This beautiful home offers remarkable privacy and comfort beyond a circular gated driveway surrounded by beautiful gardens. Traditional and timeless, the well-appointed home begins with a spacious main level, with most rooms opening to the gardens. A remodeled chef’s kitchen fully opens to the family room plus there is a library and large recreation/media room. A mezzanine-level, sky-lit room offers ideal space for an office, playroom, or fitness center. Upstairs, there are three large bedroom suites, highlighted by the master suite with fireplace, remodeled bathroom, and large private patio. A small studio located on the rear grounds has electricity and cable TV making it suitable for a variety of uses. The home’s ideal location in central Atherton is just 2 miles from downtown shopping and dining in Menlo Park and minutes to venture capital centers on Sand Hill Road as well as Stanford University. 

At a Glance

• 3 bedrooms, library, and 3.5 baths
• Detached, finished studio with electricity and cable TV
• Approximately 3,610 square feet
• Dual-gated entrances with significant off-street parking
• Formal living and dining rooms
• Customized office/library for two
• Remodeled kitchen and adjoining family room
• Recreation/media room (converted from garage)
• Mezzanine level room with flexibility for a playroom, fitness center, or office
• Three upstairs bedrooms, each with en suite bath, including master suite with fireplace and private patio
• Lushly planted gardens and numerous patios for outdoor living
• Lot size of approximately 0.4 acres (17,550 square feet)

Details of the Home

Foyer

Two-story ceiling with dramatic iron and crystal sphere light and tile floor

Library

Double door entrance; wall of built-ins with two integrated workstations; hardwood floors, which continue into the living areas

Living Room

Beamed and paneled cathedral ceiling, front and rear terrace access, and fireplace

Dining Room

Chair rail molding, vaulted ceiling with clerestory windows, and front terrace access (note: chandelier excluded)

Kitchen

White cabinets, including island, with absolute black granite slab counters and full height backsplashes; breakfast area with Dutch door to side

Appliances

All by Thermador including gas cooktop, microwave, oven, warming drawer, dishwasher, and refrigerator

Family Room

Fully open to the kitchen; carpet, walk-in, organized pantry closet, gas fireplace, media center, and French doors to the rear yard

Recreation/Media Room

Converted from garage with built-ins on two walls, including space for media

Mezzanine Level

Flexible use space for fitness, office, or play room with two operable skylights, carpet, and storage beneath the eaves; laundry room with Samsung washer and dryer

Master Bedroom Suite

Lofty ceiling, fireplace with overhead media wiring, customized walk-in closet, and French doors to a large private patio; en suite marble bath has two vessel sinks, whirlpool tub, large shower, and private commode room

Bedroom Suites

Two additional bedrooms, each with carpet, customized walk-in closet, and en suite bath with tub and overhead shower

Other Features

• Guest powder room
• Security alarm
• Dual-zone heating and air conditioning
• Invisible dog fence
• Finished studio with electricity and cable TV
• Gated driveway with ample parking