212 Oak Grove Avenue, Atherton

Extensively remodeled and positioned on a beautiful level lot of one acre, this home is solar-powered with an expansive one-level floor plan. There are 4 bedrooms, a dedicated office, 3.5 baths, plus a detached studio currently used for a sports simulator and also ideal for additional office space if needed. Every inch of the home is bright and light with numerous sets of fully retractable glass doors, many skylights, a soft neutral palette, and white oak floors. A spacious living and dining room combination awaits formal gatherings while the gourmet all-white kitchen and adjoining family room stand ready for everyday enjoyment. The primary suite is a luxurious retreat complemented by two bedrooms and a hallway bath plus there is a second suite perfect for guests.  Tying it all together are vast low maintenance grounds with an expansive deck and spa, a fire pit terrace, along with a vegetable garden and fruit trees. The finishing touch includes a location less than one-half mile from downtown Menlo Park and access to excellent local schools.

Details of the Home

Entrance

Electronically gated circular driveway, expansive motor court, low maintenance landscaping, and numerous oaks; a curved walkway leads to the front entrance with distinctive portico framed with Doric columns

Foyer

Double steel-framed glass doors beneath a matching transom open to the foyer with cathedral skylight and beveled glass halo chandelier; white oak floors are introduced and continue throughout

Office

Double doors in the foyer open to an office with sliding glass door to the front grounds, built-in cabinetry, and recessed lighting

Living and Dining Room 

Spacious room features a vaulted ceiling with 3 skylights, each with operable blinds, and retractable glass doors opening to the rear deck; a linear gas fireplace beneath a media screen is surrounded entirely by mini mosaic tiles

Kitchen

Beautifully remodeled featuring white cabinetry, marble-style quartz counters, and full-height backsplashes with mini mosaic tile feature panel in the cooking center; island with counter seating, wine bar, walk-in pantry, and casual dining area with suspended Olympic ring lighting

Appliances

Wolf gas range with 4 burners, griddle, grill, and 2 ovens; Wolf microwave and steam oven; 2 Miele dishwashers; 2 full-height Sub-Zero wine coolers; Sub-Zero refrigerator

Family Room

Fully open to the kitchen with cathedral ceiling, elevated gas fireplace in a tiled wall with integrated media screen, plus retractable glass doors to the rear deck

Primary Bedroom Suite

Track-hung door entrance to a foyer area with full wall of organized closets across from a walk-in closet with organizers and solar tube; bedroom with retractable glass doors to the rear deck and spa; en suite bath has heated floors, a dual-sink suspended vanity, and large frameless-glass shower with rain and fixed sprays

Bedroom Suite 2

Bedroom with linear gas fireplace in a tiled wall, cathedral ceiling, signature arched front window, and walk-in closet with solar tube; en suite bath has heated floors and a large frameless-glass shower

Bedrooms and Bath

Two bedrooms are served by a bath with dual-sink vanity, heated floor, and tub with overhead shower and frameless-glass door

Other Features

  • Formal powder room

  • Laundry room with sink and Maytag washer and dryer

  • Attached 3-car garage with glass doors and 2 EV chargers

  • Solar-powered electricity and 3 Tesla battery backups

  • Central air conditioning

  • Nest thermostats

  • Distributed sound speakers

  • Expansive rear deck with recessed spa plus circular fire pit terrace

  • Citrus and apple trees and defined vegetable garden designed to be fully enclosed

Schools

Highly acclaimed Menlo Park schools (buyer to verify)

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At A Glance

Status:

For Sale

List Price:

$6,950,000

Bedrooms:

4 + Office + Studio

Bathrooms:

3 full baths, 1 half-baths

House Size:

Main 3,210 SF + Studio 570 SF

Lot Size:

43,559 SF