Rare 0.73-Acre Estate Opportunity in Coveted West Menlo Park

5 Pembroke Place

Menlo Park

Price Upon Request

A truly rare offering in one of West Menlo Park’s most desirable residential settings, 5 Pembroke Place combines an extraordinary 32,071-square-foot parcel — nearly three-quarters of an acre — with a classic 1949 mid-century modern residence available for the first time in more than 60 years.

Privately positioned at the end of a cul-de-sac off one of Menlo Park’s most sought-after streets, the property offers a scale of land seldom found in this neighborhood. At approximately 0.73 acres, the parcel is extremely rare in West Menlo Park, creating a remarkable sense of space, privacy, and possibility.

The expansive, park-like grounds are framed by beautiful, mature trees, including native California coast live oaks and California redwoods. Vast lawns, established gardens, a swimming pool, built-in barbecue, and covered brick terrace create the feeling of a private retreat just minutes from downtown Menlo Park. The exceptional size and configuration of the property offer tremendous flexibility: preserve and renovate the existing residence, substantially reimagine it, or explore the opportunity to create an entirely new estate or private compound.

The existing home is an authentic reflection of its mid-century heritage, with fine hardwood floors, Philippine mahogany paneling, extensive built-in cabinetry, vintage tile, and two distinctive ledgestone fireplaces. Expansive picture windows bring abundant natural light into the home and establish a strong connection between the interiors and the surrounding grounds.

Generous public rooms include formal living and dining rooms as well as an impressive family room opening directly to the pool and gardens through oversized vintage sliding glass doors. Paneled walls, a coffered ceiling, fireplace, extensive built-ins, and an entire wall of glass give this spacious gathering room particular architectural distinction. The large kitchen and casual dining area are bright and inviting, with views across the gardens and pool.

Four large bedrooms and four baths provide flexible accommodations. The primary suite features two large walk-in closets and a marble bath with steam shower. A separately situated bedroom suite off the family room, with private exterior access, is well suited for guests or extended family. Two additional spacious bedrooms each feature walk-in closets and extensive built-in cabinetry with integrated desk areas.

A fully paneled office with its own exterior entrance provides an ideal private workspace. Abundant cabinetry and unusually generous storage throughout the home further reflect the thoughtful craftsmanship and gracious proportions of the original design.

Outside, the scale of the property becomes even more apparent. The sun-filled rear grounds encompass a large swimming pool, expansive lawn and garden areas, built-in barbecue, covered brick terrace, mature oaks and redwoods, and exceptional privacy. A detached three-car garage with covered access and a substantial workshop adds further versatility.

All of this is found in coveted West Menlo Park, within close proximity to downtown, with convenient access to Stanford University, Sand Hill Road, and highly rated Menlo Park public and private schools.

 Design + Features

A single-story house with a gray shingle roof and multiple windows. In front of the house is a curved concrete walkway surrounded by landscaped yard with small green shrubs and purple flowers, set in reddish-brown mulch. Tall trees with green foliage
A single-story house with a light-colored exterior and dark roof shingles, surrounded by a well-maintained yard with a curved concrete pathway, small plants, and mulch, under a clear blue sky with tall green trees in the background.
Front exterior of a house with a covered porch, brick steps, and garden area, featuring siding, windows, and a door.
Living room with white sofa, beige pillows, wood coffee table, lamps, and artwork, with view of backyard pool through large windows.
Living room with white sofas, wooden coffee table, wood-paneled wall, large mirror above fireplace, potted plant, artwork, and sliding glass door revealing backyard pool and greenery.
A dining room with a wooden table surrounded by six cream-colored upholstered chairs, a white orchid plant on the table, large windows showing a backyard with a pool, and a hutch with decorative vases.
Living room with wooden ceiling and walls, brick fireplace, beige sofas, white vases, artwork, large windows, and chandeliers.
Living room with white sofas, a coffee table, a floor lamp, and wall art. Large glass doors lead outside to a patio with a pool and greenery.
A cozy living room with beige and white furniture, including a round chair and sofa, decorated with black and white striped pillows. A black coffee table has small plants and candles. The room has large glass sliding doors opening to a backyard with
View of a cozy kitchen with wooden cabinets, large windows looking outside, a white round dining table with beige upholstered chairs, and modern ceiling lighting fixtures.
Kitchen with wooden cabinets and tile countertop, large windows showing backyard with swimming pool and lush greenery, dining area outside, modern art on walls, and hardwood flooring.
Laundry room with two front-loading washing machines, beige cabinets, a window showing a large outdoor tree, and a basket of folded towels on top of one of the machines.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, lamps, and artwork, with a sliding glass door leading to a backyard.
A bedroom with white walls, hardwood flooring, and multiple windows with white shutters. The bed has white bedding, brown and cream pillows, and a beige throw blanket. There are two bedside tables with lamps, and a small potted plant is near the wind
Bright bedroom with a bed, pink and white pillows, bedside lamp, artwork on beige wall, window with a view of trees, white desk with a vase and a chair.
A vintage bathroom with green tiles and a pink sink, featuring a large mirror, two windows, white towels, a small potted plant, and a beige bathtub.
A cozy bedroom with wood-paneled walls and large windows overlooking a lush garden. The bed has white bedding and multiple throw pillows, with a beige upholstered bench at the foot. Nearby nightstands hold white lamps, and a wooden desk with a chair
A bathroom with a black granite countertop sink, white cabinets, a mirror, and a glass shower enclosure. The bathroom opens to a backyard with a tree and a fenced yard.
A cozy dining room with wood-paneled walls, a rectangular wooden dining table with chairs, a large window showing green trees outside, a black floor lamp, and abstract artwork on the wall.
A backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by red brick paving and lounge chairs. Behind the pool, there is a single-story house with a patio, a chimney, and large windows. Tall trees with lush green foliage shade the yard, and the sky is clear and
A wooden fence surrounds a garden filled with tall trees, green foliage, shrubs, and a small stone pathway with white chairs in the background.
Backyard with a swimming pool, patio with outdoor furniture, trees, and a house with a brick chimney under a clear blue sky.
A backyard with a green lawn, trees, a swimming pool, a brick pathway, and a house with a gray exterior and large windows.
A backyard garden with trees, shrubs, rocks, and a wooden fence. A house with a window and a shingled roof is partially visible behind the trees, with sunlight filtering through the leaves.

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  • Exceptionally rare 0.73-acre parcel comprising approximately 32,071 square feet in coveted West Menlo Park

  • Rare opportunity to own an estate-scale property

  • Private setting at the end of a cul-de-sac off one of Menlo Park’s most desirable streets

  • Available for the first time in more than 60 years

  • Classic mid-century modern residence, circa 1949

  • Exceptional opportunity to move in, renovate, reimagine, or explore the creation of a new estate or private compound

  • Beautiful, mature landscaping with California coast live oaks and California redwoods

  • Approximately 3,775 square feet of living space (per floor plan visuals)

  • 4 bedrooms, private office, and 4 bathrooms

  • Detached 3-car garage with large workshop- possible 4 car-garage optionality

  • Hardwood floors, Philippine mahogany paneling, vintage tile, ledgestone fireplaces, and extensive original built-ins

  • Spacious living room with fireplace set against a Philippine mahogany feature wall and integrated picture windows

  • Dramatic family room with paneled walls, coffered ceiling, ledgestone fireplace, extensive cabinetry, and an entire wall of glass opening to the pool and rear grounds

  • Formal dining room with extensive built-in cabinetry and wainscot paneling

  • Large eat-in kitchen with custom wood-grain cabinetry, tile surfaces, desk center, and garden and pool views

  • Stainless steel appliances including 6-burner gas cooktop, two ovens, and 2 refrigerators

  • Private bedroom suite with exterior access, built-in cabinetry

  • Primary suite with two large walk-in closets and bathroom with steam shower

  • Two additional spacious bedrooms, each with walk-in closet and a full wall of built-in cabinetry with integrated desk areas

  • Fully paneled private office with separate exterior entrance

  • Two additional bathrooms, including one retaining vintage tile finishes and one finished in marble and granite with direct pool access

  • Separate laundry room with sink, washer, and dryer

  • Expansive, sun-filled rear grounds with large swimming pool, broad lawn and garden areas, built-in barbecue, and covered brick terrace

  • Exceptional privacy and indoor-outdoor connection throughout

  • Within close proximity to downtown Menlo Park

  • Convenient to Stanford University, Sand Hill Road, shops, restaurants, recreation, and highly regarded Menlo Park public and private schools

Menlo Park

California

 
Black and white photo of a park sign with the words "MENLO PARK" on a curved metal plaque, with blurred background.
Sign on a glass door reading 'Menlo Cafe' in cursive font, with the street number 620 next to it.
Black and white photo of a street view with a restaurant and retail shops, outdoor seating with umbrellas, trees, plants, and signage including "Santa Cruz Avenue" and "Paul Stuart".
A person riding a bicycle past a parking lot with several parked cars and storefronts, some trees, and an awning in an urban shopping area.
Black and white photo of a shopping plaza with parked cars and storefronts, lined with leafless trees in the foreground.
Black and white photo of the storefront for Le Roulanger bakery with large windows, a stop sign in front, and a tree partially covering the upper part of the store.
Black and white photo of a vertical sign that reads Bistro Vida on the side of a brick building, with a window reflecting trees in the background.
Exterior of a brasserie called 'Left Bank,' with outdoor seating, umbrellas, heaters, plants, and string lights, black and white photo.