283 LELAND AVENUE, MENLO PARK
4 bed / 2.5 bath / 2,559 square feet
Tucked away in the shady and narrow laned neighborhood of University Heights, this contemporary gem is an unexpected but fantastic find. Built in 2006, it has incredible attention to detail, as well as a series of lines that manage to be forward-thinking without being alienating. There is a sense of warmth to this home that contemporary properties can sometimes lack, and I couldn't help but falling in love with it.
First things first, let's start at the micro level. There are some great, subtle details that really set this property apart from others. There is a recurring circular motif that begins with the entrance to the home (see above) that can also be seen in a cut-out in the living room wall. The second floor landing overlooks the open foyer, and even features a segment of transparent glass flooring. There are lofts in two of the first floor bedrooms, which would work fantastically for children, but could also work for extra storage and clutter. The closets were open and featured metallic shelves.
The design of the house at large is also intriguing. Although not quite a true split-level house, the first floor definitely plays with proportion and utilizes short flights of stairs to create a sense of separation between wings of the house, while still retaining an inviting open floor plan. The second floor, featuring the aforementioned landing, the master bedroom and a bonus bedroom, can easily be a private floor by turning the second bedroom into an office.
Listed by Coldwell Banker for $1,995,000
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