1800 Oakdell Drive, Menlo Park

Exceptional Home in a Glorious Garden Setting with Stunning Pool

Classic and timeless appeal defines this stately home, ideally located on a beautiful corner lot in West Menlo Park just blocks to highly acclaimed Oak Knoll Elementary and Hillview Middle Schools. Freshly painted interiors create a bright, refreshed feel, while rich wood floors add warmth and character throughout. Offering easy flow, the fabulous floor plan was designed for both comfort and flexibility, with spacious formal living and dining rooms complemented by an open kitchen and family room combination. The main level includes a primary bedroom suite along with two additional bedrooms, plus there is a privately situated upstairs suite perfect for a second primary, guest, or au pair suite.

Outdoor living is a highlight of this home with wraparound gardens enhancing the setting and a backyard with pool plus a separate secluded spa, creating multiple spaces for relaxation. The combination of classic style, fresh updates, versatile living spaces, and an exceptional location – near Stanford University, Hospital, and Shopping Center as well as shopping and dining on Santa Cruz Avenue, all the new downtown restaurants, and The Guild – makes this a wonderful place to call home.

Summary of the Home

  • Classic traditional appeal on a beautiful corner lot
  • 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths on two levels
  • Approximately 3,373 total square feet:
    – Main residence: 2,878 sf
    – 2-car garage: 495 sf
  • Freshly painted interiors and hardwood floors
  • Private upstairs suite perfect for extended family
  • 2-car garage with outside access and EV charging outlet
  • Pool and separate secluded spa
  • Beautiful wraparound gardens on a corner lot
  • Lot size of approximately 10,455 square feet
  • Great location with nearby shopping and dining at Stanford Shopping Center, Santa Cruz Avenue, all the new downtown Menlo Park restaurants, plus Trader Joe’s, Draeger’s, and The Guild Theatre
  • Minutes to renowned Stanford University campus and world-class Stanford Hospital
  • Close to award-winning Menlo Park schools, with Oak Knoll Elementary and Hillview Middle just a few blocks away

Offered at $5,895,000

Location

Details of the Home

Entrance
Beautiful corner lot with wisteria-covered arbor and gates at the front entrance bordered by tall privacy hedges and specimen rubber plant trees; a brick walkway leads to an inviting and spacious front patio

Foyer
An ebony front door opens to a traditional foyer with crown moldings, recessed lighting, and hardwood floors that continue throughout most of the home

Living Room
Classic formal venue has a fireplace with fluted mantel set between two picture windows with front garden views

Dining Room
This formal venue has a rock crystal chandelier, two sconces, chair rail moldings, and front windows

Kitchen
White perimeter cabinetry with terrazzo countertops and subway tile backsplashes plus island with counter seating topped in quartzite; an adjacent entertainment bar includes a U-Line wine cooler

Appliances
GE gas range, Frigidaire microwave, Bosch dishwasher, Electrolux refrigerator

Family Room
Fully open to the kitchen with French door to the rear yard and pool; a closet provides added storage

Main-Level Primary Bedroom Suite
French door to the rear deck and pool, walk-in closet, and remodeled en suite bath with pebble stone floor, dual-sink terrazzo-topped vanity, and frameless-glass shower surrounded by glass tiles

Main-Level Bedrooms and Bath
Two bedrooms, each with recessed lighting and ample closet space, are served by a hallway bath with original tile finishes, single-sink vanity, tub, and glass-enclosed shower

Upstairs Bedroom Suite
Privately accessed via a flight of stairs off the kitchen, this spacious suite has rich wood floors, a sitting or office area, full wall of closets, and mini-split HVAC, perfect for a second primary, guest, or au pair suite; the en suite remodeled bath has a pedestal sink, pebble stone floor, and frameless-glass shower.

Other Features

  • Half-bath off the kitchen
  • Laundry area with GE washer and dryer
  • 2-car garage with outside access and EV charging outlet
  • Nest thermostat, central air conditioning, and HVAC system
  • Extra-large back yard features pool with automatic cover
  • Side yard with secluded freestanding spa
  • Great location with nearby shopping and dining at Stanford Shopping Center, Santa Cruz Avenue, all the new downtown Menlo Park restaurants, plus Trader Joe’s, Draeger’s, and The Guild Theatre
  • Minutes to renowned Stanford University campus and world-class Stanford Hospital
  • Excellent Menlo Park schools: Oak Knoll Elementary and Hillview Middle (just blocks away), plus Menlo-Atherton High (buyer to confirm)