The Mercury News

Beautiful Clarum home nestled beside the Bay Trail offers unsurpasse­d quality and innovation

- By Monica Lander CORRESPOND­ENT

This home at 12 Shorebreez­e Court in East Palo Alto features about 2,350 square feet of living space on two levels with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. $1,299,999. Open house today and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Intero Real Estate, James Shin, 650-862-7332, J Shin@ Inter oR eal Estate.com, www. All About Silicon Valley. com. Visit http://www.12shorebre­eze.com /.

A sense of calm envelops you upon entry into this beautifull­y maintained, two-level home and gallery for Buddhist art located in a private cul-de-sac in East Palo Alto.

Shorebreez­e is an enclave of 20 single-family homes built by Palo Alto-based Clarum Homes known for home building innovation that combines energy-efficient technology with sustainabl­e building materials and aesthetica­lly appealing designs.

The convenient location at 12 Shorebreez­e Court is close to the Shoreline amphitheat­er, the Palo Alto Golf Course, University Avenue and the Stanford Shopping Center. Hop on the Bay Trail, about 100 yards away, and bike to Facebook or Google and enjoy the cool breezes drifting from the bay.

There is also easy access to Highways 101 and 84 and commute routes to Silicon Valley, Stanford University, San Francisco and the San Francisco and Oakland Internatio­nal Airports.

Shorebreez­e homes are Enviro-Homes, designed to blend energy efficiency and the use of environmen­tally friendly constructi­on materials and reduce homeowner energy bills by as much as 90 percent. Features include solar electric power, on-demand tankless water heaters, radiant roof barriers, Trex recycled front decking and upgraded wall insulation. In addition, this home features upgraded argon gas filled windows that increase their energy efficiency.

This home features about 2,350 square feet of living space on two levels. Four bedrooms offer amazing flexible space to utilize as a home office with its custom storage and gallery lighting, or customize and use as a studio or workout room. There are also two and a half bathrooms.

The craftsman-style interior features rare ¾-inch solid Brazilian cherry floors throughout the main level and stained bamboo floors in the bedrooms, a cool designer paint palette, 9- and 10-foot ceilings, raised paneled interior doors, door to backyard, and light-filled rooms.

The spacious kitchen features granite counters, breakfast bar and backsplash, maple cabinetry, high end Samsung refrigerat­or with touch panels, GE oven, cooktop, and microwave, Bosch dishwasher, walk-in pantry, and stainless sink. The adjacent family room is anchored by a gas fireplace with slate tile surround and has windows that frame the views of the gardens.

The private backyard is an oasis of serenity and contemplat­ive space bordered by a new fence and the graceful stalks of bamboo whose roots are encased in plastic to contain its spread. The arrangemen­t of planters and plants creates an outdoor room and other gathering or retreat spaces crafted to provide a refuge from the everyday.

Upstairs is the master bedroom suite, a sanctuary of calm, features high ceilings and automated and programmab­le Hunter Douglas top-down, bottom-up window shades to optimize the natural light and views, and a spacious sitting area.

Folding doors with frosted glass panels create the entry into the master bath featuring a marble tile floor, his-and-hers vanities at two heights, chrome faucets, cultured marble counters, jetted tub, stall shower and walk-in closet designed with custom pull-down hanging racks, solid wood drawers, and decorative cast bronze pulls.

Additional features include a new Lennox air conditioni­ng unit with thick filters, insulated two-car garage with extremely quiet rolling doors, a lower level powder room with pedestal sink and decorative tile floor, and second-floor laundry. Price: $1,299,999. Where: 12 Shorebreez­e Court, East Palo Alto. Open House: This weekend, Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

Listing Agent: Intero Real Estate, James Shin, 650-862-7332, JShin@ InteroReal­Estate.com, www. AllAboutSi­liconValle­y.com. Visit http://www.12shorebre­eze. com/.

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The family room has windows that frame the views of the gardens. The adjacent spacious kitchen includes a breakfast bar and maple cabinetry.
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The private backyard is an oasis of serenity and contemplat­ive space bordered by a new fence and the graceful stalks of bamboo.

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