Presenting a modern interpretation of an East Coast farmhouse, this stunning home was built with extraordinary style in 2018. Designed with an eye for symmetry and detailed with a standing seam metal roof and welcoming covered front porch, the property exudes impressive curb appeal on one of the area’s most coveted streets. Inside, the blend of traditional and modern elements continues with impeccable design details unfolding at every turn. Floors of rich hardwood or wood-like tile plus an array of stones and tiles stretch across all three levels, tying together the expansive living spaces with a cohesive aesthetic. At the heart of the home, the great room's retractable glass doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and out, leading to a covered terrace that awaits al fresco enjoyment and everyday lounging. The formal dining room stands ready for memorable dinners, supported by a stunning kitchen equipped with top-tier appliances and designed to be the center of both culinary creativity and social interaction. There is also a dedicated office, conveniently located just off the foyer, adding the perfect place for a remote office, if needed.
Personal accommodations comprise 5 bedrooms plus an additional room with flexible use along with 6.5 baths. The upstairs primary suite is a true haven with private balcony and two adjacent bedroom suites that are ideal for family members. Guest comfort is effortlessly managed with inviting suites on both the main and lower levels. Rounding out the amenities is a tremendous recreation room with full bar and two-way fireplace shared with a spacious lower terrace that connects to the rear grounds.
Located in a family-friendly neighborhood just blocks from downtown's vibrant shops and restaurants, and with access to esteemed Menlo Park schools, this home is a premier choice for those seeking an extraordinary lifestyle on the Peninsula.
Summary of the Home
- Picture-perfect modern farmhouse built in 2018 on a premier central Menlo Park street
- Three levels with 5 bedrooms, office, flexible-use room, and 6.5 baths
- Approximately 4,786 square feet of living space (per County records)
- Lot size of approximately 9,975 square feet (per County records)
- Impressive curb appeal with symmetry in design, standing seam metal roof, and welcoming covered front porch; a manicured yard, paver stone driveway, and walkways in Connecticut bluestone and crushed stone enhance the setting
- Craftsman-style front door, with 6 inset panes of glass and matching side lights, opens to a traditional foyer; hardwood floors in a soft grey hue are introduced and continue throughout the main and upper levels
- Formal dining room, just off the foyer, features a halo chandelier with electric candles and an expansive front window
- Tremendous great room spans the rear of the home with a spacious living area highlighted by retractable stacking glass doors to a covered terrace; a gas-log fireplace is sleekly outlined in book-matched honed natural stone beneath media wiring
- A large casual dining area is defined by a bay window and clear glass pendant, matching three that are above the kitchen island; an additional bank of cabinetry with serving counter and Sub-Zero wine cooler for entertaining needs
- Custom, to-the-ceiling white cabinetry surrounds the kitchen, all topped in quartz with matching subway-set tiled backsplashes inset with mini mosaic keystones; a contrasting wood-grain island has seating on one side
- Appliances include: Wolf gas range with 6 burners, griddle, and 2 ovens; Wolf microwave drawer; Asko dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer
- Track-hung solid wood doors conceal an office just off the foyer; custom walnut display shelves at ceiling height encircle the room on three sides plus there are two separate workstations with walnut cabinetry
- Main-level bedroom suite features a lighted fan and recessed lighting, a customized closet, and en suite bath with tiled shower and mosaic flooring
- Upstairs primary bedroom suite features a lighted ceiling fan, entire wall of custom wood-grain cabinetry with media space, French doors to a private balcony, and customized walk-in closet; the en suite marble bath has a dual-sink vanity, soaking tub, shower with ceiling, fixed, and hand-held sprays, and private commode room
- Two upstairs bedroom suites, each with overhead lighting, organized closet, and en suite bath (one with white-tiled frameless-glass shower and one with tub with overhead shower enclosed with track-hung frameless-glass doors
- Large lower-level recreation room has wood-like tile floors, an entire wall of custom cabinetry with media space, and a two-way linear gas fireplace flanked by French doors opening to a large patio with spiral staircase to the rear grounds
- A separate area is devoted to entertaining with a full bar appointed with rustic wood paneling on the walls and on the island with counter seating; quartzite countertops span the area and appliances include a Sharp microwave drawer, Bosch dishwasher, plus Sub-Zero mini refrigerator and separate wine cooler
- Lower-level carpeted bedroom suite has a lighted fan, organized walk-in closet, and French doors to the patio; the en suite bath features a frameless-glass shower with pebblestone floor and subway-set polished grey tiles
- Additional flexible-use room, with carpet, organized closet, and light well windows, plus adjacent bath with steam shower surrounded in subway-set glazed tile and pebblestone flooring
- Other features: formal powder room with vessel sink and custom wallcovering; upstairs laundry room with sink, Electrolux washer/dryer, and folding counter; lower-level laundry room with hookups; customized mud room just off the attached 2-car garage wired for EV charging; dual-zone air conditioning; security alarm; recirculating hot water
- Private rear grounds include a covered bluestone terrace with paneled cathedral ceiling, 4 skylights, and halo chandelier; cable-strung railings outline the lower terrace accessible by a contemporary spiral staircase, also with cable-strung railings
- Premier location on a tucked-away circular street just blocks from downtown shops and restaurants
- Excellent Menlo Park schools: Oak Knoll Elementary; Hillview Middle; Menlo-Atherton High (buyer to confirm)
