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150 Almendral Avenue

Privately positioned on 2 acres, this magnificent property is a residence of chic sophistication and modern elegance. Built for the current owners by Pacific Peninsula Group in 2013, and with interiors by acclaimed designer Paul Wiseman, every inch is fabulously rendered with uncompromising quality and detail. Crisp white walls stand ready to display fine art, remote controlled blinds on almost every window protect against sun, and lighting selections are uniquely contemporary. The three-level home, serviced by elevator, comprises six bedroom suites, one of which is currently used as an art studio, plus a 1-bedroom pool-side guest house with kitchen. There are 2 offices adjacent to a library, a second family room on the upper level connecting three bedrooms, plus a recreation room, theatre, fitness center with golf simulator and yoga area, and wine cellar. Cutting-edge technology behind the scenes provides for the ultimate in comfort and convenience. Outside, the grounds, by national award-winning landscape architect Andie Cochran, include every amenity for California living with pool, spa, tennis court, outdoor kitchen, and myriad venues for entertaining. Completing the appeal of this very special home is its proximity to Silicon Valley and San Francisco tech centers, Sand Hill Road business centers, and Stanford University.

At a Glance

  • Built by Pacific Peninsula Group in 2013 for the current owners
  • Interiors by Paul Wiseman, San Francisco
  • Three levels with elevator
  • 6 bedroom suites, library, 2 offices, 7 full baths, and 1 half-bath
  • Additional 1 bedroom, 1-bath guest house with kitchen
  • Upstairs family room, recreation room, theatre, wine cellar, fitness center, and golf simulator room
  • Elan smart home automation system with iPad docking stations
  • Approximately 16,562 total square feet 
    • Main level: 5,407
    • Upper level: 4,133
    • Lower level: 4,298
    • Total living space: 13,838
    • Garage: 1,006
    • Guest house: 1,004
    • Storage and pool equipment: 172
    • Tennis Pavilion: 542
  • Approximately 2 acres with grounds designed by national award-winning landscape architect Andie Cochran
  • Saltwater pool and spa
  • Tennis court and pavilion with refreshment center and additional half-bath
  • USGA 3-hole putting green and bunker
  • Two heated loggias and outdoor kitchen with pizza oven
  • Well for irrigation
  • West Atherton location

Entrance
Gated circular driveway and concrete motor court with parking for 8 cars; fields of natural grasses frame a walkway with linear reflecting pond and fountains

Foyer
Two-story with clerestory above the all-glass front door; cut-glass sphere chandelier; radiant-heated hardwood floors, which extend throughout the main level and master suite; cantilevered floating staircase spans 3 levels, all outlined in clear glass

Living Room
Grand in scale plus separate window-lined alcove for music; multiple French doors to the rear terrace and grounds; gas-log fireplace outlined to-the-ceiling in limestone; adjacent wet bar

Dining Room & Butler’s Pantry
Entire wall of windows with French door; two modern halo chandeliers; butler’s pantry with significant cabinetry, Miele dishwasher, and Sub-Zero wine cooler

Kitchen
Honed and leathered Taj Mahal marble counters and to-the-ceiling backsplashes; island with counter seating; desk center; two customized walk-in pantries

Appliances
Wolf range with grill, griddle, 4 burners, 2 full ovens, and pot filler; Wolf microwave; 2 Miele dishwashers; 2 Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers; 2 full Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezers

Family Room & Bar
Paneled cathedral ceiling with fan; fully retractable into-the-wall glass doors; feature wall with hidden media above gas-log fireplace outlined in limestone; sunken bar with stackable glass windows opening to the loggia; 2 Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers, wine cooler, and ice maker

Bedroom Suite/Art Studio
Floor-to-ceiling front windows, custom cabinetry with sink, and en suite bath with rainspout shower

Offices and Library
Large office with custom cabinetry on two walls and French door to the rear grounds; adjacent library with gas-log fireplace, floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and two French doors; adjacent paneled and customized office with fireplace, 3 French doors, and separate workroom

Upstairs Master Suite
Sitting room with coffee bar, refrigerator, dishwasher drawer, and sink; bedroom with gas-log fireplace; sky-lit closet room with island plus walk-in closet; en suite bath with separate vanities, free-standing tub, curbless steam shower for two, plus two commode rooms, one with bidet

Upstairs Bedroom Suites and Family/Study Room
Three carpeted bedrooms, each with walk-in closet and en suite bath with rainspout shower, plus central family/study room with built-in desk center and walk-in closet

Recreation Room, Bar, and Wine Cellar
Wide pocket door closure, carpeting, 4 French doors to the rear patio with spiral staircase to the pool terrace; full bar with Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers, icemaker, and sink; frameless glass wall conceals a fully customized, temperature-controlled wine cellar

Theatre
Upholstered walls, carpeted tiered seating up to 12, cinema screen, projection system, and outside entrance to the rear patio

Fitness Center, Golf Simulator, and Bath
Mirrored wall with suspended media screen, wet bar, yoga room with fabric shoji screen, and golf simulation room with projector and screen; spa bath with sauna and shower

Bunk Bedroom and Bath
Sound-proof room with 4 built-in bunk beds, walk-in closet, and direct access to hallway bath with dual-sink vanity and rainspout shower

Guest House
Preceded by a covered, heated loggia with stackable glass doors from the living room; open kitchen with Bertazzoni gas range, Miele dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer drawers; separate bedroom with outside access; full bath with shower; two changing rooms; laundry area with Electrolux washer/dryer

Other Interior Features

  • Formal powder room with solid marble floating vanity
  • Elevator servicing all three levels
  • Customized mud room
  • Main-level laundry room with Electrolux washer/dryer plus upstairs laundry room with two sets of Electrolux washers/dryers
  • Electronically controlled blinds on most windows
  • Multi-zone radiant heat
  • Elan smart home automation system with iPad docking stations for control of audio/visual (11 televisions, home theatre, and speakers inside and out), Lutron lighting system, climate settings, and security
  • Huge customized storage room on lower level

Exterior Features

  • Detached 4-car tandem garage with significant built-ins
  • Salt-water pool and spa with retractable cover
  • Tennis court
  • Tennis pavilion with built-in media, refreshment center with Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers and sink, half-bath, and equipment room
  • USGA 3-hole putting green and bunker
  • Fenced dog run
  • Heated and covered loggias off the main home and guest house
  • Outdoor kitchen with Wolf barbecue, Wood Stone pizza oven, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and counter seating
  • Sunken gas fire pit surrounded with built-in seating
  • Formal rose garden with crushed granite walkways
  • Well for irrigation
 

Location

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Dates
On Market Starting: May 18, 2018
Close Date: Jul 02, 2018
Total Days on Market: 45

Contact

Gullixson

650.888.4898

1377 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States

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