Envisioned by San Francisco architectural designer Stephen Arnn and built by
Lencioni Construction, this exquisite new Craftsman-style home evokes the
traditional design elements first employed by renowned architects Greene and Greene.
Pairs of paneled Doric columns define a welcoming porch that introduces the home’s
striking cedar-shingled façade with steeply pitched rooflines and a peaked center
portico. Inside, every inch of the home has been meticulously crafted with quality of
exceptional standards. Spanning approximately 4,000 square feet, the home’s many
hallmarks of excellence include deeply hued oak floors with contrasting crisp white
millwork, detailed paneling, cathedral and box-beam ceilings, fine designer stones,
and refreshing accents of polished nickel and chrome.
The two-level floorplan is arranged with sophistication and functionality in mind, with
the main living areas and two bedroom suites flowing through the first level and two
additional flexible bedrooms on the upper floor. The formal living and dining rooms
are augmented by a grand kitchen of epicurean quality and the adjacent and spacious
family room with fireplace and surround sound, which functions as the true heart of
the home. Assisting with pleasurable day-to-day living is a full spectrum of state-ofthe-
art functions such as a whole-home audio system, CAT5 wiring, and pre-installed
flat-panel televisions.
The home’s private grounds are defined by stretches of level lawn bordered by
perimeter gardens and towering heritage trees. With its refined Craftsman character
and delightful blend of formality and comfort, this extraordinary property with a
premier west Menlo Park address offers the perfect place to gather with friends and
family for generations to come.
Summary of the home
- 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 1 half-bathroom
- Approximately 4,000 square feet
- Impeccable details throughout, including cathedral ceilings, wainscot paneling, and deeply hued oak floors
- Inviting foyer with receiving area leading to the rear grounds
- Formal powder room
- Gracious living room with heavy millwork and a fireplace
- Elegant formal dining room with French doors to a rear entertainment deck
- Tremendous chef’s kitchen with island counter seating and restaurant-quality appliances
- Spacious family room with fireplace and surround sound extends from the kitchen
- Master bedroom suite with spa-inspired bathroom and French door to the rear deck
- Additional main-level bedroom suite ideal for staff or extended family visits
- Two additional bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level plus a dedicated study area
- 2-car attached garage
- Beautifully landscaped grounds with lush level lawn on approximately .25 acres
- Excellent Menlo Park schools
Main Level of the Home
Entrance
A walkway of large travertine tiles leads to the home’s signature porch lined
with paneled Doric columns on each side of a classic portico; Ponderosa granite
stonework adorns the home’s cedar-shingled façade, which is further highlighted
by copper gutters and flashings.
Foyer
A custom Craftsman door with six square divided light window panes opens to
a welcoming foyer that introduces significant millwork and wainscot paneling;
ahead, a receiving area with a double French door to the rear is illuminated by
a high-set clear glass transom; elaborate deep crown moldings along the lofty
ceiling begin here and continue through to the formal living areas; richly hued
oak floors stretch throughout the main rooms in the home.
The formal staircase to the upper level is traditionally styled with oak steps,
white risers, white balustrades, and an oak railing.
Living Room
Two full architectural columns and two half-columns define this gracious
entertaining venue; an intricately paneled wood mantelpiece surrounds a stately
gas-log fireplace with absolute black honed granite hearth and facing.
Providing illumination for the room are recessed lights and two tall windows
with divided light transoms overlooking the front grounds; built-in speakers are
also featured.
Formal Dining Area
Tongue and groove paneling on the box-beam ceiling rises over the oak flooring
in this elegant room, which is illuminated by recessed lighting and broad
windows flanking a double French door opening to the rear deck; built-in
speakers allow for ambient music during dinner.
Kitchen
The farmhouse-style country kitchen is a true epicurean domain lighted by two
concealed skylights and finished with crisp white beadboard cabinetry topped
with honed granite countertops with full Carrera marble backsplash; a cooking
station with glazed subway tile backsplash rises above a 6-burner gas-powered
Wolf range with double ovens; additional stainless steel appliances include a Wolf microwave, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer, Asko dishwasher, and a considerable single-compartment sink; an island with a Sub-Zero wine refrigerator, secondary sink, and seating counter opens to the family room and is topped with Carrera marble slab; a walk-in pantry provides plentiful storage; oak flooring, deep crown molding, and recessed lighting add to the design.
Family Room
Flowing from the kitchen, this beautifully coordinated room is highlighted by an
exposed-beam cathedral ceiling with tongue and groove paneling; beadboard
paneled cabinetry and shelving allows for display opportunities; built-in surround sound and an LG 50” LCD High Definition television beckon movie nights at home, while a focal-point gas-log fireplace with absolute black honed granite surround offers a warm place to relax; a bay window overlooks the rear grounds and a double French door opens to the deck’s barbecue area.
Powder Room
The guest bath with pedestal sink features beadboard paneled walls and polished
nickel fixtures
Laundry Room
The laundry room includes built-in cabinetry, a hanging area, Carrera marble
counter with utility sink and polished chrome fixtures, and GE front-loading
washer/dryer
Master Bedroom Suite
The romantic master suite is introduced by a foyer lined with built-in drawers;
a box-beamed and coffered ceiling soars overhead while hardwood flooring
sweeps underfoot to a double French door with sidelights leading to the rear deck; built-in speakers and a 42” HP LCD High Definition television offer cutting-edge entertainment.
Built-in cabinetry is included in the skylit, spa-inspired bathroom finished in
marble tile; two individual single-sink vanities, a deep whirlpool tub, and an
indulgent shower with two shower heads round out the amenities; a separate
water closet is also featured along with a walk-in closet lined with custom maple
cabinetry.
Bedroom Suite 2
Hardwood flooring appoints this bedroom that includes deep crown molding, a
wall of front-facing windows, and customized wardrobe closet space.
The adjoining bathroom is finished with fossilized limestone slab counters and
includes a single-sink vanity and frameless glass-enclosed shower.
Upper Level of the House
Study Center
Just off the main staircase is a convenient office/study area with built-in workstation appointed with wainscot paneling and hardwood flooring and lit by recessed lighting and a concealed skylight.
Bedroom 3
This carpeted bedroom has a cathedral tongue and groove ceiling, large windows
looking to the side grounds, and customized wardrobe closet storage.
Bedroom 4
Carpeting and crown molding define this brightly lit bedroom that features a seating banquette with storage and sliding closet doors concealing customized wardrobe storage.
Bathroom 3
The upstairs bedrooms adjoin a shared “Jack-and-Jill” bath finished in Carrera marble, subway tiles, and beadboard paneling; the room also includes two individual single-sink vanities and a frameless glass-enclosed tub with overhead shower.
The Grounds
Lush and level areas of lawn in the front and rear are bordered by an array of gardens and towering trees including redwoods and other specimen plantings; a Trex deck equipped with a built-in DCS barbecue with counter space and recessed lighting is perfect for al fresco entertaining.
Other features of the home
- Security alarm system
- Whole-home audio system
- Dual-zone air conditioning and heating
- Two closets devoted to storage
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930 San Mateo Drive
Menlo Park, CA
Offered at $4,295,000
SOLD
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