Atherton, California
Elevator servicing all three levels
High ceilings, crown molding, recessed lighting, custom built-in cabinetry throughout
Built-in speakers throughout
Control4 Home Automation System controlling the home security system, Lutron lighting system, AV system, HVAC
Automatic skylights with moisture sensors that close if there is rain
Oak and travertine floors throughout
New wool carpet
Ring cameras
Entry hall with oversized front door and travertine flooring
Eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, Beaumaniere limestone backsplash, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Dacor 5-burner gas range, Wolf double oven and Miele dishwasher
Butler’s Pantry with granite countertops dual Fisher & Paykel dishwashers, and Sub-Zero wine refrigerator
Stacked Maytag washer and dryer in main level mudroom
Family room with easy access to back patio and pool via French doors
Living room with gas fireplace with 48” limestone mantle
Main level office with nearby to entry hall and powder room
Upper level primary suite with sitting area, private balcony, double-sided fireplace, dressing area, and full bath
Three en suite bedrooms on upper level
Laundry room with new front-loading LG washer and dryer on upper level
Two additional bedrooms and fitness studio on basement level
Temperature-controlled wine room with storage rack for approximately 1,500 bottles
Wet bar adjacent to basement game room
Acoustically treated home theater with surround sound, Panamorph projector, and elevated seating
Multiple storage and systems rooms on basement level
Motorized security gate on both sides of front driveway
Mature landscaping with drip irrigation and outdoor landscape lighting throughout
Multiple built-in overhead electric heaters on patios
Built-in outdoor speakers controlled by integrated Control4 system
Pass-through window from main residence kitchen to back patio with granite bar countertop
Outdoor kitchen on side patio with built in 24” Viking gas grill with two separate gas stove top burners and overhead vent, Viking gas oven, sink, and adjacent wood burning gas starter fireplace with stone surround
Multiple outdoor seating and dining areas
Raised, irrigated cutting garden beds in sunny part of the backyard
Service yard adjacent to detached garage
40‘x17’ pool/spa with key-controlled electric pool cover
Pool cabana with full kitchen and bathroom, heated bluestone floors contiguous with patio hardscape, and sliding doors which open up to patio
Four furnaces and six air conditioners with seven temperature zones
Lutron lighting system
Sequoia central vacuum system
Three hardwired phone lines
Atherton is noted for its heritage trees and park-like setting. With its picturesque streets and average lot size of one acre, Atherton residents cherish their small, quiet community. This serene atmosphere has consistently made Atherton one of the most sought after and most expensive addresses in the country.
In the mid-1800’s, the town of Atherton originated as a place for summer homes of wealthy pioneering San Francisco families. The spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy still define the town’s residents of today as it has done for over 200 years.
Atherton is conveniently situated minutes from the downtown Menlo Park shopping district and just a short drive from the bustling downtowns of Palo Alto and Redwood City. Several private schools call Atherton home, and the private Menlo Circus Club provides a swim, tennis, and equestrian venue for local residents. Despite its small size, the town has abundant open space and has its own library and community facilities, including the beautiful Holbrook-Palmer Park.
Over the years, the prestigious Town of Atherton has managed to preserve its charming character as a world apart, in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is a leading hub for high-tech innovation and development. Historically, it produced technological wonders by companies that defined the high technology industry, beginning with semiconductor businesses and research groups. These companies, anchored by Stanford University, formed an ecosystem in which later innovators could thrive: Hewlett-Packard, Apple, Yahoo, Google, Facebook, and many more. Thousands of start-up companies currently call Silicon Valley home.