Beyond electronic gates at the end of a cul-de-sac in central Atherton, this designer home exudes the grace and style of a European country villa. There are 5 bedrooms and an office on one convenient level plus an upstairs recreation room and bath, of possible 6^th bedroom. A temperature-controlled wine cellar, butler’s pantry, plus distributed sound and surveillance systems are just some of the luxurious features. Set on more than three-quarters of an acre dotted with heritage oaks, the home is positioned for the utmost in privacy wtih a vast front yard that provides for recreation and play along with an inviting terrace with fireplace, fountain, and barbecue center. This home is just minutes to excellent Menlo Park schools, Sand Hill Road venture capital centers, Stanford University, and commuter routes to all of Silicon Valley.

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At a Glance

• European country villa built in 2010 in central Atherton
• 5 bedrooms, office, and 5.5 baths
• Main residence: approximately 5,885 square feet
• Detached 3-car garage: approximatley 1,050 square feet
• Hardwood floors throughout the main level
• Tremendous kitchen and family room combination
• Temperature-controlled wine cellar and tasting counter
• 3 en suite bedrooms and 2 bedrooms with shared bath
• Upstairs recreation room with closet and bath (possible 6^th bedroom)
• Cul-de-sac with gated entrance
• Professionally landscaped private grounds with fireplace terrace, barbecue center, fountain, rose garden, and heritage oaks
• Approximately 0.78 acre; 33,977 square feet
• Just over one mile to downtown Menlo Park and Caltrain
• Excellent Menlo Park schools

Offered at $7,295,000

Details of the Home

Foyer

Arched double front doors with inset glass panes; herringbone-patterned oak floors and wainscot paneling

Living Room

Cathedral ceiling, French doors to the private front yard, and gas-log fireplace

Office

Wood-paneled wainscot and matching crown moldings; tray ceiling with circular chandelier

Dining Room

Tall paneled wainscot, candle sphere light, and two china cabinets with serving counters

Butler’s Pantry and Wine Cellar

Sink, GE microwave, wine cooler, and large temperature-controlled, fully customized wine cellar with bottle and case storage

Kitchen

Walnut cabinetry topped in limestone with tumbled marble backsplashes; huge center island with seating for 4 topped in polished marble

Stainless Steel Appliances

Wolf 6-burner gas range with grill and pot filler; Bosch warming drawer; Bosch dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator

Family Room

Fully open to the kitchen; gas-log fireplace and French doors to the terrace

Master Bedroom Suite

Vaulted ceiling with pendant light, gas-log fireplace, French door to the grounds, plus wall of cabinetry and two customized walk-in closets; en suite limestone bath with separate vanities, whirlpool tub, shower for two, and private commode room

Bedroom Suites

Two bedrooms, one with French doors to the front yard, and each with en suite travertine bath with shower

Bedrooms and Bath

Two bedrooms with direct access to a shared bath with dual-sink vanity and glass-enclosed tub with overhead shower

Upstairs Recreation Room/Bedroom Suite

Steps in the family room lead up to a large carpeted room with closet and en suite bath with shower

Other Features

• Formal powder room
• Laundry room with Electrolux washer/dryer plus sink
• Mud room with banquette seating and custom storage
• Distributed sound speakers with individual room controls
• Multi-zone heating and air conditioning
• Security and surveillance system
• Detached 3-car garage
• Electronic gated driveway
• Professionally landscaped grounds with numerous heritage oaks
• Flagstone terrace with fireplace, fountain, and built-in barbecue center