Located on Atherton’s premier street less than one block from the Menlo Circus Club, this home is a classic example of French provincial architecture. Preceding it all beyond a gated entrance are formal gardens and an extensive inlaid stone motor court presenting the utmost in European styling. Updated throughout with a decidedly French influence, the design showcases parquet and hardwood floors, refreshed walls in a soft white palette in many rooms, and striking crystal chandeliers adorned with ceiling medallions. Spanning two levels of luxurious living, the home offers 5 bedrooms, with 4 upper-level suites, including a very private primary suite, plus staff quarters or an ideal second office on the main level. Adding to the accommodations is a 1-bedroom guest house. The formality of the home continues outside with impeccably manicured gardens, a pool, and expansive pavilion for year-round entertaining – all bordered by towering trees for the ultimate in privacy on more than one acre.

At a Glance

• French provincial home less than one block from Menlo Circus Club
• 5 bedrooms, library, 5 full baths, and 2 half-baths
• 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house
• Approximately 8,790 total square feet
  • Main home: 6,875 sf
  • Guest house: 885 sf
  • 4-car garage: 1,030 sf
• Pool pavilion with kitchen and fireplace
• Pool, formal gardens, redwood groves, koi pond with fountain
• Approximately 1.128 net acres
• Excellent Menlo Park schools

Details of the Home

Entrance
Gated entry opens to an inlaid stone motor court with rows of London Plane trees and borders of lawn

Foyer
Front door with iron grillwork set between two oval windows; parquet wood floor, crystal chandelier, and 3 sets of French doors to the rear grounds

Living Room
Parquet wood floor, crystal chandelier, and masonry fireplace with carved stone surround and chimneypiece from a French chateau; French doors to the front, rear, and library

Library
Paneled, hand-finished walls and cabinetry, custom carpeting, French doors to a side terrace, and full bar with seating, ice maker, and hammered copper sink

Dining Room & Wine Cellar
Wainscot paneling and upholstered walls, parquet wood floor, and French doors to the front gardens; fully customized, temperature-controlled wine cellar with tasting counter and Sub-Zero wine cooler

Kitchen
Antiqued and distressed cabinetry with glazed terra cotta tile countertops and limestone backsplash; limestone and parquet floor, two islands, one with seating, desk center, and walk-in pantry; a butler’s pantry has a Sub-Zero wine cooler plus Thermador oven and warming drawer

Appliances
Thermador 6-burner range with griddle and two ovens beneath an inlaid cast-iron medallion; Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, KitchenAid microwave, two Miele dishwashers, Broan compactor, and two sinks

Breakfast Room
Limestone and parquet floor, exposed beam ceiling, and rear staircase with wrought-iron railing to the bedroom wing

Family Room
Coffered ceiling; limestone and parquet floor, and built-in media center with flat panel television plus projection system and retractable cinema screen; masonry fireplace with limestone surround and chimneypiece and 5 sets of French doors to the rear grounds

Main-Level Bedroom & Bath
Perfect for staff needs or a second office plus adjacent bath with tub and overhead shower

Upstairs Primary Suite
Private bedroom, accessed from the main staircase, has a high ceiling with crystal chandelier, dormer windows on three sides, gas-log fireplace, and 2 fully customized walk-in closets; limestone bathroom with two vanities, jetted tub, steam shower for two, and private commode room

Bedroom Suites
Three bedrooms, each with parquet wood floors, customized closet, and en suite bath (one with shower and two with tub and overhead shower)

Guest House
Living area with limestone floor, surround sound, and full kitchen with gas range; separate bedroom with en suite bath with shower plus laundry area

Other Features

• Formal powder room plus half-bath; laundry room; detached 4-car garage
• Security alarm; central vacuum; 4-zone heating/air conditioning; water filtration system; sound system with individual room controls; Lutron programmable lighting; heated floors in laundry room, primary suite bath, and au pair bedroom
• Large pavilion with ceiling heaters, masonry fireplace, and outdoor kitchen with Viking barbecue, U-Line refrigerator, and sink
• Koi pond with fountain; parterre rose gardens, level lawn, strolling paths, and redwood groves
• Pool with retractable cover