European Grandeur in the Heart of Atherton

265 Atherton Avenue

Atherton

Offered at $15,572,000

Classic French Normandy architecture and exquisite European craftsmanship define this exceptional estate. Built in 2015, the home is imbued with the character and artistry of a residence from another era. Nearly one acre of gated formal grounds creates an impressive introduction with manicured boxwood, abundant roses, carved stone balustrades, a grand fountain, and a columned portico beneath a steeply pitched slate roof. Classic dormer windows give the illusion of a two-story home.

Inside, extraordinary attention to detail unfolds across one convenient level. Hand-painted murals and decorative artistry, intricate limestone and mosaic flooring, richly paneled walls, patterned parquet and herringbone floors, elaborate millwork, and magnificent crystal chandeliers establish a distinctly European aesthetic. Arched openings, tall French doors and windows, and classical moldings continue throughout. Formal rooms are richly detailed for grand entertaining, while more intimate spaces with garden outlooks bring warmth to the grandeur. The kitchen with striking onyx countertops flows open to a family living area and a large casual dining room opening the rear terrace.

The home embraces this expansive rear terrace on three sides, creating a wonderful connection between the interiors and outdoor setting. French doors open from multiple rooms to this private open-air venue, where the surrounding architecture, turreted roofline, symmetrical windows, and tall exterior shutters evoke the European ambiance. Beyond, formal rear gardens continue the classical design with sculpted greenery, roses, mature trees, and carefully composed outdoor spaces, including a recessed spa, fire pit, full bar, and concealed barbecue kitchen.

Four bedrooms, three full baths, and two half-baths include a remarkably spacious primary suite with an entire room devoted to wardrobe storage, a tremendous bath, and a bedroom with fireplace, and multiple French doors. A separate one-bedroom, one-bath guest house with full kitchen adds to the accommodations. Remarkably individual and meticulously conceived, this property reflects an enduring commitment to traditional European architecture and decorative arts, all in the heart of central west Atherton on its eponymous street with access to excellent Menlo Park schools.

Design + Features

View of a grand entrance with tall white columns and a large arched doorway with open wooden doors, leading into a luxurious interior with a chandelier and decorative windows.

Front view of a large, elegant house with a gray shingle roof, a balcony, and a wooden door, surrounded by trees and a gated fence.

Elegant living room with wood-paneled walls, large windows, a grand chandelier, a white sofa, armchairs, a grand piano, a fireplace with a mirror above, indoor plants, and a coffee table.

Elegant living room with wooden wall paneling, large windows showing a green outdoor scene, a fireplace, a round mirror above the fireplace, two armchairs, a glass coffee table with decorative items, chandeliers, and a tall potted plant.

A luxurious living room with wooden paneling and a doorway leading to another room with a chandelier and large mural painting of angels and humans.

A dining room with a glass top round table surrounded by white cushioned chairs. The table has a decorative bowl with moss in the center. A crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling. There are windows and doorways leading to other rooms, with built-i

A cream-colored kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with a beige marble countertop, and a decorative fireplace. The kitchen features built-in appliances, a sink, and various kitchen accessories, with beige tiled flooring and crown molding

A bathroom with a large mirror, ornate wooden vanity with a marble countertop, decorative vases with dried branches, and a framed mirror with a floral wallpaper background.

A bright bathroom with cream-colored walls, decorative molding, and two small arched windows with green views outside. The bathroom features a large mirror, a white countertop, a sink, and decorative vases with plants. Gold hardware, including towel

An elegant hallway with a vaulted ceiling, wooden flooring, wall-mounted lights, a piece of artwork, a console table with decorative items, and a window seat with cushions.

A hallway with light-colored walls, white door frames, a wooden herringbone floor, and a decorative chandelier hanging from a rectangular ceiling cut-out. A console table with a large white vase with green branches, a small bowl, and a sculpture is a

A neatly made bed with brown and white bedding, a plush lion stuffed animal on the floor in front of the bed, two nightstands with lamps, a circular mirror above the bed, a window with a view of trees, and abstract black and white artwork on the wall

A hallway view into a bright living room with large windows, wooden floors, and furniture.

Living room with white walls, large windows, a white and beige sofa, a curved armrest, and a round glass coffee table. There are decorative cushions on the sofas, a black side table with white lamps, a large potted plant, a black console table with a

Bright living room with white walls, multiple windows, and comfortable chairs near a fireplace, with a view of an outdoor patio and garden.

Living room with large glass door leading outside, decorated with a tall potted plant, a white lampshade, and modern art on the wall.

Elegant bathroom with large window, marble countertops, a bathtub, a vanity with a mirror, and decorative chandeliers.

A spacious outdoor patio area with seating and dining furniture in front of a large house with a gray shingle roof, surrounded by tall trees and a partly cloudy blue sky.

Elegant outdoor patio with white and black modern furniture, a fountain, and lush green trees under a clear blue sky.

A bright living room with white walls, wooden flooring, and multiple large windows with patterned blinds. It is furnished with a white sofa, dark sofa, several round ottomans, and a black table with books and decorative objects. There is a fireplace

A bright kitchen and dining area with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a round white table with four gray upholstered chairs, and a view through glass-paned French doors to an outdoor patio and greenery.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, microwave, and oven, a small window with lace curtains, and a countertop with various jars and decorative items.

A well-manicured garden with neatly trimmed hedges, a stone pathway, and a classical white fountain featuring statues, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees in the background.

A landscaped backyard with a white pergola, green bushes, and trees in the background under a blue sky.

A classical marble fountain with sculptures of women and children, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges in a garden with tall evergreen trees.

A marble fountain with classical statues in a well-manicured garden surrounded by trimmed hedges, with a house and tall trees in the background under a clear blue sky.

A large, elegant house with a gray slate roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with trimmed hedges, a fountain with statues, and tall pine trees under a partly cloudy blue sky.

A multi-tiered marble fountain with carved statues of women standing around its base, located in a landscaped courtyard with trimmed hedges and a large mansion-style house in the background, under a clear blue sky with tall pine trees.

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Classic French Normandy architecture on one convenient level, built in 2015
Nearly one acre (approximately 42,537 square feet)
4 bedrooms (one without built out closet), 3 full baths, and 2 half-baths, plus a 1-bedroom, 1-bath guest house with full kitchen
Approximately 5,212 square feet in the main residence
Gated entry to formal gardens with manicured boxwood, roses, stone balustrade railings, and large fountain
Corinthian stone columns define the portico; double doors are set beneath an arched transom inlaid with decorative metal
Grand octagon-shaped foyer with limestone floor and mosaic feature strip, hand-painted mural, and chandelier
Formal living and dining room with all bird’s eye maple paneling and millwork, ornate fireplace, and parquet wood floors; a vintage chandelier defines the dining area
Kitchen with stone counters, island, family room area, and large separate casual dining room opening to the rear terrace
Wolf gas range, oven, and microwave, Bosch dishwasher, Zephyr wine cooler, and Sub-Zero refrigerator
Double etched glass doors open to the primary suite with large foyer, French doors to the rear terrace, gilded fireplace flanked by French doors, plus French doors to two balconies; customized closet room with island; extra-large en suite bath with three entrances, hand-painted sink, step-in jetted tub, curbless shower, private automated commode room, and heated floors
Bedroom or office and adjacent bath with curbless shower, heated floor, and private automated commode
Two bedrooms, one with built-in desk and each with direct access to a shared bath with curbless open shower, two sinks, and automated commode
Detached guest house with gas-log fireplace, dining area with private terrace, kitchen with gas range, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator, plus separate bedroom and bath with dual-sink vanity and shower
Vast travertine terrace with fire pit, concealed barbecue center with gas cooktop, and full bar with granite counter seating, dishwasher, refrigerator, icemaker, and garage access
Separate terrace with arbor and recessed spa
Extensive synthetic lawns, tremendous fountain, and prolific roses framed with boxwood hedges and privacy
Other features include an office/play area just off the kitchen, formal powder room with gilded vanity, half-bath, laundry room with washer/dryer, attached 2-car garage, tremendous walk-in attic space with dormer window, security system, programmable lighting
Excellent Menlo Park schools: Oak Knoll Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo-Atherton High (buyer to confirm)

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