293 Oak Grove Avenue, Atherton

Stunning Mediterranean Estate

The sought-after Lindenwood neighborhood is the setting for this estate property that combines Mediterranean grace with luxurious modern amenities. Preceded by a gated circular driveway and framed by majestic trees, the verdant grounds wrap around a corner lot of more than one acre of absolute privacy. The home presents an Old World ambiance outside, while the interiors are light and bright with an impressive foyer, grand formal rooms, and a five-star remodeled kitchen and family room combination. Limestone or eco-friendly bamboo floors extend throughout the   two levels, which include 5 bedrooms, each with en suite bath, a customized office, and a fitness center with golf simulator set up. Outside, the newer addition of a pool and spa and a barbecue kitchen await California living plus added recreation is convenient with the walkability of the Lindenwood neighborhood and Flood Park is nearby. Adding the finishing touch, this home has access to excellent Menlo Park schools.

Details of the Home

Entrance

Circular paver stone driveway with electronic gates; impressive portico with limestone staircase and Ionic columns

Foyer

Massive iron and glass doors open to a two-story rotunda foyer with elaborate domed skylight; a solid limestone staircase sweeps to the upper level encircled by the custom iron railings; limestone finishes the floor with inlaid center medallion and matching panels at each room’s entrance; custom French doors open to the loggia and rear grounds

Living Room

Grand formal venue with limestone floor, ceiling medallion with contemporary beaded pendant, and fireplace with elaborately carved limestone mantelpiece flanked by custom French doors; wide pocket doors, with inlaid etched glass panes, conceal the adjoining family room

Office

Double French doors open from the foyer; fully paneled in cherry wood with a glass-topped desk, library shelves, coffered ceiling, hardwood floors, plus adjoining work room

Dining Room

Coffered ceiling with center medallion showcases a contemporary glass bead pendant above the limestone floor; a custom front window matches the design of the home’s French doors

Butler’s Pantry

Remodeled with honed granite counters, large sink, full-height and two under-counter Eurocave wine coolers, plus walk-in pantry

Kitchen

Completely remodeled with white cabinetry, including desk center, topped in contrasting honed granite with contemporary mosaic tiled backsplash; tremendous island with counter seating is waterfall-wrapped in natural Taj Mahal quartzite; large casual dining area with chandelier

Appliances

Viking 6-burner gas cooktop; Viking warming drawer; 2 Thermador ovens; 2 LG dishwashers; GE microwave; 2 paneled Sub-Zero refrigerators, each with freezer drawer

Family Room

Fully open to the kitchen with gas-log fireplace with carved limestone mantelpiece, built-in media cabinetry, and two sets of custom French doors beneath tall clerestory windows

Bedroom Suite 1

Walk-in closet, French doors to the rear grounds, and en suite marble bath with shower

Bedroom Suite 2

French doors to the grounds, two closets, and en suite bath with outside entrance plus tub with overhead shower

Upstairs Primary Suite

Double-door entrance, wall of built-in cabinetry with integrated desk center or vanity plus French doors to a large terrace; 2 walk-in closets plus separate custom dressing room; all-marble bath has dual-sink and single-sink vanities, steam shower for 2 with body jets, whirlpool/air jet tub, and private bidet/commode room

Meditation Room

Flexible-use room with marble floor and French doors to a front balcony

Bedroom Suites 4 & 5

Each with walk-in closet, built-in desk center, and connecting en suite marble baths with shower

Fitness Center with Golf Simulator

Privately located near the rear staircase with flexible use, currently designed as a fitness center with custom flooring and golf simulator with projector and screen ready for your choice of launch monitors

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At A Glance

Status:

Sold

List Price:

$11,500,000

Bedrooms:

5

Bathrooms:

5 full baths, 1 half-baths

House Size:

7,100 SF

Lot Size:

1.06 Acres