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The home has access to a “secret” pathway leading to the Old Croton Aqueduct state historical trail.

The 1950 Eichler home in Palo Alto, California, that Ogawa Fisher Architects renovated for a family of five features a cool gray facade punctuated by a bright orange front door.

The folded iron staircase was designed by London-based engineering firm Webb Yates

The wooden bathroom cabinetry was built bespoke for the space.

The lap saltwater lap pool is lined with greenschist and sits on the southern flank of the home.

The four containers are also the same brand, which was an important consideration as each brand has slightly different dimensions, and the highly detailed design of the hide-out necessitated precision.

"Overall, this property allows you to embrace the original period details or bring your remodel imagination,

Floor plan of Le Kiosque by Arba-

Donate, Isabelle’s mother, takes in the view from the dining table over a cup of coffee. “You can quietly take your breakfast here and wait for the sun to come into the room, looking out at the beautiful old cherry tree,” says Isabelle. “When the weather is nice, with the sliding doors open, we feel directly in contact with the garden.”