Features
399 Selby Lane, Atherton
An Exceptional Setting for a Legacy Estate
With privacy from the street, this property presents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of central Atherton to create a dream estate or reimagine the existing one. Spanning just under one acre, the grounds feature a broad 126-foot frontage, 344-foot depth, a welcoming front redwood grove for added privacy, and mature trees confined to the perimeter, leaving the interior of the property open for exceptional design flexibility. Sun-filled outdoor spaces include a pool, expansive wisteria-covered terrace, prolific rose garden, and vast level lawn.
The existing two-story home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bath, and 2 half-baths with a signature conservatory-style solarium overlooking the rear grounds. There is also a detached all-wood cottage, a studio apartment with full kitchen, and a pool cabana, each with a full bath. A planning study prepared by Pacific Peninsula Architects outlines the potential for a substantial new estate.
Whether the existing home is renovated or the property is reimagined entirely, the generous lot dimensions, privacy, and premier central Atherton location create an exceptional setting for a remarkable legacy estate. Completing the appeal is convenient access to Sand Hill Road, Stanford University, and central Silicon Valley.
At A Glance
- Approximately 0.995 acres (43,330 square feet)
- Approximately 126-foot frontage by 344-foot depth
- Redwood grove at the front plus mature perimeter trees for added privacy
- Pool, expansive wisteria-covered terrace with entertainment bar, prolific rose garden, and vast level lawn
- Excellent opportunity to renovate or build new in the heart of central Atherton
- Planning study by Pacific Peninsula Architects is available
- Total Maximum Floor Area: 9,389 sf
- Max Main Residence Area: 6,000 sf
- Accessory Dwelling Unit: 800/1,200 sf
- Two story main residence with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and 2 half-baths
- Classic interiors with hardwood and carpeted floors
- Towering skylit foyer overlooked from above on all four sides with integrated office space
- Main level with living/dining room combination and fireplace, kitchen, conservatory-style solarium, and primary bedroom with fireplace and en suite bath
- Upper level with two bedrooms, one full bath, one half-bath, and a large storage room
- Detached vintage cottage with all-wood paneled walls and cathedral ceiling, fireplace, and bath
- Detached studio apartment with skylights, full kitchen, partitioned bedroom, bath, and adjoining 2-car carport
- Pool cabana with large laundry room and bath
- Electronically gated driveway and abundant off-street parking
- Minutes to Sand Hill Road venture capital firms and Stanford University
Price upon request
Details of the Home
Entrance
Welcoming curb appeal with manicured yard and a covered entrance with persimmon front door
Living Room
Espresso-hued hardwood floors begin at the entrance and continue throughout; the living room features an elevated bay window with banquette seating and storage below, plus a gas-log fireplace surrounded by sleek natural stone
Dining Area
Open but formal dining area with dramatic skylight, halo-style chandelier, and entire wall of built-in library shelves
Kitchen
Contemporary design with grain-matched custom cabinetry raised above the floor and topped with wood or concrete, including an island with extensive functional storage; stainless steel backsplash in the cooking center; custom patterned acrylic backsplashes and matching sliding panels concealing the pantry; a French door opens to the side and rear yards
Appliances
Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop, Thermador oven, Bosch dishwasher, KitchenAid refrigerator
Primary Bedroom Suite
Sliding glass door to the rear deck, organized walk-in closet, and en suite contemporary bath with tile floor, custom dual-sink vanity, air-jet tub, shower for two, and obscure French door to the rear yard
xxxxFamily Room
Just off the kitchen with French doors to the rear grounds and gas-log fireplace sleekly surrounded in natural stone beneath a media screen
xxxxMain-Level Bedroom Suit
Carpeted bedroom with pinstripe wallcovering, custom ceiling light, walk-in closet, and en suite bath with pedestal sink and frameless-glass shower
xxxxUpstairs Primary Suite
Wallcovering on a feature wall, custom ceiling light, crown moldings, and two customized walk-in closets, one with built-in makeup vanity; the en suite marble bath has heated floors, a dual-sink vanity, deep freestanding tub, large steam shower, and private automated commode room
xxxxUpstairs Bedrooms and Baths
Carpeted bedroom and hallway bath with heated geometric tile floor, custom wallcovering, and tub with overhead shower; additional carpeted bedroom with customized walk-in closet and en suite bath with heated colorful tile floor and tub with overhead shower
Bedrooms
Two bedrooms, one with a sliding glass door to the rear deck and one with custom acrylic closet doors with abstract metallic ring motif
Bath
Stylishly appointed with colorful glass mosaic floor, pedestal sink, and tub with overhead shower surrounded by white subway tile
Other Features
- Hallway French door to the rear deck and yard
- Attached 1-car garage with Tesla charging outlet, laundry with LG washer and dryer, plus loft storage
- Security alarm
- Central air conditioning
- Spacious multi-level decks, one with artistic Corten steel screen wall, plus lawn, all in a very private setting
- Two blocks from 21-acre Flood Park
- Minutes from downtown Menlo Park and Palo Alto as well as Stanford University
- Excellent Menlo Park schools: Laurel and Encinal Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo-Atherton High (buyer to confirm)