224 Park Lane, Atherton

Located behind double gates on the premier street in the Menlo Circus Club area, this home exudes classic and timeless estate living. The grand residence, built in 2007, spans three levels of superbly appointed interiors with a wonderful flow for entertaining as well as comfortable everyday living. Towering ceilings, walnut floors, and wide passageways are hallmarks of the design, which centers around a balcony-encircled staircase at the rear of the foyer. Formal rooms are grand-scaled, the kitchen and family room combination is the perfect central gathering space, plus there is a library, customized office for two, and upstairs reading lounge – all ideal for today’s work-from-home needs. The lower level unfolds with a recreation lounge and bar, oversized wine cellar for any fine collection, cinema-quality theatre, plus a bedroom suite customized for a fitness center with steam shower. There are 6 spacious bedrooms arranged over the three levels, each with en suite bath, including the upstairs primary suite with second steam shower. Adding to the accommodations is a detached guest house with adjoining loggia and fireplace terrace with barbecue center. A pool and spa, built-in trampoline, and soccer-sized synthetic lawn assist with the healthy lifestyle this home affords.

Highlights of the Home

  • Three-level custom home built in 2007

  • Premier Circus Club location

  • 6 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, and 3 half-baths in the main home

  • Studio guest house with bath and adjoining loggia with refreshment center and media

  • Approximately 9,773 total square feet

    • Main residence: 8,779 sq. ft.

    • Guest house: 320 sq. ft.

    • 3-car detached garage: 674 sq. ft.

  • Walnut floors in the main-level public rooms; wool carpeting in bedrooms and lower level

  • Library plus fully customized office for two

  • Lower-level lounge, theatre, fitness center (or bedroom suite), and large wine cellar

  • Steam showers in primary suite and fitness center

  • Pool and elevated spa, fire pit, fireplace terrace and barbecue center, built-in trampoline, plus vast yard of synthetic lawn

  • Lot Size: 43,844  Approximately (1.01 acres)

  • Menlo Park schools

Details of the Home

Entrance

Electronic gated entrance, formal gardens and lawn around a circular fountain, and all-limestone hardscape

Foyer

Two-story beamed and paneled ceiling above walnut floors set in a herringbone pattern; a sweeping three-story staircase outlined with custom iron railings ascends to a balcony overlook fully encircling the foyer and offering a delightful reading area

Living Room

Deep coffered ceiling with extensive millwork, fireplace with precast stone mantelpiece and wall of windows with French doors to the rear terrace

Dining Room

Spacious formal venue with layers of crown moldings, three custom pendant lights, and French doors overlooking the front grounds

Butler’s Pantry

Custom color cabinetry with leaded-glass fronts, Calacatta marble counters, and mirrored backsplash; Gaggenau espresso center, Sub-Zero wine cooler, and extra-large walk-in pantry

Kitchen

Soft white cabinetry and custom color island, all topped in Calacatta marble slab with full-height backsplashes beneath a shiplap paneled ceiling; island with counter seating plus separate breakfast area with French doors to the rear grounds

Appliances

Viking gas range with 6 burners, double griddle, two full-size ovens, and stainless steel backsplash; Viking wall oven, microwave, and warming drawer; two Miele dishwashers; Sub-Zero refrigerator

Family Room

Fully open to the kitchen with French doors to the rear grounds, fireplace with cast stone mantelpiece, and wall-mounted media with 7.1 surround sound

Library

Walnut cabinetry, wainscot, and coffered ceiling beams, wall of windows with French doors opening to a front terrace, plus fireplace with precast mantelpiece

Office

Fully customized with glass-topped partner’s desk and wall of cabinetry; all-wood beamed and paneled cathedral ceiling and French doors overlooking the front gardens

Bedroom Suite

Shiplap, beamed cathedral ceiling, carpet, double French doors overlooking the front, and dressing area with closets; en suite limestone and tile bath with frameless-glass shower

Primary Bedroom Suite

Vaulted ceiling, sitting area, fireplace, and dressing area with fully customized walk-in closet; bathroom in all Calacatta marble, including dual-sink vanity, air jet tub, oversized steam shower, and private commode room

Bedroom Suites

Three upstairs suites, one with built-in study center beneath a loft play area and one with built-in desk center and bunk beds; two en suite baths each have a frameless-glass shower and one has a tub with overhead shower

Lounge & Wine Cellar

Wall of cabinetry with integrated media and French doors to a large terrace with stairs up to the rear grounds; a full bar has limestone-topped counter seating, an icemaker, beer tap refrigerator, and wine cooler; fully customized and temperature-controlled wine cellar

Theatre

Double door entrance to two tiers of seating beneath an elevated coved ceiling with gilded finish; projection system, surround sound, and cinema screen

Bedroom Suite/Fitness Center

Currently designed as a fitness center with fully mirrored wall and en suite bath with steam shower

Guest House & Loggia

  • Limestone flooring, shiplap and beamed cathedral ceiling, and French doors to the terrace.

  • Bathroom with shower and outside entrance

  • Attached loggia has media wiring and concealed refreshment center with sink and refrigerator

Systems

  • Programmable Lutron lighting

  • Distributed audio speakers inside and out

  • Heating and air conditioning with 3 zones 

  • Security alarm

  • Central vacuum

The Grounds

  • Main limestone terrace with large circular fire pit

  • Fireplace terrace with barbecue center and refrigerator

  • Slate tile roof, copper gutters and downspouts, and limestone hardscape

  • Pool with elevated spa; outdoor shower

  • Built-in trampoline

  • Soccer-sized rear yard of synthetic lawn

Other Features

  • Formal powder room, half-bath near the kitchen, and lower-level half-bath

  • Fully customized mud room with outside entrance to the garage

  • Large, main-level laundry room with Calacatta marble counters, Maytag washer/dryer, and sink

  • Detached 3-car garage

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At A Glance

Status:

Sold

List Price:

$19,950,000

Bedrooms:

6

Bathrooms:

6 Full, 3 Half-Baths

House Size:

8,779 Main House SF, 320 SF Guest House

Lot Size:

1.01 Acres