Grand Estate with Pool and Tennis on 1.45 Acres

178 Glenwood Avenue

Atherton

Price Upon Request

Timeless architecture and European influence define this grand estate on approximately 1.45 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with pool and tennis. A circular drive with dual gated entrances introduces the property, where graceful arches, copper gutters with patina, and a classic tiled roof create an unmistakable presence that speaks to enduring quality. Although conveying the elegance of a bygone era, the home was built in 1988 and is offered for the first time – beautifully maintained and perfectly appointed for today’s lifestyle.

The Palladian-inspired entrance, framed in glass, sets the stage for interiors of remarkable scale and proportion. A formal living room with fireplace, a grand dining room, and two butler’s pantries provide the ideal setting for elegant entertaining. The chef’s kitchen, with large island, casual dining area, and a suite of premium appliances, adjoins the inviting family room with fireplace and French doors to the rear grounds. A customized office with direct access to the gardens and an adjacent bath adds flexibility for remote work needs, while a secluded bedroom suite with kitchenette and private entrance is perfect for guests or an au pair.

The upstairs primary suite is a luxurious retreat with fireplace, dual walk-in closets, and a marble-appointed bath featuring dual vanities, jetted tub, spacious shower for two, and a private balcony. Three additional bedroom suites, each with a walk-in closet and en suite bath, offer comfort and privacy for family members and guests alike. Main floor primary suite with private garden.

Equally impressive, the pool house functions as a media venue or fitness center, complete with retractable screen, projector, multiple French doors, and both an indoor bath and a full outdoor bath with shower and changing area. Nearly 50 rose bushes, heritage oaks, and English gardens surround the pool, spa, tennis court, and cabana with built-in barbecue. Additional amenities include two laundry rooms, a 4-car garage, and solar power with three integrated backup batteries, and a well for irrigation. Within the excellent Menlo Park school district and just one-half mile from downtown, this estate presents a rare opportunity to own a property of true distinction with downtown convenience.

 Design + Features

A luxurious backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by plants, flowers, and trees, with a large gray house in the background and a covered outdoor seating area to the right.
Front view of a large, elegant house with a light exterior, multiple windows with warm lighting, a central staircase, and landscaped garden with shrubs and flowers.
A large house with illuminated windows, surrounded by trees and shrubbery, with a gated entrance and a paved driveway.
Entrance foyer with large arched front door, staircase with wooden steps and white railings, living room visible in the background with beige furniture and large windows.
Living room with white sectional sofa, black armchairs, glass coffee table, grand piano, and large windows
Elegant living room with white walls, hardwood flooring, and a fireplace. It features cream and navy blue sofas, a glass coffee table, built-in white bookshelves, and a black grand piano. Large windows and glass doors bring in natural light and offer
A dining room with a large black table surrounded by nine beige upholstered chairs. The room has two white-framed windows, one arched and one rectangular, with views of greenery outside. A large abstract green and white painting hangs on the wall abo
Living room with large wooden built-in shelves, a glass door open to a garden, two white armchairs, a desk with a computer, and a fireplace.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island with a cooktop, and three bar stools. Bright natural light from large windows, hardwood flooring, and a hallway leading to the entrance.
Bright and spacious living room with white furniture, hardwood floors, large windows, and an open view of a patio and garden.
Living room with white walls, large windows with blinds, white couch with brown pillows, two brown armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and view of patio and garden outside through open double doors.
Living room with white walls, a fireplace, and large open window/door leading to a garden.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, cream-colored walls, three windows with woven shades, a fireplace, and minimalistic furniture including a sofa, a chair, a bench, and a large potted plant.
Bright bathroom with double sinks, marble countertops, large mirror, and open French doors leading to a balcony with outdoor furniture and lush green trees.
A backyard with a swimming pool, lounging chairs, and a shaded patio area surrounded by lush trees and greenery.
Bedroom with a bed, white bedding, multiple pillows, two nightstands with lamps, three windows, a white rug, and a desk with an upholstered chair and a vase with dark berries.
Bedroom with two twin beds, a white nightstand with a lamp between them, and windows showing a view of greenery outside.
A bathroom with a large mirror, beige tile countertop, double sinks, white cabinets, and a vase with dark red and green foliage on the countertop.
Bright bedroom with a white bed, beige pillows, a green rug, large window, and a built-in white desk and shelving unit with decorative items.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a blanket, a bench under the window, a potted plant, windows with blinds, and a glass door leading outside.
Outdoor patio with two black armchairs with white cushions and a small wooden side table on a stone patio, surrounded by manicured hedge and lush garden with trees and flowering bushes during evening or late afternoon.
A small bathroom with a beige vanity, gold fixtures, a mirror, potted plants, a white toilet, a bathtub with a glass and gold shower door, a window, and wooden flooring.
Sunlit outdoor patio with a terracotta-tiled floor, stucco walls, and arched columns casting shadows. There is a white outdoor sofa, a glass-topped coffee table, and a door leading inside the house.
A bright living room with a large beige sectional sofa, a round wooden coffee table, and open French doors leading to a lush backyard with green grass and purple flowering bushes.
Backyard patio with white outdoor furniture, flowering purple bougainvillea, and a house with open French doors showing a white sofa inside.
Luxury house with a backyard swimming pool, surrounded by well-maintained plants and trees, under a clear blue sky.
A backyard with a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by stone patio, lush bushes, and trees. There is a shaded outdoor seating area with white pillars and roof, with lounge chairs nearby, and a large tree at the in background.
A backyard with a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a stone patio, lawn, and flowering bushes, with large trees in the background and a sky with clouds overhead.
View of a backyard with a swimming pool, hot tub, and a large house in the background, surrounded by trees and landscaped bushes.
A children’s playground area with swings, a rocker, and a climbing structure surrounded by large trees, bushes, and colorful flowers in a park.
Empty green tennis court with white lines, surrounded by trees and residential buildings in the background during evening.
A lush garden with raised flower beds filled with colorful blooming flowers and green plants, surrounded by various trees and shrubs.
A landscaped backyard with a paved walkway, a grassy lawn, flowering bushes, a shaded seating area with a table and chairs, and a swimming pool, surrounded by trees and blue sky.
A large house with a beige exterior, multiple chimneys, and a small balcony. The yard has a well-maintained lawn, steps leading to the entrance, and a separate structure with outdoor seating and bougainvillea flowers.
Aerial view of a large backyard with a house, a swimming pool, a tennis or basketball court, manicured lawn, and various trees and shrubs.

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  • Estate home, built in 1988, with pool house, pool, spa, cabana, and tennis court

  • Solar power and 3 Franklin backup batteries on separate, but integrated, systems

  • Circular driveway with dual gated entrances

  • 5 bedrooms, dedicated office, and 8.5 baths including pool house with indoor and outdoor baths

  • Palladian-style front entrance with glass inset detailing

  • Formal living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and two butler’s pantries

  • Chef’s kitchen with island, built-in desk, and casual dining area

  • Thermador gas cooktop, two ovens, warming drawer, and two dishwashers, plus KitchenAid compactor and Sub-Zero refrigerator

  • Family room, open to the kitchen, with gas-log fireplace, limestone surround and French doors to the rear grounds

  • Office with gas-log fireplace, built-in cabinetry, rear yard access, and adjacent bath with tub and overhead shower

  • Privately located bedroom suite with kitchenette, private entrance, and bath with tub and overhead shower

  • Upstairs primary suite with gas-log fireplace, two walk-in closets, and marble bath with dual vanities, balcony, jetted tub, shower for two, and separate bidet and commode room

  • Three additional upstairs bedroom suites, each with walk-in closet and bath with tub and overhead shower

  • Pool house, or ideal media or fitness center, has a retractable screen and projector, multiple French doors, and bath with shower and outside entrance; additional outside bath with shower and changing room

  • Other features: half-bath; laundry room with sink; upstairs laundry room; attached 4-car garage with built-ins; wine room, well for irrigation

  • Buyer to verify square footage of approximately 7,670 total square feet with approximately 6,790 square-foot home (including pool house/media room) plus 880 square-foot garage

  • Glorious grounds with nearly 50 rose bushes, heritage oaks, English gardens, and raised vegetable beds; swing set and play structure for recreation; cabana with built-in barbecue and island with counter seating

  • Lot size of approximately 1.45 acres (63,313 square feet)

  • Excellent Menlo Park schools

Atherton

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Black and white photograph of a wooden sign with the word 'Atheron' hanging from chains beneath a porch or balcony.
A vintage clock mounted on a pole surrounded by trees and leaves.
A decorative post covered with foliage installed in a park area with trees and lamp posts around.
A sign showing the town of Atherton and the Council Chambers Heritage Room, situated in front of a building with trees and bushes around it.
A wooden sign with the text "Town of Atherton" and references to Holbrook - Palmer Park, featuring a tree illustration at the top, with a background of trees and sky.
Black and white photo of the Town of Atherton Library sign next to a large tree, with a building and a walkway in the background.