1165 San Mateo Drive, Menlo Park

A Premier Address on One of Menlo Park’s Largest Lots

Perfectly located on Menlo Park’s most sought-after street, this home sits on one of the largest parcels in the city at approximately 0.82 acre. With roots dating back to 1936, the one-level Santa Barbara-style home is introduced by a gated entrance and lushly planted gardens that wrap around to the extra-deep rear yard with its heritage trees, guest house, pool and spa, and newly refinished sport court. Well-appointed interiors with numerous updates make this home move-in ready, or reimagine this property into your own personal vision for the future. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 beautifully appointed bathrooms, a dedicated office, chef’s kitchen, 2 family rooms, plus a gym. Most rooms open to the outdoors, where privacy abounds on the vast and spacious grounds. Adding to the appeal, this home is less than one-half mile to downtown shopping and dining on Santa Cruz Avenue and has access to top-rated Menlo Park schools.

Details of the Home

Entrance

Electric-gated paver stone driveway and pedestrian entrances, front yard, tiled patio

Living Room & Sunroom

Cathedral beamed and paneled ceiling, adobe-style brick fireplace, and adjoining tiled sunroom with bar, icemaker, refrigerator, and wall of French doors to the rear courtyard

Dining Room 

Formal venue with exposed beam ceiling and French doors to the rear courtyard

Kitchen 

Track-hung art glass panels conceal the kitchen; terra cotta tile floors, granite slab counters, and full-height backsplashes; large island plus casual dining area

Appliances

Thermador gas range with warming shelf and pot filler; Broan compactor; Bosch dishwasher, Sub-Zero refrigerator 

Family Room

Fully open to the kitchen with gas-log fireplace flanked by recessed cabinetry; two sets of French doors open to the gardens

Two Bedrooms, Lounge, & Bath

Privately located central lounge/recreation area with outside entrance, two adjoining large bedrooms, plus a marble bath with dual-sink vanity and frameless glass shower

Bedroom Suite

Located off the foyer with direct access to dual-entry marble bath with frameless-glass shower

Primary Suite, Office, & Gym

Pass-through office with significant built-ins and step-down bedroom, each with cathedral ceiling; French doors to the rear grounds plus walk-in closet; access to lower level with mirrored gym plus huge storage room; en suite marble bath has two separate vanity areas, a glass-block shower, and jetted tub

Guest House

Covered lanai entrance with outdoor barbecue kitchen; retractable glass doors to living area with Murphy bed and fireplace; granite kitchen with gas range, dishwasher, and refrigerator; limestone bath with frameless-glass shower

Other Features      

  • Partial basement with laundry area

  • Attached 2-car garage with built-ins and EV charging plus 1-car carport

  • Nest thermostat

  • Pool and spa with retractable cover

  • Newly refinished court for racket and hoop sports

  • Huge lawn, raised vegetable beds, playground

  • Large storage buildings

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Property Details

Status:

Sold

List Price:

$8,000,000

Bedrooms:

4 + Office, Gym, 2 Family Rooms, & Guest House

Bathrooms:

3 full baths

House Size:

4,425 SF (Main House), 475 SF (Guest House)

Lot Size:

0.82 Acre