You can’t help falling in love with this adorable and meticulously updated Eichler home. Located in Palo Alto’s much loved Palo Verde neighborhood, the mid-century gem blends the egalitarian ethos of 1950s modernism, with substantial renovations bringing it forward to enhance your present-day lifestyle. The property presents beautifully from the street with a deep front lawn, an iconic mono-pitched roof and wide overhangs. Airy and open, this quintessential California abode offers outdoor access from virtually every room.

Welcome to 868 Thornwood Drive!

Entering the formal foyer with its sunny skylight, you’ll be impressed by the home’s organic hub, with sleeping and private quarters to the left and living spaces to the right. A large and open lounge flows seamlessly to the dining area and kitchen. The wooden ceilings are emblematic of Eichler’s designs, as are overhead beams that extend from the front eaves all the way to the back. Newly installed Gaia Black Label Luxury Vinyl Flooring  runs throughout, further complementing the stylish ambience. 

The open gourmet kitchen has been completely renovated, including new white quartz counters, custom two-tone cabinets, and all new stainless steel appliances. This house is perfectly suited to entertaining and socializing—you can sit, relax or wander about as tantalizing scents waft through the air. Off the kitchen to the rear of the house is another captivating living space, this one with a classic Eichler corner fireplace as well as floor-to-ceiling windows and brand-new sliders that offer expansive views to the back yard.

Joseph Eichler was a visionary developer whose slogan “bringing the outside in” exemplified the notion of minimizing barriers between indoor spaces and those that exist on the other side of the glass. In this case, it’s a wonderful fenced yard that wraps around the back and side, bordered by an original curving patio and supplemented by freshly sodded landscaping, raised garden beds and mature trees. Whether you wish to sit in solitude or invite friends to a barbeque, this spacious property stands ready to deliver.

From the entryway, a hallway with extra closet space leads to the sleeping quarters. An ensuite could also serve as a guest suite or work from home office. The lovely primary suite with its two sunny exposures has new full-wall sliders to the outside, a walk-in closet and a remodeled ensuite bath features new flooring, fixtures, vanity, lighting, mirror and retiled shower. The other bedrooms are filled with natural light, with one offering a window wall and new glass door to the back. A full hallway bath features a skylight, upgrades, and access to the side yard. The spacious garage includes washer, dryer, and sink.

Bicycle boulevards, a vibrant arts scene, great public schools and the prestigious Stanford University, are a few of Palo Alto’s calling cards. 868 Thornwood Drive is part of a delightful Eichler mid-century subdivision that includes the Eichler Swim & Tennis Club. The Palo Verde neighborhood offers easy access to the 101, Byxbee Park and the Baylands Nature Preserve. From cafes and coffeehouses to the Downtown Palo Alto Farmers’ Market, this is community and culture at its best.

Highlights:

• 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths | 1,904 sq ft on 8,674 sq ft lot | Built 1957
• Located in the much loved Palo Verde neighborhood of Palo Alto.
• Sunny mid-century modern Eichler design features large windows, skylights and sliders, “bringing the outside in.”
• Brand new Gaia Black Label Luxury Vinyl Flooring runs throughout the home.
• Wooden ceilings, extended interior/exterior beams, wide overhangs and iconic roofline. 
• Multiple open living spaces flow organically together, perfect for hosting and entertainment. 
• Open gourmet kitchen features a brand-new remodel with quartz counters, upscale stainless steel appliances and 30-inch two-tone cabinets. 
• New sliders and attractive new lighting throughout the residence.
• Family room with a classic Eichler-style corner fireplace, huge windows and a new glass-panel door to the back yard. 
• Primary suite with a walk-in, new full-wall sliders to the back and a fully remodeled bathroom featuring a new quartz vanity, flooring, lighting, mirror, fixtures and retiled shower. 
• Two additional bedrooms share an updated hallway bathroom with skylight and direct access to the side yard.
• Fourth bedroom ensuite can also be used as a guest suite or work from home office. 
• Two-car garage with laundry and sink.
• Wide front driveway with room for three vehicles. 
• Picturesque large front yard with a deep setback for the house.
• Private fenced back yard wraps around the side, with patio, freshly sodded lawn and raised garden beds to grow your own veggies and herbs.
• Two blocks from Eichler Swim & Tennis Club, close to coffee, restaurants, shops, Palo Verde Elementary and other top schools. 
• Easy access to the 101 and Palo Alto Airport, and just over 2 miles to Byxbee Park, Palo Alto Baylands, Shoreline Lake Boathouse, Amphitheatre, Golf Links and more.