202 CAMINO AL LAGO, ATHERTON
In the prestigious Menlo Circus Club area, this architectural masterpiece stands as a beacon of luxury, embodying the essence of a modern Italian villa. Every aspect of the property has been meticulously curated with unparalleled materials from across the globe, including bespoke wallcoverings and lighting specifically made for this estate. The home radiates an exceptional level of craftsmanship, featuring an array of exquisite marbles, onyx, and hand-selected mosaics and tiles, all harmoniously paired with timeless travertines and terra cottas. Designed to accommodate both lavish events and private moments, the main residence extends its luxury to a pool-side cabana complete with a fitness center and spa bath, along with a recreation/media room and a classic wine cellar. Connecting it all together are stunning grounds featuring a fireplace loggia, pool and spa, fire pit terrace and bocce court, plus custom designed fruit and flower gardens. Located in Atherton’s most esteemed area, this home offers proximity to Stanford University, top-tier schools, and the venture capital hub of Sand Hill Road, with Silicon Valley’s tech centers and two international airports all within easy reach.
Offered at 24,995,000
Exquisite custom construction and interior design
Premier Menlo Circus Club address
Entirely redefined interiors with unparalleled design elements of the finest caliber
Interiors by Heritage Design
5 bedrooms, each with en suite bath, 2 offices, and 2 half-baths
Pool cabana with adjoining fitness center, steam shower and sauna, plus lower-level recreation/media room and wine cellar
Gated, beautifully landscaped grounds with pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, fire pit terrace, bocce court, rose gardens, and custom fruit and flower garden
Approximately 1.24 acres (approximately 54,014 square feet)
Excellent Menlo Park public and private schools
Details of the Home
Entrance
Gated long driveway with abundant off-street parking; a vast front terrace with Italian terracotta fountain urn introduces the entrance draped in lush foliage; Italian terra cotta and travertine finishes
Foyer
An arched glass door opens to the foyer with Italian travertine floor, wainscot, French wall sconces, and new chandelier from London; extended hallway features Murano glass lights
Powder Room
Fully renovated with custom painted and silk embroidered wall covering from England and China, solid onyx and brass washstand, alabaster ceiling light, and Waterworks fixtures
Living Room
Parquet patterned oak floor, gas-log masonry fireplace with limestone mantel, and three-tiered all-glass halo light; retractable glass doors disappear into the walls, which are all covered in hand-woven covering with metallic thread
Dining Room
Upholstered walls above wainscot paneling, custom wall sconces from England, and extraordinary hand-made custom chandelier art from Austria; track-hung antique carved doors from Spain conceal the kitchen; French doors open to the loggia
Kitchen and Casual Dining
White custom cabinetry, many with new glass fronts, and all with Italian Calacatta marble counters with full-height backsplashes; island with counter seating plus second island with elevated counter; Italian pendants hang above the island and the casual dining area; butler’s pantry with custom cabinetry with gilded detail; built-in desk center
Appliances
La Cornue range with 4 burners, French top, and 2 ovens; Gaggenau steam oven; Sharp microwave drawer; 2 Gaggenau dishwashers; U-Line wine cooler and ice maker; 2 Sub-Zero refrigerator drawers; Gaggenau refrigerator and freezer
Family Room
Fully open to the kitchen; coffered ceiling, French doors to the loggia, and new linear gas fireplace in a wall of grooved, custom handcrafted Bianco Avoria stone from Italy
Mud Room and Half-Bath
Custom cabinetry, hand-set custom design porcelain floor in both rooms, porcelain countertops and backsplash in Dolomite limestone with gold star inlays; custom painted wall covering with a constellation theme; stacked Miele washer/dryer; Waterworks and polished nickel washstand and Ralph Lauren constellation themed wallcovering
Office 1
Double door entrance, full wall of custom cabinetry, subtle wall covering pattern, and suspended light of three intertwined glass halos
Office 2
Woven grass cloth wallcovering and complementary wood custom cabinetry, wainscot, and coffered ceiling detail; newly added French doors, wired for electric shades, to the grounds; walk-in closet designed for library storage
Main-Level Bedroom Suite
Two silk Italian pendants plus beaded chandelier; walk-in closet and en suite bath with Waterworks custom mosaic floor and curbless shower in Carrara marble
Upstairs Hallway
Wainscot paneling beneath custom designed de Gournay wallpaper; custom light fixtures from Paris; stairwell light fixtures, from Vienna, made by the company that designed the larger version in the Foyer of the Metropolitan Opera in New York
Upstairs Primary Bedroom Suite
Ceiling fixtures from Italy, treated sisal wall coverings from Philip Jeffries, and wall sconces from England; new private rooftop terrace with iron railing; three fully customized walk-in closets; en suite bath in Waterworks Calacatta marble tile with custom mosaic borders; separate vanities, Italian light fixtures, free-standing tub, frameless-glass shower, and private commode room with Italian Missoni wallpaper
Upstairs Bedroom Suites
Three bedroom suites, each with unique ceiling light, Roman shades, and en suite bath with Thassos marble and mosaics (two with tub and overhead shower and one with frameless-glass shower)
Pool Cabana
Retractable glass Italian door entrance; living area with light fixture custom made by artisans in Northern California, and art tv; kitchenette with Waterworks custom cabinetry with polished nickel inlays, Calacatta countertops, custom mosaic backsplash, and Sub-Zero refrigerator; travertine floor continuing to the outside
Fitness Center & Spa Bath
Adjoining the cabana with hardwood floor, elevated ceiling, beveled glass mirrored walls, and five sets of French doors with electronic shades; en suite spa bath with infrared sauna, steam shower, and Waterworks fixtures and marble tile with custom mosaic border
Recreation Room
Lower level of cabana with custom brass and iron handrail on the stairs, hardwood floors, custom ceiling light from Sonoma, and alabaster sconces; multiple media screens; wall of Waterworks custom cabinetry with nickel inlays topped in South African Belvedere quartzite; Miele dishwasher, Sharp microwave, Perlick refrigerator and icemaker
Wine Cellar
Adjoining the recreation room on the lower level of the cabana; antique terra cotta tile floor, all bricked ceiling and walls, and custom racking on all sides
Other Features
The Grounds