This magnificent Circus Club property is a triumph of classic architectural design integrated with superbly appointed interiors. Spanning 3 levels and more than 10,200 square feet, the main residence works as well for day-to-day living as it does for grand entertaining. Tall ceilings plus wide room entrances and passageways are hallmarks that create a sense of connectivity within the home from any place. French walnut floors span the main level, artisan-carved fireplaces enhance the ambiance, and masterfully crafted millwork and cabinetry is apparent at every turn. Luxurious amenities are plentiful, highlighted by a fitness center and spa room, each with private bath, plus a recreation lounge with theatre, full bar, and customized wine cellar. Personal accommodations comprise 5 bedroom suites, including main- and upper-level master suites, plus a one-bedroom guest house with full kitchen. The grounds of 1.25 acres are absolutely private intertwined with Versailles-patterned limestone, a pool and spa, and magnificent gardens in a palette of green and white. Located on Atherton’s most premier street in the Menlo Circus Club area, this home is midway between Silicon Valley and San Francisco and minutes from Sand Hill Road venture capital centers and Stanford University.

At a Glance

• Premier Menlo Circus Club location
• Built by Mark Kelley for the current owners
• Interiors by Elizabeth Hill of Selby House
• Three levels with elevator
• 5 bedroom suites, 2 offices, 7 full baths, and 3 half-baths
• 1 bedroom, 1-bath guest house with full kitchen
• Recreation/media room, full bar, wine cellar, plus fitness center and spa room, each with bath
• French walnut floors, cabinetry and moldings by Rutt or Knotty Hole, heated tile floors, and wool carpeting in the bedrooms and lower level
• Approximately 13,640 total square feet 
  • Main level: 3,665
  • Upper level:  2,887
  • Lower level:  3,665
  • Total main residence:  10,217
  • Guest house:  840
  • Garage:  838
  • Porches, balconies, and light wells: 1,745
• Approximately 1.25 acres with magnificent grounds, pool, spa, and barbecue center

Details of the Home

Entrance
Gated pedestrian and driveway entrances; manicured grounds in a palette of green and white dotted with majestic palms

Foyer
Grand portico with architectural columns, quoin accents, and glass and iron doors; two-story foyer has heated limestone floors in a Versailles pattern, sweeping staircase to a balcony overlook, and stained glass skylight with chandelier

Living Room, Dining Room, and Butler’s Pantry
Each with Palladian windows, egg-and-dart crown moldings, and gas-log fireplace with elaborately carved limestone mantelpiece by a Napa Valley artisan; wainscot paneling, chandelier, and butler’s pantry with wine cooler also featured in the dining room

Kitchen
Custom cabinetry with contrasting center island, all topped in granite slab with limestone backsplashes; elevated breakfast bar seating, large casual dining area, and built-in desk center

Appliances
Viking gas cooktop with 6 burners and griddle; 2 Miele ovens plus steam oven; Viking microwave; KitchenAid compactor; 2 Miele dishwashers; Miele espresso center; Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer; Sub-Zero refrigerator drawer; instant hot water

Family Room
Fully open to the kitchen; extensive custom cabinetry, gas-log fireplace flanked by banquette seating, and French doors to the rear terrace

Office
Custom alder wood cabinetry on all walls with two integrated workstations and coffered ceiling

Main-Level Master Suite
French doors to the rear terrace, customized walk-in closet, and en suite marble bath with dual-sink vanity, deep tub, frameless glass shower for two, private commode room, and custom tile floors

Upstairs Master Suite
Separate sitting room with media alcove, French doors to the rear balcony, and two customized walk-in closets, one with vanity area; en suite marble bath with mosaic floor “carpet” has separate vanities, an air jet tub, shower for two, and private commode/bidet room

Upstairs Bedroom Suites
Three bedrooms each with ample closet space and/or built-in desk center plus en suite marble and tile bath with tub and overhead shower

Lower-Level Library/Office
Custom cabinetry on three sides with two workstations and banquette seating

Recreation, Media, Bar, and Wine Cellar
Extensive built-ins with integrated media and retractable cinema screen plus projection system; pub-style bar with counter seating on two sides, Miele dishwasher, GE microwave, and Sub-Zero refrigerator; custom iron and glass door entrance to temperature-controlled wine cellar with tasting room, faux stone walls, and custom racking behind a wall of glass

Fitness Center and Bath
Inlaid mirrored panels, maple gymnasium floors, juice bar with refrigerator, and en suite bath with sauna and steam shower

Spa Room and Bath
Freestanding, multi-person spa and en suite bath with shower

Guest House
Preceded by a covered, poolside loggia with limestone decking that continues into the guest house; granite kitchen with counter seating, KitchenAid electric range, microwave, and compactor, Miele dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator; separate bedroom, bathroom with shower and secondary entrance from pool; laundry area with Bosch washer/dryer

Other Interior Features

• Elevator servicing all three levels
• Formal powder room, mudroom with half-bath, and lower-level half-bath
• Upstairs laundry room with dual sets of Bosch washer/dryers, built-in ironing center, and sink
• Upstairs front and rear balcony terraces accessed by French doors in the hallway fully encircling the staircase
• 6-zone heating and air conditioning
• Spacious, fully customized storage room
• Mahogany windows and doors by Brothers
• Custom drapes and phantom screens
• Cabinetry and millwork by Rutt and Knotty Hole
• Security and surveillance system
• Central vacuum

Exterior Features

• Saltwater pool, separate spa, and outdoor shower
• Built-in barbecue center with gas cooktop, warming drawer, and sink
• Imported French tile roof
• Two raised vegetable beds and formal parterre gardens
• Detached 3-car garage
• Backup generator