Iconic California Ranch Home By Architect Birge Clark In...

RARE OPPORTUNITY to rent this stunningly beautiful 5BR/4BA California single-story ranch designed by Palo Alto architect Birge Clarke located in the Leland Manor neighborhood. Fabulous location on an incredible 11,000+ sqft lot. Mr. Clarke designed this home for the 1939 San Francisco Exposition and spared no expense in his search for perfection. Vaulted ceilings, stunning wood paneling, luxurious hardwood floors, abundant natural light, generous bedroom suites, and a landscaped courtyard create unmatched elegance and sophistication.
The home features two primary bedroom suites, each with fully renovated en-suite bathrooms. One of the primary suites has a private entrance, adjacent open workspace with built-in office desk, and a separate AC/heater and water heater. Chef’s kitchen with Viking 6-burner double oven gas range, new 48” Kitchenaid refrigerator, Kitchenaid dishwasher and separate Fisher & Paykel dish-drawer, GE Profile above-counter microwave, air-cooled pantry, and LOTS of storage. Three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Laundry room with new dryer. Separate dining and living rooms and downstairs entertainment room. Two sets of French doors open to large fenced backyard with covered hot tub. Covered porches are perfect for outdoor dining. Enclosed kitchen patio is perfect for morning coffee, or a safe place for little ones to play while watching from the kitchen. Oversized 2-car garage w/extra refrigerator and ample storage. Remote controlled skylights and LOTS of windows. Piano included. House may be rented partially furnished or unfurnished.
Access to Palo Alto public schools — Walter Hays Elementary (K-5), Greene Middle School (6-8), Palo Alto High School (9-12). (Tenant to confirm school district eligibility.) Close to California Avenue shopping, Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford University, and Stanford Shopping Center.
Available August 7, 2026. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB CURRENT OCCUPANT.
Offered by Robinson & Company Realtors, professional property managers. Seeking an initial 12-month lease term. Landlord pays for gardener. Tenant pays all utilities. Pets considered on a case-by-case basis. Shown by appointment only. Contact us today to schedule a private tour.