Sale Pending
91 James Avenue, Atherton
Lindenwood Estate with Resort-Inspired Grounds
Beds4Full Baths2Half-Baths1Lot Size0.92 acresOffered At$ 8,998,000
Privately set on nearly one acre in the coveted Lindenwood neighborhood, this beautifully appointed estate blends classic California indoor-outdoor living with a flexible floor plan suited to a variety of lifestyle needs. The freshly painted property includes a single-level main residence, a detached guest house, and a separate poolside pavilion room complete with temperature-controlled wine cellar. Resort-inspired grounds create a serene retreat, highlighted by a sparkling pool, secluded spa, fireplace terrace, and heated outdoor dining beneath a romantic wisteria-draped arbor. There is a detached three-car garage plus generous on-site parking. Ideally located close to downtown Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Stanford University, and top-rated Menlo Park schools, this exceptional property offers both privacy and convenience in one of the Peninsula’s most desirable neighborhoods.
Summary of the Home
- Freshly updated, beautifully appointed property in Lindenwood
- Approximately 0.92 acres (40,078 square feet per tax records)
- Main home with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths on one level
- Detached guest house with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, fireplace, full kitchen, and laundry
- Detached poolside pavilion room with temperature-controlled wine cellar
- Freshly painted interiors, hardwood floors, and new carpet
- Pool, tucked-away spa, fireplace terrace, and heated dining lounge
Details of the Home
- Set back from the road in privacy with tall perimeter foliage and abundant off-street parking
- Divided light front door opens to a traditional foyer; hardwood floors continue throughout the main living areas
- Formal living room with front bay window and fireplace sleekly outlined in natural stone slab and flanked by built-in cabinetry with display shelves
- Formal dining room with wainscot paneling, currently used as a media room with on-wall articulating screen
- Beautifully appointed all-white kitchen with skylight, marble counters, subway tile backsplashes, and island with counter seating; separate casual dining area with desk center, multiple French doors to the rear grounds, and walk-in pantry
- Stainless steel appliances include a Viking gas cooktop, Viking oven, LG microwave, KitchenAid dishwasher, and Frigidaire refrigerator
- Family room, fully open to the kitchen, has built-in cabinetry, a fireplace, and French doors to the rear grounds
- Private bedroom just off the kitchen and next to a half bath with glass vessel sink
- Primary bedroom suite has a cathedral ceiling, fireplace, multiple French doors to a patio and nearby recessed spa, plus a fully customized walk-in closet; the en suite bath has a dual-sink vanity, deep tub, frameless-glass shower in mini mosaic glass tiles, and private commode room
- Two additional bedrooms, one with French doors to a fountain patio and each with new carpet, are served by a hallway bath finished in travertine with tub and separate frameless-glass shower
- Detached guest house features: glass doors on two sides; tile floors; living area with two-way gas fireplace (shared with pavilion room); kitchen with electric cooktop, dishwasher, and microwave; separate bedroom; bath with tiled shower; stacked laundry
- Adjoining the guest house is a pavilion room ideal for an office, fitness center, or entertainment room with private entrance, bamboo floors, two-way fireplace (shared with guest house), full wall of cabinetry, extra-large finished storage room, plus fully customized, temperature-controlled wine cellar
- Other features: large laundry/mudroom with significant cabinetry, sink, and LG washer/dryer; detached 3-car garage; central air conditioning; distributed sound speakers in some rooms
- Private, beautifully landscaped grounds with pool, tucked-away recessed spa, terrace with fireplace and built-in seating, wisteria-covered arbor with heaters for outdoor dining
- Premier Lindenwood neighborhood close to downtown Menlo Park and Palo Alto, Stanford University, and Meta headquarters
- Menlo Park schools: Encinal Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo-Atherton High (buyer to confirm)
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