Showcasing authentic French design inside and out, this impressive estate home was built in 2003 by Peninsula Custom Homes with architecture by Andrew Skurman. Finished with exquisite millwork, complemented by limestone and parquet wood floors, every inch exudes uncompromising quality and magnificent detail inspired by Ile-de-France in Versailles. The spacious design, enhanced by mansard roof with segmental arched dormers, encompasses predominantly one level with an upstairs suite for staff. The all-inclusive main level, in a U-shape design allowing the utmost in natural light, is perfectly arranged with gallery hallways culminating at domed circular vestibules that define distinct wings radiating off a central grand hall. A full bar accommodates entertaining, as does the gourmet kitchen. A vast terrace spans the rear of the home with integrated spa and connecting formal parterre and knot gardens that wrap around the home. The location is abundantly private with its long gated driveway approach from the main street. Set in the heart of central Atherton, ranked the #1 most exclusive ZIP code in the country 5 years in a row, this home is also close to Stanford University, Sand Hill Road venture capital centers, and Silicon Valley tech companies.

Offered at $22,000,000

At a Glance

• Authentic French design with architecture by Andrew Skurman, interiors by Steven Volpe Design, and construction by Peninsula Custom Homes in 2003
• Featured in Contemporary Classical, The Architecture of Andrew Skurman
• 4 bedrooms, office or 5^th bedroom, 5 full baths, and 2 half-baths
• Designed for one-level living, with private upstairs quarters for staff or guests
• Approximately 9,453 total square feet
  • Main level: 7,158 sq ft
  • Upper level: 810 sq ft
  • Garage: 1,017 sq ft
  • Accessory bldg.: 468 sq ft
  • Plus Finished upper storage: 820 sq ft
  • Plus  Unfinished upper attic: 3,934 sq ft

• Masterfully appointed interiors with exquisite millwork and finishes
• Soaring ceilings up to 13 feet
• Numerous domed circular vestibules off gallery hallways
• Excellent options for office space for today’s work-from-home needs
• Exceptional formal gardens with large recessed spa
• Detached and oversized 4-car garage with EV charging
• Approximately 1.09 gated acres set back from the street
• Excellent Menlo Park public and private schools

Details of the Property

Entrance

Double iron gates open to a long driveway lined with stately walls edged in manicured boxwood; a vast motor court is inlaid with imported Eurocobble in concentric patterns; artfully designed limestone walkway bordered by parterre gardens

Foyer

Formal receiving area with limestone flooring beneath an oval lay light with true divided light design and classic lantern chandelier; walls and extensive millwork with a soft faux finish are introduced and continue into the formal rooms

Great Hall

Grand venue for entertaining with parquet wood floors, coffered 13-foot +/- ceiling with two Chantilly chandeliers by Dennis and Leen, and masterfully crafted wall moldings; three sets of French doors, all with Cremone hardware, open to the rear terrace; masonry gas-log fireplace with imported Parisian mantelpiece

Bar

An antique armoire in the great hall opens to reveal a full bar with significant cabinetry plus Sub-Zero icemaker and full-height refrigerator with two freezer drawers

Dining Room

Formal room with upholstered walls, coffered ceiling above dropped crown moldings, brass chandelier, and French doors to the rear terrace; built-in furniture-style cabinetry for storage plus adjoining customized silver/dish closet

Kitchen

French country design features antiqued limestone floors, glazed tile counters with full-height backsplashes, island with solid marble counter and table-height extension for dining, plus built-in desk center

Appliances

Thermador gas range with 6 burners, griddle, and 2 ovens; Thermador microwave, oven, and warming drawer; 2 Miele dishwashers; Sub-Zero refrigerator entirely concealed with custom cabinetry

Breakfast Room

Two circular vestibules, plus a third vestibule from the great hall, enter this large casual dining room overlooking the rear grounds

Guest Bedroom Suite

Located in the central gallery off the kitchen; fine carpet, walk-in closet, French doors to the grounds, and en suite marble bath with tub and custom opaque glass doors concealing the curbless shower and separate commode room

Office Suite (or possible bedroom)

Beyond the guest bedroom suite is an office (or potential bedroom) finished in oak, including library shelves and integrated media space; walk-in closet plus en suite marble bath with custom opaque glass door on the curbless shower and private commode room

Primary Bedroom Suite & Fitness Center

Privately located spacious suite has carpet, French doors to the grounds, and gas-log masonry fireplace with solid marble mantelpiece; separate room with outside front entrance, ideal for fitness; en suite marble bath with custom opaque glass doors to a commode room and to a curbless shower; fully customized walk-in closet with island

Second Primary Suite

Connecting to the primary suite is a second marble bath with private bidet and commode room, jetted tub, and second fully customized walk-in closet with island; a circular vestibule enters to an adjoining bedroom or office with oak paneling, masonry gas-log fireplace with imported Parisian stone mantelpiece, and French doors to the rear grounds

Upstairs Staff/Guest Quarters

Carpeted living room, separate bedroom with walk-in closet, and en suite tiled bath with pedestal sink and tub with overhead shower

The Grounds

• Louvered double doors conceal a built-in barbecue center with sink
• Vast rear limestone terrace with large reflecting pond-style spa
• Flower-arranging room with skylights, cabinetry, counter space, and sink
• Formal parterre rose garden, knot garden designed for sculpture display, and concealed raised vegetable beds
• Newly planted lawn

Other Features

• Formal powder room with upholstered walls and cloak room just off the foyer
• Half-bath off the rear foyer to the garage
• Large laundry room with sink, washer, and dryer
• Radiant-heated floors on the main level
• Ceiling heights reaching ~15 feet
• Extra-thick solid wood interior doors with concealed hinges
• Multi-zone air conditioning
• Security and surveillance
• Detached, extra-wide 4-car garage with epoxy floor and wiring for EV charger
• Lutron programmable lighting, with option for remote control
• Distributed sound speakers
• 2 significant walk-in storage spaces on upper level
• Backup generator serving the majority of the home