3136 Alexis Drive

3136 Alexis Drive, Palo Alto

4,590-square-foot home

4,180-square-foot home
275-square-foot garage
135-square-foot storage

28,500-square-foot lot (.65 acre)

5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms

This dramatic Eichler home was completely renovated in 2020 by the current owners. Architect Gustave Carlson of Gustave Carlson Design, interior designer Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis, Kasorn Piamsukon of Groundcover Landscaping, and Flegel’s Construction updated this iconic home to maintain the integrity of the Eichler style while enhancing it to meet the needs for contemporary living.

Even in Palo Alto – the city boasting the highest number of Eichler homes in the US – this project stands out. The original home was custom commissioned by AIA architect John S. Lynd, a personal friend of the pioneering real estate developer Joseph Eichler, on the uniquely located lot that backs directly onto the 18^th hole of the Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club.

This property has been featured in multiple media outlets including The New York Times and ELLE Decoration, and it won an AIA award, The Unlikely Eichler, and the Blue Star Kitchen Appliance’s prestigious Kitchen Design Contest.

A Tour of the Home:

Central Atrium: Beginning with a light-filled entry and featuring California red cedar paneled walls and custom terrazzo floors, the central atrium is the core of the home providing a multi-purpose gathering space crowned with expansive skylights.
Mudroom: Conveniently located near the entry and garage, this space offers a washer and dryer plus locker-style storage.
Project/Family Room: This quiet room near the kitchen and off the atrium offers an ideal private gathering space. The space has doors to enclose and cork floors for sound absorption and insulation.
Kitchen: Offering views of the Palo Alto Hills Golf Course, this light-filled space is a chef’s dream with a convenient workstation, ideal for a busy household. Appliances include a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Zephyr beverage refrigerator, Blue Star range with two ovens, Blue Star double ovens with French-style doors, two Cove dishwashers, Dekton countertops and an island topped in walnut. A spacious pantry is concealed behind doors.
Wine Cellar: Climate-controlled and holds 1,500 bottles
Great Room: Includes living and dining spaces plus a brick, wood-burning fireplace. These rooms graciously open to the backyard and have views of the 18^th hole of Palo Alto Hills Golf Course.
Primary Suite: A retreat that offers access and views to the backyard and adjacent golf course, dual closets, and a separate workspace – ideal as a home office or exercise space. Primary bath has heated floors, separate tub and shower, and a double vanity.
Three additional bedrooms: Located on a separate side of the home and offering two full bathrooms and a common area. Two of the bedrooms open onto an outdoor patio.
Laundry Room: Located in the bedroom wing of the home.
Guest Bedroom: Off the kitchen and entry with nearby full bathroom, it offers an ideal spot for privacy and doors to the backyard.
Level Backyard: Features expansive lawn, outdoor patios, and a built-in barbecue. Side portion of the yard offers multiple raised vegetable beds as well as a fruit orchard.