With roots dating back to 1927, this magnificent estate has been masterfully renovated over the years with complete respect for the home’s early heritage. Palladian windows and glass doors exemplify the timeless style along with floors in hardwood and terra cotta tile– all contrasting beautifully with freshly painted crisp white interiors. Recessed lighting, distributed sound inside and out, and total connectivity are just a sampling of the upgrades made to enhance today’s lifestyle. The entire two-story floor plan is designed for indoor/outdoor living with a tremendous loggia with fireplace and media plus a vast upstairs terrace that spans the front of the home. Property grounds include a pool and spa that blend into the formal gardens, a large tucked away sport court, a pool house with sauna and a 1-bedroom guest house with full kitchen and fireplace. With its modern comforts, fresh updates, and treasured heritage, this premier property is located on one of Atherton’s best streets just minutes from top-rated schools, Stanford University, and Sand Hill Road venture capital centers. 

Details of the Home

Entrance

A gated entrance opens to a circular driveway of crushed gravel; paneled doors are set within an elaborate pediment flanked by plasters, quoin accents, and quatrefoil leaded glass windows

Foyer

Two-story ceiling above marble tile flooring with black granite keystones that continues through a paneled archway to the rear foyer with Palladian door to the rear grounds; cascading staircase with custom iron railing

Living Room

Double French door entrance, herringbone-patterned hardwood floor, and wall of Palladian front windows; fireplace with vintage carved marble surround is set between mirrors replicating the Palladian windows

Parlor

Doric column entrance from the living room and three sets of Palladian doors to the rear terrace

Dining Room

Chandelier with crystal beads, hardwood floor, and three sets of Palladian doors to the rear terrace

Wine Cellars

Primary wine cellar off the foyer plus secondary wine cellar, converted from the main-level bedroom suite’s walk-in closet; each features keyless entry, temperature control, and custom racking 

Kitchen

All white cabinetry, including a center island and angled peninsula with seating, all topped with granite slab counters; terra cotta tile flooring and exposed beam ceiling; casual dining area with French doors to the rear grounds and to the loggia

Appliances

Wolf commercial-style cooktop; 2 Viking ovens plus microwave, 2 Viking dishwashers and compactor; Sub-Zero refrigerator

Family Room

Fully open to the kitchen with terra cotta tile floor, exposed beam ceiling, and fireplace with carved solid stone mantelpiece

Library

Richly stained finishes with built-in desk, library shelves, media center, coffered ceiling, and French doors to the rear terrace and a side patio; hardwood floor with inlaid feature strip

Den/Bedroom

Hardwood floor with inlaid feature strip and three divided pane windows

Bathroom

Full bath adjacent to the library and den with white and grey marble tiles and slab and tub with overhead shower

Primary Suite

Double door upstairs entrance, hardwood floors, fireplace beneath media wiring, and French doors to a balconette; dressing room with two customized walk-in closets; remodeled bath in Calacatta Oro marble with dual-sink vanity and separate room with free-standing tub, shower for two, and private commode room

Bedrooms & Baths

Three additional upstairs bedrooms, each with hardwood floors and two with French doors to a balcony; one bedroom with en suite bath with tub and overhead shower and two bedrooms served by a hallway bath with Roman tiled tub and overhead shower

Other Features

Formal half-bath

• Upper-level laundry room with Maytag washer/dryer plus additional laundry facilities, including sink, in the garage

• Whole-home audio system (except secondary bedrooms) and on the loggia and upper-level terrace with individual room controls and iPod docking stations

• Central air conditioning with two zones

• Security alarm system with wiring for surveillance cameras

Exterior Features

Loggia with coffered wood ceiling, media wiring, and wood-burning fireplace with elevated hearth

• Upper-level terrace of terra cotta tile accessed from French doors in the hallway

• Detached, finished and radiant-heated, 3-car garage with extensive built-ins and skylights

• Pool house with sky-lit changing area, sauna, bath with shower, and radiant heat

• Guest house with living area and fireplace, sky-lit kitchen with gas range and refrigerator, separate bedroom with outside entrance, tiled bath with shower, and radiant heat throughout

• Pool and spa

• Free-standing pizza oven

• Large sport court with basketball hoops

• Parterre rose garden and level lawns