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
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
Contact
Tom LeMieux, MBA
650-465-7459
tom@lemieuxRE.com
DRE 01066910
Alicia Young
415.601.4900
alicia@lemieuxRE.com
DRE 02234525