76 Fairview Avenue,
Atherton
Beyond a gated circular driveway in central Atherton, this prestigious home exudes classic European elegance with vine-covered exteriors, arched dormer windows, and ebony shutters. There are 5 bedrooms on the upper level plus a 1-bedroom guest house with full kitchen. Beautifully appointed formal living and dining rooms precede the kitchen and family room combination and 2 customized offices, one at each end of the home, provide ample space for a playroom and study center, if needed. Set on almost one acre, the fully landscaped level grounds include a lap pool and spa plus your own farmer’s market with chicken coop and vegetable gardens. This exceptional residence is just minutes to excellent Menlo Park schools, Sand Hill Road venture capital centers, Stanford University, and commuter routes to all of Silicon Valley.
At a Glance
- 5 bedrooms, 2 offices, 4 full baths, and 2 half-baths
- 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house with full kitchen
- Approximately 6,854 total square feet
- Main residence: 5,076
- 3-car garage: 814
- Guest house: 974
- Lap pool and spa
- Vegetable gardens
- Approximately 0.931 acres; 40,569 square feet
- Excellent Menlo Park schools
Details of the Home
Entrance
Gated circular driveway; double front doors with inset glass panes; traditional foyer introduces hardwood floors that continue into the main living areas
Living Room
Crown moldings, fireplace, and French doors to a private patio
Dining Room
Formal room with wainscot paneling, crown moldings, and chandelier
Kitchen
Glazed cabinetry topped in honed limestone with tile and mosaic backsplash; center island topped in butcher block; casual dining area with built-in banquettes on two sides; desk center
Appliances
Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop; 2 Dacor ovens; KitchenAid dishwasher and compactor; Sub-Zero refrigerator
Family Room
Fully open to the kitchen, adjoining wet bar, fireplace, and French doors plus sliding glass doors to the rear terrace
Office
Privately located off the family room and wet bar; floor-to-ceiling library shelves, gas-log fireplace, and French doors to the patio shared with the living room
Office/Playroom
Located off the kitchen with extensive cabinetry and integrated workstation
Upstairs Primary Bedroom Suite
Vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors, customized walk-in closet, and spacious en suite bath with two Calacatta marble vanities, whirlpool tub, frameless glass shower, and private commode room
4 Upstairs Bedrooms and 3 Baths
Bedroom with en suite bath with tub and overhead shower; two bedrooms, one with direct access to a bath with tub and overhead shower; large privately located bedroom by the rear stairs with en suite bath with shower
Guest House
Three sets of French doors to the living room; kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator; bedroom and bath with steam shower
Other Features
- Formal powder room
- Mudroom and half-bath
- Laundry room with KitchenAid washer/dryer, sink, ironing center, and outside entrance
- Attached 3-car garage with built-ins and epoxy floor
- Nest thermostats
- Dual-zone heating and air conditioning
- Security alarm
- Lap pool and elevated spa
- Vast herringbone brick terraces and level lawn
- Gardening area with raised vegetable beds