190 Almendral Avenue,
Atherton
Extraordinary in scale and quality, this three-story estate by Wise Building Co. has been completely reimagined with sophisticated interiors, an elevated palette of finishes, and meticulous attention to detail. The home has 6 bedroom suites, 7 full baths, and 3 half-baths, together with a privately positioned 1-bedroom guest house with full kitchen for extended family or guests. A dramatic two-story foyer sets the tone for the home’s grand proportions, opening to formal living and dining rooms and two dedicated offices. The beautifully appointed kitchen and adjoining family room anchor the main living spaces, all finished with extensive custom millwork and hand-scraped hickory-pecan hardwood floors. The lower level is designed for recreation and wellness with a theater, wine cellar, recreation room with full bar, and fitness center with steam shower. Resort-inspired grounds complete the setting with a pool and spa, heated dining terrace, outdoor fireplaces, fire pit, barbecue kitchen, and a formal parterre rose garden.
At a Glance
Built by Wise Building Co. in 2019
Reimagined interiors by Kriste Michelini, Danville
Approximately 12,115 total square feet
- Main home: 11,504 square feet
- Guest house: 611 square feet6 bedrooms, 2 offices, 7 full baths, and 3 half-baths in the main residence
1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house with full kitchen
Recreation room with bar, wine cellar, theater, and fitness center with steam shower
Savant home automation with touch screens
Garage parking for 4 cars with EV charging
Beautifully landscaped lot of approximately 1 acre (43,538 square feet)
Pool, spa, barbecue center, two heated terraces, fireplace and fire pit, and parterre rose garden
Details of the Home
Foyer
Column-framed portico and front door surrounded by beveled-edge sidelights; two-story foyer with sweeping staircase and raised wall paneling; hand-scraped hickory-pecan hardwood flooring extends throughout all three levels
Living Room
Gas-log fireplace with traditional mantelpiece, wainscot paneling, and hand-cast sculptured glass circular chandelier; a wall of retractable glass doors opens seamlessly to the rear terrace
Dining Room & Butler’s Pantry
Modern linear glass chandelier, wainscot paneling, custom mural-style wallcovering, gas-log fireplace, and front window banquette; adjoining butler’s pantry with sink and Sub-Zero wine cooler
Library/Office
Fully paneled with integrated cabinetry, all in a custom color, including gas-log fireplace plus secret access to a wet bar with sink, microwave, and mini refrigerator; two sets of French doors to a private terrace
Second Office
Window banquette over storage, built-in cabinetry and paneled walls, and French door to the rear grounds
Kitchen
Custom white cabinetry topped in honed basalt stone countertops and subway-set tiled backsplashes; spacious contrasting island with breakfast bar seating topped in Calacatta marble slab; built-in desk center, large pantry, and casual dining area
Appliances
Wolf gas range with 6 burners, grill, griddle, and 2 full ovens; Wolf warming drawer; Wolf microwave; 2 Miele dishwashers; Miele espresso center; 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators, each with freezer drawers
Family Room
Paneled, beamed, and vaulted ceiling with window-lined cupola, gas-log fireplace, and five sets of French doors to the rear grounds
Main-Level Bedroom Suite
Ceiling fan, customized walk-in closet, and en suite bath in all Carrara marble with mini hex tile floor and subway tile frameless-glass shower
Upstairs Primary Bedroom Suite
Double door entrance to a foyer lined with cabinetry; sitting room has a firefly light chandelier and French doors to a balcony; bedroom with cathedral ceiling and drum chandelier and gas-log fireplace; dressing area with built-ins, shoe closet, and 2 customized walk-in closets, one with hidden storage room; Calacatta marble bath has heated floors, 4-head shower plus body sprays, separate vanities, free-standing tub, and private automated commode
Upstairs Bedroom Suites
Three uniquely designed bedrooms, all with vaulted ceilings with lighting, built-ins, walk-in closet, and wool carpeting; one with bunk beds for four with ladders; each with en suite bath (one with tub and overhead shower and two with shower only)
Study and Playroom
Adjacent to the three upstairs bedrooms is a study area with built-in desk and storage plus adjoining playroom with mural-style wallcovering, dormer windows, and vaulted ceiling
Recreation Room & Sports Bar
Multiple gathering areas, one with linear gas fireplace and entire wall of closets, one with three sets of French doors to lower terrace, and one with full bar with island counter seating, television screen, dishwasher, icemaker, and refrigerator
Fitness Center & Steam Bath
Cushioned flooring, mirrored wall, articulating media screen, and en suite bath with dual-trough style vanity and 4-head steam shower with bench seating
Theater
Tiered seating for at least 8, upholstered walls, cinema screen, projection system, 9.1 surround sound, and snack bar at the room’s entrance
Wine Cellar
French door entrance, temperature-controlled and fully paneled with custom racking of reclaimed wood with European tile floors
Lower-Level Bedroom Suite
Wool carpeting, tray ceiling with metal drum chandelier, walk-in closet, and en suite bath with tiled shower
Guest House
Preceded by a heated loggia with brick fireplace and overhead television; fully stacking glass door entrance to main living area; cathedral ceiling and hardwood floors; full kitchen with Bertazzoni gas range, Bosch dishwasher, and Liebherr refrigerator; bedroom with walk-in closet; bathroom with shower; concealed LG washer/dryer
The Grounds
Pool and spa surrounded in Connecticut bluestone
Main terrace with fireplace and gas fire pit
Pergola-covered, heated dining terrace and outdoor kitchen with Viking barbecue, refrigerator, and sink
Heated loggia, at guest house, with fireplace and television
Lower-level garden terrace
Vast synthetic lawn
Custom playhouse
Many mature oak trees, stately magnolias, and heritage olive trees
Parterre rose garden and raised vegetable beds
Automatic irrigation
Electronic gated entrance
Other Amenities & Systems
Formal powder room
Half-bath adjacent to large, fully customized mud room with sink, desk, stacked LG washer/dryer, and outside entrance
Lower-level half-bath
Laundry rooms on all three levels, each with sink and LG washer/dryer plus drip dry cabinets at upper and lower levels
Attached and detached 2-car garages, each wired for EV charging and with carpeted flooring and built-ins
Large finished storage room with island and walk-in closet on lower level
Central vacuum
Nest managed heating and air conditioning systems
Distributed sound system inside and out
Savant home automation system with touchscreen control for audio, video, and security
Programmable lighting
Location
Details
Contact
Gullixson
650.888.4898 brent@gullixson.com
1377 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States