What can you get for $7M in Palo Alto? Expansive Penthouse takes California indoor-outdoor living to new heights
Written by Will Jones
The most striking room in this 3,696-square-foot Palo Alto penthouse may not be a room at all. Just beyond its floor-to-ceiling windows, a 1,719-square-foot private terrace stretches across nearly half the residence's footprint, turning the outdoors into an integral part of the home. It is a distinctly Northern California proposition. Open living and dining spaces meet walls of glass, drawing natural light into the residence and creating a continuous relationship with the terrace beyond. Altogether, more than 5,400 square feet of interior and exterior space allows daily life to move easily between inside and out.
That sense of openness is balanced by spaces designed for gathering. The five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath penthouse pairs a primary kitchen with a dedicated culinary suite, creating distinct areas for everyday cooking and entertaining. A 108-bottle wine closet is intended for the serious collector. Plus, there’s plenty of space to comfortably host friends and family. The layout leaves plenty of room for the rituals that make a home personal: dinner with friends, overnight guests, a glass of wine at sunset, or an afternoon spent on the terrace. Open living and dining areas extend the sense of space, while floor-to-ceiling glass keeps the outdoors ever present.
Practical considerations receive similarly generous treatment. Premium Miele appliances are included, and elevator access connects residents to private reserved parking in a dedicated garage within the building’s underground garage, with EV charging available. This impressive penthouse crowns Arris at Channing House, where a new collection of residences is reconsidering what later-life living can look like in Palo Alto. Rather than beginning with the conventions of a retirement community, Arris approaches the experience through the lens of home—preserving space, privacy, entertaining, and independence while placing an extensive collection of services and amenities within reach. This is retirement living.
“We believe the next chapter of life should expand what’s possible, not narrow it,”said Rhonda Bekkedahl, CEO of Channing House.
“The penthouse embodies that philosophy in a very tangible way. Residents have the space and privacy of a remarkable home, the freedom to entertain and live indoors and out, and the added benefit of having an exceptional range of services and amenities just beyond their door.”
The setting feels fitting. Silicon Valley has long been defined by a willingness to question established models, and Arris brings that perspective to a category of residential living rarely associated with this degree of scale. Just 2.5 blocks away, Channing House offers amenities that extend the comforts of home: an indoor heated pool and fitness center, plus an outdoor rooftop walking track. Residents also have access to chef-prepared meals in the Dining Room, health services, and a range of programs and classes. The result is a lifestyle that extends well beyond the walls of the penthouse, allowing residents to become part of a warm, engaging community while preserving the privacy and independence of home.
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