96 Laburnum Road, Atherton

Timeless & Elegant Luxury in the Heart of Lindenwood

Enjoy impeccable styling, a prestigious Lindenwood address, and expansive indoor/outdoor enjoyment at this refined home on a corner lot of nearly one acre. Presenting classic and timeless style, this two-story home has been updated and remodeled throughout with the addition of a guest house, pool, and spa on the expansive rear grounds. Fine hardwood floors, French doors, and Carrara marble add elements of classic appeal. Every room is amply proportioned with grand formal venues, a dedicated office, fitness center or playroom, plus a tremendous kitchen and family room and even a basement wine cellar. There are 4 spacious bedrooms, including a main-level suite, plus a large guest house currently doubling as a recreation center and home theatre with cinema screen and projector. Outside, enjoy a garden oasis of almost one acre with sun-swept and shaded areas, wisteria-covered terraces, plus a beautiful pool and elevated spa connected by a waterfall. Topping it all off is the home’s close-in location, providing easy access to top-rated Menlo Park schools as well as downtown shopping and dining.

Details of the Home

Entrance

Enchanting garden entrance on a corner lot of almost one acre; a classic white fence frames lushly planted colorful foliage and lawn with brick walkway to the front door

Foyer

Spacious receiving area has wainscot paneling, a traditional staircase, and window banquette seating; hardwood floors continue throughout the main living areas

Living Room 

Formal elegant room with fireplace, crown molding, and double French doors with matching side lights to the rear grounds

Dining Room & Wine Cellar

Large formal venue features an entire wall of custom cabinetry with Carrara marble serving counter; double French doors and matching side lights open to the rear grounds; adjacent bar area with 2 Sub-Zero wine coolers and a glass-paned door to the basement customized as a wine cellar

Kitchen

Spacious remodeled chef’s kitchen has white perimeter cabinetry and contrasting island with seating, all topped in granite slab with backsplashes in glazed tile with decorative tiled art above the cooktop; extra-large casual dining area has banquette seating on three sides plus a built-in desk center

Stainless Steel Appliances

Dacor 6-burner gas cooktop; 2 Viking ovens; Viking warming drawer and microwave; 2 Bosch dishwashers; icemaker; double French door Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer

Family Room, Bath & Fitness Center

Tremendous room has a towering cathedral ceiling with banks of operable clerestory windows on two sides, a fireplace, French doors to a front terrace, and sliding glass doors to the rear terrace; adjacent remodeled bath is convenient to the pool and the upstairs carpeted fitness center (or playroom)

Office

Just off the family room with pocket doors and elevated front bay window

Main-Level Bedroom Suite

Privately located off the foyer with front plantation shutters and en suite tiled bath with pedestal sink and shower 

Upstairs Primary Suite

Carpeted bedroom has a cathedral ceiling with two crystal chandeliers and 2 walk-in closets with organizers; beautifully remodeled Carrara marble bath has 2 vessel sinks, a clawfoot tub, shower for 2, and private commode room  

Upstairs Bedrooms & Bath

Two large bedrooms, each with lighted fan, carpet, and direct access to a sky-lit bath with clawfoot tub and tiled shower 

Guest House

Large living room with hardwood floors and fully stacking glass doors is currently used as a theatre with cinema screen and projector; kitchen has granite counter seating, dishwasher, and full-size refrigerator; separate dining area; bath with large frameless-glass shower and outside entrance to the pool

Other Features

Large upstairs laundry room with sink; attached 2-car garage with electronically gated driveway and off-street parking; mud room with 2 outside entrances; central air conditioning; distributed sound speakers; security alarm

The Grounds

Expansive bluestone terraces; dark-bottom pool with elevated spa and connecting waterfall; wisteria-covered terrace off the dining room; architecturally designed storage shed; vast stretches of lawn; wisteria-covered elevated playhouse

Schools

Excellent Menlo Park schools

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At A Glance

Status:

Sold

List Price:

$8,250,000

Bedrooms:

4 + Office

Bathrooms:

4

House Size:

5,875 SF + 895 SF Guest House

Lot Size:

0.94 Acre