Tucked away at the end of the lane in complete privacy from the street, this home is located on what many consider to be the best street in all of Atherton. Built for the current owners in 1998, the home presents absolute symmetry of design with wide open spaces predominantly on one level. A central cathedral glass ceiling plus tall transoms above numerous French doors fill the home with abundant natural light. The main living areas, plus a pool house, are designed for grand entertaining indoors and out, all with an ease of movement from one space to the next. There are two bedroom suites on the main level, including a lavish primary suite, plus three bedroom suites upstairs.

The grounds of just over one acre feature a sparkling pool and spa surrounded by lushly planted colorful gardens and a bountiful vegetable garden. Located in the sought-after Circus Club area of Atherton, the most expensive zip code in America per Forbes magazine, this estate is close to Stanford University, Silicon Valley tech and venture capital centers, as well as two international airports.

At a Glance

• Atherton’s most premier street in the Menlo Circus Club area
• Approximately 1.02 acres
• 5 bedrooms and 5.5 baths in the main residence
• Pool house with bath and steam shower
• 3-car attached garage
• Approximately 7,985 total square feet

-     Main residence:  6,671 sf

-     Pool house: 557 sf

-     Garage: 757 sf

• Architecture by Myra Brocchini; construction by Rich Tincher
• Complete privacy from the street
• Pool, spa, built-in barbecue, and bountiful vegetable garden

• Private well for irrigation; backup generator

• Menlo Park schools

Details of the Home

Entrance

Long gated driveway at the end of the lane with complete privacy from the street

Foyer & Gallery

Double front doors inset with beveled-edge glass; antiqued-edge limestone tiles in a Versailles pattern extend to the gallery beneath a glass cathedral ceiling; fully stacking glass doors at one end open the space to the rear grounds

Library

Just off the foyer and fully paneled in cherry wood with library shelves on all four sides, including integrated ladder access; French doors open to a flowering garden patio

Living Room

Pocket doors from the library, wide opening to the gallery, and two sets of French doors beneath tall transoms to the side gardens; cathedral ceiling and gas fireplace with sleek marble outline

Dining Room & Butler’s Pantry

Cathedral ceiling with two stunning pendant lights and built-in china cabinet in a mirrored alcove; two large closets just outside the room accommodate linens and other entertaining essentials; adjoining butler’s pantry with Miele dishwasher

Kitchen

Custom cherry cabinetry, including island with seating and built-in desk center, all topped in granite slab; large walk-in pantry, French doors to the rear grounds and pool, and large breakfast area outlined with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides

Appliances

Thermador 6-burner gas cooktop; GE microwave; Thermador oven; 2 Miele dishwashers; Sub-Zero refrigerator

Family Room

Fully open to the kitchen with corner fireplace outlined in stone, built-in media center (with adjoining room for components) and library shelves, plus French doors to the pool terrace

Primary Bedroom Suite

Situated on the main level off the gallery through double doors; carpeted bedroom has two sets of French doors to the gardens; oversized sky-lit dressing room with all-concealed storage plus two mirrored closets; en suite limestone bath has separate vanities, Four Seasons soaking tub, large shower, and private room with Washlet commode

Main-Level Bedroom Suite

Carpeted bedroom with expansive front windows and en suite tiled bath with large frameless-glass shower

Upstairs Bedroom Suites

Three upstairs bedrooms, each with new carpet and vaulted ceiling, two with French doors to a shared balcony, and all with en suite sky-lit bath (one with tub and overhead shower and two with frameless-glass shower)

Pool House

Fully retractable glass door entry; studio design with carpet, mirrored wall, walk-in closet, and refreshment center with sink and refrigerator; full bath with steam shower

The Grounds

Herringbone-patterned brick terrace and crushed stone paths; pool and spa; built-in barbecue center; lawn and wraparound gardens with prolific hydrangeas and quiet sitting areas; 7 raised vegetable beds plus fruit trees

Other Amenities

• Formal half-bath with mirrored walls
• Tremendous storage closets inside and out, including one with wine cellar racking, a walk-in finished attic, and cedar closet for seasonal wardrobe
• Large laundry/crafts room with closets, gift-wrapping station, file drawers, second refrigerator, and Electrolux washer and dryer
• Attached 3-car garage with built-in cabinetry and gardening workbench
• New commercial-quality central air conditioning
• Lutron programmable lighting
• Security and surveillance
• Central vacuum
• Sound speakers inside and out
• Fire sprinklers
• Private well for irrigation
• Backup generator