191 Britton Avenue,
Atherton
Located on approximately 2.6 acres in the most exclusive area of Atherton – the Menlo Circus Club – this estate property was built in 1991 and is in pristine condition with all the essentials for today’s lifestyle. The four-level main home offers amazing space for office and distance learning needs as well as everything for fitness and recreation, including a spa room with steam, sauna, and oversized jetted tub plus an extra-long pool and tennis court. There are 5 bedrooms, a 1-bedroom guest house, and a pool house, along with incredible storage throughout. Tying it all together in complete privacy are vast level grounds dotted with magnificent oak trees. Atherton is ranked the #1 most exclusive zip code in the country by Forbes magazine and is close to Stanford University, Sand Hill Road venture capital centers, and Silicon Valley tech centers.
At a Glance
- Premier Menlo Circus Club location
- Approximately 2.656 level acres with complete privacy
- 5 bedrooms, 2 offices, 6 full bathrooms, and 2 half-bathrooms
- Approximately 16,270 total square feet
- Main residence: 14,525 sf
- Guest house: 1,145 sf
- Pool house: 600 sf
- Guest house with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and full kitchen
- Pool house with 1 bathroom and full kitchen
- Extra-long pool, separate spa, tennis court, fireplace terrace, and outdoor shower
- Well for landscape irrigation
- 4-car carport with overhead expansion possibility for two additional rooms
- Excellent Menlo Park schools
Details of the Home
Foyer
Classic and stately columned portico with double doors to the foyer introducing hardwood floors on the main level and a fresh neutral color palette throughout
Living Room
Step-down formal living room with marble fireplace, up-lit ceiling, and two sets of French doors to the terrace
Dining Room
Spacious formal venue with brass chandelier and garden views; nearby concealed wet bar with icemaker and refrigerator
Kitchen
Large chef’s kitchen has maple cabinetry topped in granite slab, including island; walk-in pantry, day office, dumb waiter, and casual dining area
Appliances
Viking induction cooktop; 2 GE ovens plus microwave; Miele dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator and separate freezer
Family Room
Step-down spacious room just off the kitchen has a fireplace, built-in cabinetry with banquette seating and desk center, and sliding glass doors to the terrace
Main-Level Bedroom Suite
Privately located off the foyer with plantation shutters and tub with overhead shower
Lower-Level Recreation Room, Fitness, and Spa Bathroom
Carpeted lower level comprises a spacious recreation room with entire wall of built-ins, fitness center with adjoining spa bathroom including sauna, jetted tub for two, and steam shower, plus numerous customized storage rooms and wine cellar with custom racking
Second-Floor Primary Suite with 2 Bathrooms
Carpeted bedroom has sliding glass doors to a balcony, fireplace, plus 2 bathrooms, each with fully customized walk-in closet; one bathroom has a tub and separate shower, and one has a makeup vanity and shower
Second-Floor Bedroom Suites and Offices
Bedroom suite with tub and overhead shower plus direct access to the primary suite; 2 bedroom suites, each with tub and overhead shower; 2 large offices, each with built-ins and direct or adjacent access to a balcony terrace; one office also has staircase to the top floor
Third-Floor Recreation/Office/Learning Center
Spacious flexible-use space with 4 built-in workstations, 4 skylights, and significant storage
Guest House
Living/dining room; private deck; kitchen with electric range, dishwasher, and refrigerator; bathroom with shower; bedroom with deck access; laundry closet
Pool House
Central recreation/living area with full wall of built-ins; kitchen with electric range, microwave, and Sub-Zero refrigerator; changing room; bathroom with shower
Other Features:
- 2 main-level half-bathrooms
- Laundry room with 2 sinks, Maytag washer and dryer, and outside entrance
- Dumb waiter; security system; central air conditioning
- Significant storage throughout
- Two staircases to lower level
The Grounds:
- Extra-long pool and separate recessed spa
- Outdoor shower
- Fenced tennis court
- Fireplace terrace off the pool house
- Vast level lawn
- Magnificent oak trees
- Well for irrigation