San Francisco Chronicle - (Sunday)
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Every room of this Menlo Park home opens to a spacious courtyard that includes a fire pit.
A spacious lot, inviting courtyard, flowing floor plan and detached guest cottage await at 3 Fredrick Court, a California Mission-style residence in Menlo Park’s Menlo Oaks neighborhood.
Built in 1915, the home retains period elements like forged iron, vibrant tile work and original masonry. Skylights and a modern kitchen lend contemporary flourishes to the home set on a 0.83-acre lot in a cul-de-sac.
“The quality of the construction is very significant and it’s been masterfully preserved,” said Judy Citron, who is listing the three-bedroom for $4.885 million. “The walls are thick and it retains the charm and character of a California Mission.”
Cathedral ceilings, handhewn redwood posts and
covered porches highlight the residence.
The single-story home wraps around a spacious courtyard with a fire pit. Roses, fruit trees, a tiered fountain and a heritage oak accentuate the brick courtyard that’s accessible from virtually every room of the main home.
The listing also includes a detached one-bedroom, onebathroom guest cottage hosting a living room and full kitchen.
Tile flooring lines a living room brightened by multiple skylights in the vaulted, beamed ceiling. A wood-burning fireplace with colorful tile surround warms this space that segues into the formal dining room.
The kitchen features stone counters, wall oven and an integrated cooktop, and the room revolves around a tiered island offering a space for casual dining.
A wall of custom built-ins anchors the family room. Like the owner’s suite, formal dining room and living room, the family room enjoys a series of skylights.
See more at www.3fredrick. com.