Tucked at the end of a quiet court and screened from the street by mature trees, 146 Hemlock Court is part of a small, architecturally distinctive enclave of townhomes that feels worlds away from the everyday Palo Alto streetscape. Step inside and the architecture announces itself immediately. The great room soars to a dramatic vaulted ceiling finished in warm tongue-and-groove wood, framed by exposed beams and washed in natural light from a skylight overhead. The primary suite is located on the main level, complete with a walk-in closet and en-suite bath, large glass slider doors with automated window treatments open to the expansive yard, a rare, single-story-living configuration inside a townhome. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms are joined by a versatile loft/study area open to the great room below, offering flexible space for a home office, reading nook, or play area, plus a second full bath and laundry. Outside, the private backyard is a genuine retreat, fully fenced and screened by mature fruit trees, flagstone pathways, and layered garden plantings that create a lush escape. Additional highlights include an attached two-car garage, central air conditioning. Zoned for Fairmeadow, JLS, and Gunn. Privacy and architecture rarely found at this price point in Palo Alto.