This architecturally expanded mid-century home in sought-after Lindenwood offers a unique blend of timeless elegance and modern amenities on nearly one acre of private grounds. The main residence boasts 7 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, plus there are ancillary detached rooms and a bath adding flexibility for guests or studio needs. Highlighting the home is a dramatic two-story addition inspired by Shakespeare’s Folger Library featuring a stunning spiral cherry staircase crafted entirely without nails. Outdoors, a private rear yard invites relaxation with its sparkling pool, separate spa, and expansive lawn area ideal for recreation or garden parties. With its proximity to excellent Menlo Park schools and a serene setting, this home represents a perfect blend of luxury and comfort in one of the area’s most desirable locations.

Details of the Home

Entrance

Craftsman-influenced front entrance with slate tile walkway, Craftsman light fixtures, and two pergolas defining garden beds

Foyer

Front door, with ribbon glass side light, opens to a foyer with tile floor and wood-paneled walls and ceiling showcasing the original mid-century style

Living Room 

Spacious formal venue with new carpet, beamed and paneled all-wood cathedral ceiling outlining a front wall of glass; a focal point fireplace is surrounded to the ceiling in ledgestone

Dining Room

Large formal room has hardwood floor, a tray ceiling with uplighting, and sliding glass door to the rear grounds; double doors and side lights, all with custom stained glass, offer privacy from the kitchen

Kitchen

Spacious open area with vaulted skylit ceiling, 5 operable clerestory windows, and two fans; maple cabinetry, including desk center and island with counter seating, is topped in granite slab; ample space for family room and/or casual dining

Appliances

Wolf induction cooktop, 2 KitchenAid ovens, Bosch dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator and separate freezer

Great Room

Architecturally designed two-story addition, connected via a spiral staircase built of steam-bent cherry with ebony wood joiners; the family room begins with an elevated music area all finished with hardwood floors and a circle of Indian slate tile beneath the staircase; a focal point fireplace is flanked by banquette seating; French doors the rear and side yards, retractable cinema screen, and coffered ceiling

Main Level Bedrooms and Baths

Off the kitchen is a bedroom and bath with shower; a separate wing has three bedrooms and a bath with curbless shower; two bedrooms are served by a bath with dual-sink vanity and shower

Upstairs Primary Bedroom Suite

The carpeted bedroom has a vaulted wood ceiling with fan, walk-in closet, and two large mirrored closets; the en suite bath, in granite tile and marble, has a dual-sink vanity and separate room with jetted tub, steam shower, and private balcony

Upstairs Library & Media/Multipurpose

The custom-built spiral staircase leads up to a library, also accessible from the primary suite hallway; the intricate stair railing design outlines the area; at the opposite end of the library, across the family room below, is a media/multipurpose room with operable wooden shutters overlooking the family room, 6 skylights, and 2 private balconies

Other Features

·     Formal powder room 

·     Laundry room with sink, washer, dryer, and outside entrance

·     Partial solar-power

·     Detached 8-car tandem garage

·     Adjoining the garage is a bath with shower and poolside entrance, a guest room with sliding glass door to a rear courtyard, plus a separate studio, also with sliding glass door to the courtyard

·     Pool with cover and separate spa in a gazebo

·     Multiple storage rooms

·     Garden shed and open greenhouse

·     Well for irrigation

Schools

Excellent Menlo Park schools