This spacious 2 BR / 1½ BA condo in Palo Alto Central is in the highly desired California Avenue district. Palo Alto Central is a beautiful complex with luscious trees, plants, fountains, recreation room, swimming pool & hot tub. Its location makes for convenient and easy living – walk to Caltrain (1 min), numerous restaurants*, Starbucks, Mollie Stones grocery store (across the street), post office, Fedex Kinko’s, weekly farmers market, and the park**. And it’s only a half mile from Stanford campus -- you can walk, bike or take the free Marguerite shuttle there. Easy access to freeways 101 and 280. Caltrain makes it easy to travel to downtown San Francisco, up and down the Peninsula, or to downtown San Jose.

This two story unit on the second floor is very private and peaceful. It overlooks the central gardens and has plenty of sunlight throughout the entire unit. It was renovated in 2012 – bathrooms completely remodeled with granite countertops and designer porcelain tile, new baseboards and crown molding installed, new stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors in entry way/kitchen, etc. The skylight and floor to ceiling porcelain tile in the master bathroom create a relaxing experience that’s like showering out in the open. More pictures can be found at https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A35nhQSTNCQxT

No smoking. Small pets OK (unit has doggie door to balcony)

$3500/month (incl utilities) 1 year lease. Deposit $1000. First and last month's rent required at move-in. $35 credit check

Features
· Completely renovated in 2012
· bathrooms completely remodeled with granite countertops, new vanities, and designer Porcelanosa tile
· new baseboards and crown molding in all rooms, hardwood floors in entry way/kitchen
· New carpet
· New paint in all rooms
· Stainless steel appliances (brand new Whirlpool refrigerator and KitchenAid dishwasher)
· In unit stacked washer and dryer
· Master bedroom, living room, and balcony all overlook the central gardens
· Doggie door (for small dogs) leading to balcony
· Fireplace

Building amenities
· Swimming pool and hot tub
· Security gates
· One gated underground parking spot, and ample covered underground parking for extra vehicles
· Parking area for bicycles
· Utilities include basic cable, hot water and garbage

Excellent Palo Alto schools
• Escondido Elementary (API 937)
• Davis Starr Jordan Middle (API 947)
• Palo Alto High (API 906)

• Starbucks, The Counter, Jinsho (Japanese), Palo Alto Sol (Mexican), Mediterranean Wraps, Café Pro Bono (Italian), Pastis (Italian), Terun (Italian), Spalti, La Bodeguita Del Medio (Cuban), Anatolian Kitchen, Birch Street Café, Spice Kit, Joanie’s Café, Baume (2 Michelin star), Palo Alto Pizza, Subway, Cheese Steak Shop, and more…

** Nearby Peers Park has two tennis courts, a basketball court, playground, and huge playing field