Sustainably Designed Modern Living
79 Placitas Avenue
Atherton
Price Upon Request
Beyond a gated entrance, this modern home showcases sleek linear architecture, incredible natural light, soaring ceilings and resort-like grounds with vast lawn, privacy trees, orchard, large heated pool and spa. Designed across two levels by architect Mary Maydan in 2015, the home features 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, offering exceptional flexibility for a variety of lifestyle needs.
The entry is introduced by a solid wood pivoting front door that sets the tone for the modern interiors. Radiant heated polished concrete floors extend throughout the dramatic great room, with towering ceiling capturing natural and blend an olive tree setting the tone for an organic centerpiece. The entire rear wall of glass frames views of the private grounds and incorporates an integrated linear fireplace for added warmth. An oversized industrial metal dome pendant light artfully defines the formal dining area, creating a bold design statement.
The kitchen, positioned under a partial glass ceiling, offers exceptional functionality paired with sophisticated style. Wood grain and white cabinetry are topped in Corian, with an island extending into a natural wood counter designed for seating on multiple sides. High-end stainless-steel appliances complete the kitchen experience. An adjoining flexible-use room with outside entrance is ideal for media, play space or office needs.
A private main-level wing comprises a bedroom and full bath with an outside entrance, making it easily accessible from the pool area, plus two bedrooms, each with an en suite bath. A floating, glass-lined staircase leads to the upper level, where the primary suite is a luxurious haven balcony perfect for lounging, organized walk-in closet, and spa-inspired en suite bath flooded with natural light. Two additional bedrooms on this level are each served by a shared hallway bath.
Behind the scenes are radiant heating, individual mini split systems for HVAC, EV charging, tankless water heater, and sound speakers inside and out. The grounds offer a private oasis for recreation and entertaining, anchored by a large pool and elevated spa, surrounded by synthetic and natural grass lawns. The landscaping was designed to reflect different environments enjoyed on every exposure of the property. Perfectly located on approximately 0.6 acres, this home enjoys a sense of peaceful seclusion while remaining just moments from downtown shops, restaurants, and top-rated Menlo Park schools.
Design + Features
Modern home with sleek linear design and amazing natural light beyond a gated entrance and gravel driveway
Designed by contemporary custom home architect Mary Maydan in 2015
6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths on two levels
Attached and finished 2-car garage with EV charging
Solid wood pivoting front door; polished concrete floors in the great room and white oak in the bedrooms
Tremendous great room has a two-story ceiling partially in all glass, and entire rear wall in glass with integrated linear fireplace and Fleetwood doors
A designer metal dome pendant defines the formal dining area
Kitchen with partial glass ceiling and wood grain and white cabinetry, all topped in Corian with wood slab island with seating on three sides
Appliances include Wolf gas range, Bosch dishwasher, and Sub-Zero refrigerator
Flexible-use room with outside entrance, ideal for media or office needs
Private main-level wing with bath with outside entrance for use from the pool, bedroom, plus two bedrooms each with en suite bath with shower
Floating glass-lined staircase to the upper level
Primary bedroom suite with balcony, organized walk-in closet, and skylit en suite bath with dual-sink vanity, wood-style tile platform with freestanding tub, and large shower with rain and handheld sprays
Two additional bedrooms, one with balcony access, are served by a bath with shower
Expansive and private rear grounds with mature landscaping, towering palm trees, large pool and elevated spa with both solar and gas heating, plus synthetic and natural grass lawns.
Other features: half-bath; laundry room with washer/dryer; tankless water heater; mini split HVAC units in each room
Buyer to verify square footage of approximately 5,000 total square feet with approximately 4,482 square-foot main home, plus 518 square-foot attached garage. Renderings available for potential ADU and Junior ADU by request (vision only) to further expand the optionality of this amazing property.
Approximately 0.6 acres (26,398 square feet)
Excellent Menlo Park schools
