One of Lindenwood's Most Coveted Addresses

14 Flood Circle

Atherton

Offered at $9,988,000

On prestigious Flood Circle in the heart of Lindenwood, this exceptional property reflects the enduring appeal of one of Atherton's most coveted neighborhoods. The circular street traces the original location of the famed Flood estate and remains one of the community's most distinguished addresses. Behind a gated entrance, beautifully landscaped grounds of approximately 0.82 acres create an immediate sense of privacy, where established gardens, vine-covered arbors, expansive lawns, and classic brick details evoke the ambiance of a Carmel cottage.

While the setting recalls the intimacy of a cottage, the residence offers the scale and comfort expected of a premier Atherton home. Spanning one spacious level, the thoughtfully designed floor plan provides generous gathering spaces for formal entertaining anchored by a beautifully appointed kitchen and adjoining family room, a privately situated primary suite with customized office, and a separate bedroom wing with three additional bedrooms and three baths.

The entire home has been thoughtfully updated for contemporary living, including solar power, while preserving its original mid-century character. Exceptional natural light fills the interiors, highlighted by a soaring beamed and paneled cathedral ceiling in the formal living room, where there is a fireplace and French doors open to the rear grounds and pool. The formal dining room is enhanced by a subtle floral wallcovering and a triple-drum chandelier suspended from a tall tray ceiling. Serving it all is a beautifully appointed kitchen with all-white custom cabinetry, limestone countertops, mosaic textured limestone backsplashes, and a decorative limestone medallion above the cooking center. A generous island with seating and a breakfast area with built-in banquette beneath a bay window complete the space. Just beyond, the family room continues the flowing design with a cathedral ceiling, extensive built-in cabinetry, and French doors opening to the fireplace terrace and pool.

The home's thoughtful layout provides exceptional flexibility for a variety of lifestyles. The spacious primary suite occupies its own private space with direct access to the rear grounds, a customized walk-in closet, luxurious marble-appointed bath with freestanding tub and oversized shower, and an adjoining office designed with extensive built-in cabinetry and dual workstations. A separate bedroom wing centers around a dedicated study or play area with three integrated workstations and serves three additional bedrooms and three baths, two of which are en suite. Complementing the main residence is a beautifully appointed detached guest house. Complete with a spacious great room with fireplace, full kitchen with premium appliances, private bedroom, and bath with convenient access to the pool, it is equally suited for extended family, overnight guests, or poolside entertaining.

The grounds are every bit as impressive as the residence itself. An expansive terrace surrounds the pool with automatic cover and extends to a lounge area with fireplace. Abundant roses, vine-covered arbors, manicured gardens, and broad level lawns create an exceptional outdoor setting. Completing the property is a finished three-car garage with workshop, sink, and secondary laundry, a separate bicycle garage, owned solar electric system, backup generator, and access to excellent Menlo Park schools, all just minutes from downtown Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Stanford University, and leading Silicon Valley employers.