Spanning more than one acre in the prestigious Circus Club area, this magnificent property presents a modern interpretation of California’s classic Spanish Revival style. Built in 2010 by Sam Benzacar, Creative Habitat, every inch is exquisitely rendered with uncompromising quality and detail. Walls and ceilings are meticulously hand-painted by a French artist with subtle variations that stand alone as works of art. Lighting selections are masterfully aligned with varying architectural ceilings that include barrel vaults and coffers. The three levels, all serviced by elevator, comprise five bedroom suites, highlighted by a master suite with every amenity designed for two. A handsome office, resort-style fitness and spa centers, plus a theatre and sommelier-worthy wine storage round out the interiors. Cutting-edge technology behind the scenes provides for the ultimate in comfort, security, and convenience. Outside, the grounds are magnificent with a lap pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, and myriad venues for entertaining. Located in the community Forbes magazine ranks as the #1 most expensive zip code in the country, this home is close to Stanford University, venture capital centers, plus Silicon Valley and San Francisco tech companies – an unrivaled and worldly place to call home.

At a Glance

• Incomparable estate property completed in 2010
• Atherton’s most prestigious area, Menlo Circus Club 
• 5 bedrooms, each with en suite bath, plus 3 half baths 
• hree levels, all serviced by elevator
• Approximately 12,623 total square feet 
  • Main residence: 12,150
  • Main level, including attached garage: 4,576 
  • Upper level: 2,911
  • Lower level: 4,663
  • Detached garage: 474
• Numerous walls and ceilings hand-painted by a French artist
• Radiant-heated floors
• Commercial quality fitness center and juice bar
• Spa center with plunge tub, recessed spa, steam room, and sauna room
• Cinema style 9-seat theatre
• Glass-enclosed gallery with customized, temperature-controlled wine storage
• Extraordinary formal grounds with manicured gardens, seasonal color, plus fruit and olive trees 
• Lap pool with fountains, oversized spa, and outdoor shower
• Outdoor kitchen, covered dining terrace, and fireplace lounges
• Approximately 1.02 acres (44,406 square feet)
• Midway between San Francisco and Silicon Valley tech centers
• Menlo Park schools: Oak Knoll Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo-Atherton High 
•  Private schools: Sacred Heart (K-12), Menlo School (6-12), Phillips Brooks (Pre-K- 5)

Details of the Home

Foyer
Arched mahogany front door; two-story barrel-vaulted ceiling and clerestory windows; polished limestone floor

Living Room
Venetian plaster with hand-painted stencil by a French artist; towering coved ceiling with two tiered chandeliers; five sets of French doors to the grounds; two-sided gas-log fireplace shared with the main terrace 

Library/Office
Mahogany paneling with glass-enclosed library storage and ladder access; barrel-vaulted leather ceiling with tiered chandelier

Dining Room and Butler’s Pantry
Walls hand-painted by a French artist; rock crystal chandelier; butler’s pantry with sink

Kitchen
Walls in subway-set polished Carrara marble or hand-painted by a French artist along with ceiling; floor in polished limestone; quartzite counters including waterfall-wrapped island; walk-in pantry

Appliances
Wolf gas range with 6 burners, griddle, grill, 2 full ovens, and pot filler; Dacor microwave; Gaggenau oven; Miele dishwasher; Miele espresso center; Miele speed oven; Thermador refrigerator and freezer

Family Room
Venetian plaster walls with hand-painted finishes done by a French artist; coffered wood-paneled ceiling; gas-log two-sided fireplace shared with the main terrace; French doors to the loggia

Master Bedroom Suite (upper level)
Foyer with hand-painted domed ceiling; bedroom with gas-log fireplace and French doors to a private patio; dressing area with two customized closet rooms; Carrara marble bath including two curbless showers, two vanities, two private automated commodes, two heated towel bars, plus jetted tub

Bedroom Suite (upper level)
Located off the master suite foyer; en suite bath with sky-lit shower and body sprays

Guest Bedroom Suite (upper level
Private suite with walk-in closet and bath in alabaster and Carrara marble with tub and overhead shower

Fitness Center (lower level)
Mirrored wall and Fleetwood doors fully retractable into one wall opening to a garden patio; juice bar with refrigerator and sink; corrugated metal ceiling and bamboo floor

Spa (lower level)
Floating floor panels intersected with water and one with recessed jetted spa; entire wall in iridescent mosaics in an ocean theme; glass-enclosed sauna room and adjacent glass-enclosed steam room with shower and ceiling waterfall; Japanese plunge tub 

Theatre (lower level)
Tiered seating for 9 and acoustic-paneled walls with hand-painted pilasters and barrel-vaulted ceiling; projector and cinema screen; remote-controlled stage and entrance drapes

Wine Cellar (lower level)
Gallery hallway lined on one side with glass-enclosed, floor-to-ceiling customized wine storage with temperature control

Two Bedroom Suites (lower level)
Sizeable bedrooms, each with en suite bath; one with tub and overhead shower and one with curbless shower

The Grounds
Central terrace with two fireplaces (one shared with living room, one shared with family room); loggia off the family room; screen-covered dining terrace with adjoining fireplace lounge; outdoor kitchen with counter seating, Viking barbecue, refrigerator, and ice maker; lap pool with 5 fountains; separate elevated spa and connecting wading pool; outdoor shower; exquisite gardens with lavender, olive and fruit trees, manicured boxwood, and specimen foliage

Other Features

• Two formal powder rooms just off the foyer
• Lower-level half-bath
• Elevator to all three floors
• Lower-level laundry room with LG washer and dryer
• Radiant-heated floors throughout with individual room controls
• Crestron programmable lighting, audio, and climate
• Security and surveillance
• Gated cobblestone driveway
• Attached and detached 2-car garages