Classic & Timeless in the Heart of Menlo Park
1605 Valparaiso Avenue
Menlo Park
In the heart of Menlo Park's coveted central neighborhood, a mere mile from downtown, this home seamlessly combines classic elegance with California living. Predominantly arranged on one level with 4 bedrooms, there is also a spacious family room and bath on the upper level, which could adapt to a remote work from home space. Freshly painted inside, the home features beautiful hardwood floors on both levels plus new light fixtures in some rooms. Traditional formal rooms served by a well-appointed chef’s kitchen with high-end stainless steel appliances including a customized wine storage. The backyard offers the quintessential California lifestyle for entertaining with a solar-heated pool and spa along with a built-in barbecue center.
At A Glance
Beautifully updated home with pool and spa in central Menlo Park
Spacious corner lot of approximately 10,000 square feet
4 bedrooms and 3 baths, predominantly on one level
Approximately 2,830 square feet of living space
Freshly painted interiors and beautiful hardwood floors
Upstairs recreation room and bath, or ideal office quarters
Attached 2-car garage
Low maintenance rear yard with solar-heated pool and built-in BBQ
Just one mile to downtown Menlo Park
Excellent Menlo Park schools (buyer to confirm enrollment)
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ENTRANCE
Beautiful corner lot wrapped with lawn and beds of agapanthus; a walkway leads to the front door with inset glass panes and side lights in decorative cut glass; freshly painted interiors and hardwood floors are introduced
LIVING ROOM
Spacious room with gas-log fireplace outlined in marble and a traditional mantelpiece; three large windows plus recessed and art lighting illuminate the room
DINING ROOM
Formal venue with new contemporary style chandelier and sliding glass door to the pool area
KITCHEN
Beautifully appointed, with vaulted sky-lit ceiling and soft white cabinetry topped in marble slab, including island with integrated wine racks and U-Line wine cooler; sliding glass doors open to the pool and a separate casual dining area features a new bamboo pendant light
APPLIANCES
Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop; Thermador microwave and oven; Bosch dishwasher; built-in Thermador side-by-side refrigerator/freezer
RECREATION ROOM
Spacious upstairs room has a beamed and paneled vaulted ceiling with two chandeliers, built-in cabinetry on two walls, and focal point fireplace outlined to the ceiling in stone
BATH
Adjoining the family room is a bath with mini mosaic tile finishes, including shower
PRIMARY SUITE
Main-level suite has sliding glass door to the pool, customized walk-in closet, plus ceiling and recessed lighting; the en suite marble bath has an operable skylight, separate vanities, one with makeup area, air jet tub, frameless-glass shower, private commode room, and heated floors
BEDROOMS
Three bedrooms, each with crown moldings and overhead lighting and two with built-in cabinetry
BATH
Marble-topped, furniture-style vanity and frameless-glass tiled shower
OTHER FEATURES
Laundry room with Electrolux washer and LG dryer; attached 2-car garage with outside access
GROUNDS
Built-in barbecue center, solar-heated pool and spa, and flagstone decking in a very private setting
SCHOOLS
Oak Knoll Elementary, Hillview Middle, Menlo-Atherton High (buyer to confirm)
