35 BARRY LANE, ATHERTON
OVERVIEW
• Extraordinary Circus Club estate on a private cul-de-sac, inspired by the villas of Urbino, Italy and set on a lot of nearly an acre (per county)
• 6-bedroom, 9-bathroom (7 full, 2 half) main residence spanning three elevator-served levels, plus a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest house
• Square feet: Main home 11,257 square feet, guest house 786 square feet (both per county)
• Custom mahogany gates open to a granite cobblestone drive lined with heritage olive trees
• Designed with rare materials and exceptional craftsmanship, including antique French roof tiles, hand-carved limestone, and solid stone exterior cladding from Israel
LIVING SPACES – MAIN LEVEL
• Two-story foyer with limestone floors, solid limestone staircase, and hand-painted mural inspired by Gustav Klimt’s The Tree of Life
• The living room features herringbone walnut floors and a gaslog fireplace with hand-carved limestone surround
• The dining room includes a groin-vaulted ceiling, stone columns, and chandelier
• Stunning chef’s kitchen with Calacatta Oro slab counters, two islands, subway tile backsplash, hand-hewn beams, and a large pantry
• Appliances: Wolf 48” range with 6 burners, griddle, grill, dual ovens, pot filler; Wolf steam oven; 2 Miele dishwashers; 2 SubZero refrigerator/freezers; Miele microwave and espresso center
• Family room with gas-log fireplace, three points of outdoor access, an alcove for casual dining, and fully retractable stacking glass doors
• The study features custom cabinetry, a coffered ceiling, and a fireplace
LIVING SPACES – LOWER LEVEL
• The lounge features a full bar, marble counters, Sub-Zero fridge and icemaker, Miele dishwasher, gas-log fireplace, and retractable glass walls to the lower terrace with fountain and reflecting pool
• Barrel-vaulted wine cellar with antique brick ceiling, French tile floors, and custom racking for ~1,500 bottles
• Fitness center with cushioned flooring, mirrored walls, wallmounted media, and an adjacent bathroom with a shower
• State-of-the-art theater with tiered seating for eight, plus counter seating, a 155” screen, projector, stage, and rear terrace access
BEDROOMS
• Located upstairs, the primary suite features a private balcony terrace, a wet bar with a Sub-Zero refrigerator and built-in Miele espresso center, two walk-in closets, a gas-log fireplace, and a spa bathroom with Calacatta Oro marble, heated floors, an airjet tub beneath an electric candle fireplace, a steam shower for two, dual vanities, and two automated commodes
• Three additional bedroom suites are located upstairs, two of which feature balcony terraces
• The main-level bedroom suite opens to the grounds of the home, while a bedroom suite on the lower level features a fully concealed entrance behind a paneled door
GROUNDS/ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Spectacular grounds reminiscent of the Italian countryside begin with a saltwater pool and elevated spa with a waterfall
• The grounds continue with an arbor-covered dining terrace, an elevated glass marble fire pit, and an outdoor kitchen with a full-size pizza oven and appliances from Wolf and Sub-Zero
• The grounds include gorgeous landscaping, planter boxes, and numerous heritage olive trees, many of which are more than 100 years old
• A detached 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest home features a living room, fireplace, and a full kitchen with appliances from Wolf, Miele, and Sub-Zero
• Additional features: Formal guest powder room and main-level half bath; mud room with built-ins and sink; lower-level laundry with two washer/dryer sets; walnut-paneled gearless elevator serving all levels; 8 zones of heating, 7 zones of air conditioning; 45kw backup generator, security/surveillance systems, Crestron home automation, distributed audio, and Lutron programmable lighting; 3-car detached garage with additional off-street parking behind electronic gates
NEIGHBORHOOD
• Coveted Circus Club location within minutes of downtown Menlo Park and Palo Alto, conveniently close to venture capital centers and Silicon Valley tech hubs, within reach of two international airports, and with easy access to major commute options
• The famed Menlo Circus Club is just over a half mile away
• Served by acclaimed Menlo Park public schools with soughtafter private schools such as Sacred Heart and Menlo School close at hand (buyer to verify eligibility)
