2 Carolina Lane,
Atherton
Exceptional Estate Living with Every Amenity
This exceptional property presents all the hallmarks of a true Atherton estate, with a grand main residence, separate pool house, and a remarkable collection of resort amenities. Built in 2003 by premier builder Chesler Construction, the home is beautifully appointed with refined architectural details, expansive gathering spaces, and a three-level floor plan connected by elevator. There are 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and 3 half-baths, highlighted by a spacious primary suite and bedrooms on each level. A wine cellar, theatre, fitness center, and recreation room enhance the lower level. Resort-inspired grounds extend across approximately 1.3 level acres with a pool and spa, tennis/pickleball court, putting green, in-ground trampoline, batting cage, outdoor kitchen, and expansive covered terrace with heaters. A pool house provides additional accommodations, completing this impressive estate in the heart of Atherton, with convenient access to Stanford University and Silicon Valley.
At a Glance
Central Atherton estate built in 2003 by Chesler Construction
Main residence with 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, and 3 half-baths
Three levels, all serviced by elevator
Pool house with full bath
Approximately 13,520 total square feet
Main residence: 11,300 sq. ft.
Pool house: 800 sq. ft.
Garage 1: 1,040 sq. ft.
Garage 2: 380 sq. ft.
Approximately 1.3 level acres
Pool, spa, tennis/pickleball court, putting green, trampoline, and batting cage
Details of the Home – Main Level
Foyer
Oversized entrance door with leaded glass sidelights; distressed walnut floors continue throughout most of the home; exquisite detailed millwork and wainscot; three-story spiral staircase within a turret with leaded glass windows
Living Room
Extensive millwork on the walls with integrated display shelves and fireplace with traditional mantelpiece; two sets of French doors to the rear grounds
Library
Fully paneled in alder wood with coffered ceiling, leaded glass windows, desk center, and fireplace
Dining Room
Ceiling medallion, wainscot, and pilasters with fluted detail; built-in furniture-quality china cabinet and fireplace with fluted mantelpiece
Butler’s Pantry
Antique glazed cabinetry and granite slab counters; U-Line wine cooler and walk-in pantry
Kitchen
Oversized island and perimeter cabinetry including breakfast bar seating, all topped in granite slab with diagonally set tumbled stone backsplashes; large breakfast room with French door to the loggia
Appliances
Viking gas range with 6 burners, griddle, two ovens, and pot filler; two Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezers; GE compactor; two Bosch dishwashers; GE microwave; Viking warming drawer; apron sink and secondary sink
Office
Just off the kitchen and fully customized with granite counter and workstation beneath corner windows
Family Room
Open from the kitchen with coffered ceiling with fan and sliding glass doors to the loggia; fireplace in limestone and alder plus full wall of alder media cabinetry with integrated television
Sunroom
French doors into the room and out to the pool and tennis court; honed limestone floor, three walls of windows, cathedral ceiling over 20 feet tall, plus banquette seating
Bedroom Suite 1
Double-door entrance, carpet, walk-in closet, French doors to the rear grounds, and glazed tile en suite bath with tub and overhead shower
Details of the Home – Upper Level
Primary Suite
Full wall of custom cabinetry, double French doors to a private balcony, and fireplace with honed travertine surround beneath wiring for media; fully customized closet room; all marble and granite bathroom with dual-sink vanity plus makeup area, shower for two with body sprays, air-jet tub with handheld spray, towel warmer, and private commode room
Bedrooms and Baths
Four bedrooms, each with customized walk-in closet; one with en suite bath with large shower, two with direct access to a shared bath with tub and overhead shower, and one served by a hallway bath with shower
Study Area
Open alcove surrounded with alder cabinetry and three integrated workstations
Details of the Home – Lower Level
Recreation Room
Fireplace outlined to the ceiling in stacked stone plus kitchenette with granite counter, U-Line refrigerator, sink, and Bosch dishwasher
Wine Cellar
Dual entrances from recreation room and hallway to a temperature-controlled and fully customized cellar with redwood racks for approximately 2,000 bottles
Theatre
Tiered seating, carpet, and wired for projection system and screen
Fitness Center
Double obscure glass doors, two mirrored walls, carpet, extensive cabinetry, and solarium corner with glass ceiling and French doors to a sun terrace; a storage room is designed for a sauna; a nearby room is perfect for massage tables
Bedroom and Bath
Lighted fan, customized walk-in closet, kitchenette with U-Line refrigerator, sink, and Bosch dishwasher, plus adjacent bath with tub and overhead shower
Pool House
Retractable stacking glass doors on two sides, tiled floor, paneled cathedral ceiling with two fans, mini-split HVAC, surround sound, and fireplace; limestone bath with pedestal sink and large shower
Other Features
Formal powder room, half-bath near the kitchen, plus lower-level half-bath
Upper-level coffee bar with U-Line refrigerator
Mudroom with outside entrance to the garages
Lower-level project/crafts room with sink and two workstations
Lower-level laundry center with two sets of washers/dryers (Maytag and LG), two sinks, significant cabinetry, laundry chute, and separate project/gift wrapping area
Upper-level laundry room with Maytag washer/dryer
Detached 4-car tandem and 1-car garages, each with epoxy floor and 220V power for EV charging
Loewen Douglas fir wood windows with exterior aluminum cladding and tinted for energy conservation
Slate roof with copper gutters and downspouts
Systems
Radiant heated floors
Multi-zone central air conditioning
Nest thermostats
Elevator to all three floors
Central vacuum
Low-voltage Lutron home automation system
Natural gas fuel cell electricity generator
The Grounds
Connecticut bluestone covered terrace with heaters and fireplace
Arbor-covered outdoor kitchen with quartzite seating counter, oversized grill, and refrigerator
Pool and spa
60-foot x 120-foot tennis court also designed for pickleball use
4-hole putting green
In-ground trampoline
Batting cage
Level lawn
Fenced dog run
Gated circular driveway of cobblestone and crushed granite
Exterior in Santa Rita stone