Dating back to 1918, this landmark estate has been meticulously restored for modern livability. Heated floors, Venetian plaster walls, richly detailed gilded moldings, and crystal chandeliers establish a setting that is especially suited to grand-scale entertaining. Private living quarters are distributed across three levels and include 8 bedroom suites, an additional full bath, and 2 half-baths. There is a world-class wine cellar, a theatre, 3 family rooms, and a dedicated executive office. Home automation manages sound, lighting, climate, and security, while solar power supports the home’s electrical needs and a Tesla charging station is in the garage. Set behind gates on approximately 1.7 acres, the grounds unfold as a series of formal gardens, expansive terraces, and towering hedges that create layered privacy and exceptional outdoor environments for al fresco gatherings. Located in central Atherton, this home offers proximity to Stanford University, Silicon Valley technology and venture capital centers, two international airports, and excellent public and private schools.

At a Glance

• Original circa 1918 landmark estate masterfully renovated between 2000 and 2003

• 8 bedrooms, 9 full baths, and 2 half-baths

• Approximately 12,783 total square feet
  - Main: 7,568
  - Upper: 1,347
  - Lower: 1,762
  - Garage: 2,106

• Heated limestone or hardwood floors, Venetian plaster walls, elaborate carved and gilded moldings, and crystal chandeliers

• Grand formal venues, inside and out

• Chef’s kitchen, 3 family rooms, office, theatre, and 2,000-bottle wine cellar with tasting room

• 4 main-level bedroom suites, including primary, 3 upstairs suites, and 1 lower-level suite

• Solar-powered electricity

• Garage parking for 4 cars, with Tesla charging

• Magnificent grounds with secluded pool and spa, vast terraces, and formal gardens

• Approximately 1.74 acres (75,600 square feet) with two gated entrances

Details of the Home

Entrance
Gated main entrance and circular motor court around a fountain; front terrace lined with stone balustrades

Foyer & Gallery
Iron and glass doors; main foyer and two galleries each opening to the courtyard terrace and all with limestone floors

Living Room
Parquet wood floors; 16-foot ceiling with two antique crystal Parisian chandeliers; 3 sets of French doors to the rear terrace and rose garden; masonry fireplace with carved stone mantelpiece

Dining Room
Coved ceiling with gold-leaf carved moldings, parquet wood floor, and Murano glass chandelier

Executive Office
Wainscot paneling and coffered ceiling; fireplace with Italian marble mantelpiece; custom cabinetry with 2 workstations

Kitchen and Family Room
Granite slab counters; island with seating; casual dining area; family room with gas-log fireplace and original carved stone mantelpiece; French doors to the courtyard terrace; floors in grey-hued oak

Appliances
Wolf gas cooktop; Robert Yick gas wok burner; 2 Thermador ovens; 2 Dacor warming drawers; GE microwave; Gaggenau steam basket; Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer; compactor; Miele dishwasher; Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawers

Second Family Room & Bar
Casual side entrance; central room with crimson walls, gilded moldings, and exotic marble bar with refrigerator, sink, and Miele espresso maker; step-down family room with two plantation fans and surround sound

Bathroom
All travertine tile with shower, convenient to an outside entrance to the pool

Main-Level Primary Suite
Sitting area with gas-log fireplace and Parisian mantelpiece; bedroom with rock crystal chandelier and private terrace; customized walk-in closet plus 3 additional closets; marble and limestone bath with dual-sink vanity, jetted tub, steam shower, and private bidet/commode room

Three Main-Level Bedroom Suites
Each with customized walk-in closet and en suite marble bath (one with jetted tub and overhead shower; one with shower; one with tub and overhead shower); one bedroom with ladder to a loft

Three Upper-Level Bedroom Suites & Family Room
Central family/playroom with gas-log fireplace; three carpeted bedrooms, one with private patio and each with en suite bath (two with tub and separate shower and one with shower)

Theatre (lower level)
Harlequin-patterned walls, fiber optic starry ceiling lights, retractable screen, projector, and outside entrance

Wine Cellar and Tasting Room (lower level)
Tasting/dining room with crimson Venetian plaster walls; separate temperature-controlled wine cellar for approximately 2,000 bottles with hand-painted mural of the home

Fitness Center/Bedroom Suite (lower level)
Mirrored wall, full wall of closets, and en suite bath with marble shower

The Grounds

• Vast rear terrace off the living room

• Main courtyard terrace with koi pond and fountain off the galleries and family room

• Oval formal rose garden

• Parterre-style vegetable garden and adjacent chicken coop

• Statue garden with center fountain

• Secret shade garden designed for fragrance and color

• Pool with 6 canopy jets and separate in-ground spa, each with cover

• Flowering Chinese ornamental trees and numerous citrus trees

Other Features

• Formal powder room with upholstered walls

• Lower-level half-bath

• Main-level laundry with sink and Maytag washer and dryer

• Heated floors throughout

• Custom drapery throughout plus automated blinds in some rooms

• Lutron programmable lighting

• Distributed sound speakers

• Security and surveillance

• Multi-zone air conditioning on main and upper levels

• Solar electricity

• Backup generator

• Two attached 2-car garages, one with Tesla charging