With timeless elegance and exquisite finishes throughout, this Atherton estate was masterfully constructed in 2006 and presents absolute symmetry in design inspired by villas in the French countryside. On nearly an acre of exceptionally private land, this gated estate’s undeniable allure is heightened by a commanding presence with graceful arched dormers and a vast expanse of verdant landscaping outlined with manicured boxwood hedges. French limestone, in Versailles pattern, adorns the walkway and continues inside to an elegant receiving area. Custom millwork, wide-plank walnut floors, and smooth-finished stucco are hallmarks of the home’s refined elegance. 

Spanning three levels and comprising 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 3 powder rooms, this estate offers a dedicated office perfectly suited for today’s remote work environment. Finished in mahogany, the home office provides extensive built-ins integrated with an executive desk, wet bar with refrigerator and French doors offering private access to the stunning rear grounds. 

Additional lavish amenities are plentiful beginning with formal venues for hosting gatherings of any size. A sparkling crystal chandelier brings the dining room to life while an antique French limestone mantelpiece in the living room creates a striking focal point. These marvelous spaces offer French doors inviting al fresco enjoyment on connecting terraces amid flourishing gardens. 

Entertaining is effortless with a butler’s pantry with wine cooler leading to an immaculate, gourmet kitchen sure to please even the most discerning chef. Custom Rutt cabinetry in a glazed finish is topped in limestone and surrounds a wood center island with elevated breakfast bar seating. High-end appliances stand ready for the ultimate culinary experience with a Viking gas range with pot filler, a warming drawer, microwave, dual Miele dishwashers, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer. The kitchen is designed for social meal preparation with the adjoining casual dining area and family room just beyond. Crowned by a 16-foot ceiling outlined in exposed beams with corbels, the inviting great room features a fireplace with antique French mantelpiece and offers a compelling venue for relaxed gatherings that seamlessly flow to the loggia for year-round, California indoor-outdoor living. 

The upstairs bedroom wing provides privacy and restful quarters. There are four bedrooms on the upper level, including the primary suite, a secondary suite, and two bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill bath. The primary suite is a private retreat complete with fireplace, Romeo and Juliet balcony, fully customized walk-in closet with center island, and a sumptuous marble bath with radiant floors, separate vanities, jetted tub, large shower, and private commode.

When it’s time to relax and unwind, the lower level stands ready for recreation, media, and fitness. French terracotta tile floors blend with carpet to unify spacious rooms throughout. The game room is the ultimate destination for adults and children alike with ample space for three gaming tables, an entertaining bar and private powder bath. The lower level family room presents opportunities for media and gaming and connects to a patio with stairs to the rear grounds enabling children to fluidly go back and forth, inside and out. Health and well-being are easily achieved in the mirrored fitness studio with adjacent secondary laundry facilities. Completing the lower level is a bedroom, with dual-access bath, offering private quarters for visiting guests or an au pair. 

Interior comfort fluidly transitions to an array of outdoor amenities. The grounds offer appealing destinations for both entertaining and recreation including vast limestone terraces, a covered loggia with fireplace, an outdoor kitchen with bar, and a sport court suited for pickleball, volleyball, basketball and a tennis rebounder. Expansive lawn surrounds it all in complete privacy. 

Distinguishing features of this remarkable property include a convenient upstairs laundry room with double units, formal and casual powder baths on the main level, three HVAC zones, security system, Bouvet pewter window and door hardware, Perrin and Rowe and Rohl plumbing fixtures, copper metal and an oversized 3-car detached garage with significant built-in storage and integrated exterior storage rooms. 

With an outstanding and quiet location in central Atherton, this exceptional residence is located just moments from top private schools including Sacred Heart and Menlo School, Stanford University, Sand Hill Road, Palo Alto, major tech campuses throughout Silicon Valley and SFO and SJC international airports.

Generously proportioned yet intimate, the design of this residence reflects a dynamic synthesis of classic and modern elements that are on trend. We invite you to come see all that this magnificent property has to offer.