Atherton, California

Then and Now

Location: Atherton, CA
Design Type: Residential
TBA: New Construction

Location

Atherton, California

Design Type

Residential

TBA

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  • Then and Now Atherton, CA entry to property
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA front driveway view
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA entry
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA fountain and entry
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA front door view
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA fountain along green wall
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA fountain
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA front walkway and surroudning hedges and trees
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA front walkway and surrounding hedges
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA front walkway paving
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA front walkway
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA front view
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA view out back of lawn
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA view out back of pool and lawn
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA view out back of pool
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA view out back of pool and lawn
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA view out back
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA view out back of paving and pool
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA view out back of pool
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA view out back
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA view out back
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA patio
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA outdoor dining space
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA outdoor dining space
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA detail of hedges
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA detail of grasses and path
  • Then and Now Atherton, CA detail of walkway grasses and flowers

Project Overview

A comprehensive master plan for this property brought fresh vision to a time worn landscape surrounding this vintage home. Evolved through numerous iterations, the plan addressed the complexities of the site to achieve the objectives of the new owners. The property is located at the end of a cul-de-sac where a refurbished gate opens to a new gravel driveway and auto court welcoming family and friends. An expanded entrance terrace directs visitors to the front door while passing a quietly flowing fountain backdropped by lush landscape plantings. The expansive main terrace along the back of the home was redesigned at a single contiguous level.  A new pool, spa and cold plunge were placed parallel to the main terrace allowing a generous lawn to bring continuity to the property. A guest house was sited to take advantage of views across the landscape with access through an adjacent olive tree shaded dining area. A detached garage with carport was tucked into the site providing buffer of a sport court and chicken coop.  A hedged garden added at the kitchen wing of the home adds privacy to the side entrance and a place for kitchen gardening in a raised steel bed.  Trees, hedges, shrubs, perennials, and lawns were planned to meld with desirable aspects of the former landscape.

Collaborators

General Contractor

Todd Hitchman

Landscape Contractor

John Ermacoff

Pool Contractor

Photography