On a gated corner lot in west Atherton, this estate home exudes classic, timeless elegance. Built in 2008, the home boasts numerous updates, including newly refinished hardwood floors, freshly painted kitchen cabinetry, new carpet in some rooms, and stunning lighting selections. The two-story floor plan showcases grand-scaled rooms, refined millwork, detailed ceilings, and extensive custom built-ins. Rooms flow easily from one to the other with a floor plan that welcomes entertaining on any scale and easily connects to the rear grounds. Luxurious amenities are plentiful, including a mahogany-paneled library, and two fully customized wine cellars accommodating more than 1,500 bottles. There are 5 spacious bedrooms, each with en suite bath, including a sumptuous master suite plus a main-level suite perfect for guests. Outside on the grounds of just over one acre, a pool and spa await catered by a large cabana with barbecue kitchen, full bath, and plenty of space for entertaining. Completing the appeal of this exquisite home is its ideal location with access to top-rated Las Lomitas schools and close proximity to Stanford University and Sand Hill Road venture capital centers.  

Details of the Home

Entrance

A gated circular driveway precedes the impressive front entrance outlined with quoin accents around oversized and arched front doors with operational glass panels and iron grillwork

Foyer

Two-story, open receiving area introduces refinished hardwood floors that extend throughout the main level, many with inlaid feature strips; a cascading staircase is lined with a scrolled iron railing

Living Room

Step down from the foyer; tray ceiling with sculptural glass chandelier, glass-enclosed fireplace flanked by floor-to-ceiling display shelves, and two sets of French doors to wrought iron balconettes 

Dining Room

Formal venue features a tray ceiling with chandelier, wainscot paneling, and three side-by-side windows overlooking the front grounds 

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

Newly painted cabinetry, some with glass fronts and including large island and desk center, topped in honed granite slab with tumbled limestone backsplashes; separate breakfast room with chandelier and French door to the rear terrace

Appliances

Monogram gas range with 2 ovens; KitchenAid microwave and dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator and separate freezer

Family Room

Towering beamed cathedral ceiling, full wall of windows and French doors to the terrace and pool, and gas-log fireplace surrounded by custom cabinetry; a “Juliet” balcony overlooks the room from the hallway above; an adjoining bar includes a wine refrigerator and sink 

Library

Fully paneled in Honduran mahogany with integrated cabinetry, library shelves, and gas-log fireplace beneath a white coffered ceiling

Main-Level Bedroom Suite 

New carpet and en suite bath in limestone and Carrara marble with large shower; (note: walk-in closet has been converted to a wine cellar) 

Upstairs Master Bedroom Suite

Double door entrance to the bedroom with new carpet, gas-log fireplace, and two customized walk-in closets; en suite limestone and granite bath has a skylight, dual-sink vanity, jetted tub, frameless glass- shower, and private commode room 

Upstairs Bedroom Suites

Three bedrooms, one with new carpet, and each with en suite limestone or marble bath (one with tub and overhead shower and two with large showers)

Other Features 

Formal powder room; large laundry room with Samsung washer and dryer, sink, and laundry chute; rear staircase convenient to the family room; central vacuum; fire sprinklers; security alarm; whole-home audio; attached 3-car garage with epoxy floor, significant built-ins, EV charging, and attic storage

The Grounds

Separately fenced pool and spa surrounded in limestone decking; level lawn; Connecticut bluestone terrace off the cabana with barbecue kitchen, sink, and refrigerator, plus full bath with shower