$3,988,000

In a world where you feel compelled to choose between character and modern conveniences, who says you can't have it all? 23 Maple offers understated elegance with modern amenities: Subzero refrigerator, Viking range, large capacity washer/dryer, new dishwasher; renovated fireplace and statement piece hearth. Yard features outdoor shower and spa, swimming pool, changing room and a separate accessory building of nearly 400 square feet ready for your imagination. 14,700 square foot lot in a walkable neighborhood. Flanked by a mighty oak (outside the building envelope) and encircled by fruit trees (pomegranate, 2 plums, 2 apples, quince, fig, meyer lemon -- even a conveniently located avocado branch). Expertly renovated and upgraded with an eye for period detail (box ceilings, large moldings and the like). Mature English garden with varietal roses and walking paths. Multiple landing spots for lavish outdoor living and entertaining or a quiet afternoon by the pool. Classic "Palo Alto Craftsman" style, with top-rated balanced Menlo Park Schools and an Atherton address & lifestyle. New Atherton library & town center provides a hub for community activities (treats from Mademoiselle Collette). Holbrook-Palmer Park (22 acres). Menlo & Sacred Hearts Schools nearby. A rare opportunity.