wiring, DSL ready
• Upgraded premium carpeting & window coverings
• Central air-conditioning and heating
• Clubhouse with kitchen, bath, patio & workout equipment
• Two secure underground parking spaces & locked storage
• Residents can attend award-winning Palo Alto schools

Offer Date and Time: SOLD

APN: 132-36-096

MLS: Call for details

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