PENINSULA TRANSFORMATION

Boasting a magnificent pool that provides a refreshing escape from the warm mid-Peninsula summers, the landscape and garden complement the modern farmhouse-style home. The sprawling lawn and batting cage are perfect for the family to enjoy many outdoor sports activities, including a sunken volleyball net system. A focal point of the garden is a custom-designed steel and wood cabana with built-in banquette seating and a fire table. The cabana area provides protection from wind and sun, so one can be comfortable outdoors any time of day.

The property also features a lovely “art garden” with an Andy Goldsworthy-inspired serpentine stone wall and meadow-covered mounds. Meandering paths and an elegant bench allow for peaceful relaxation. The design is careful to protect the mature existing oak and redwood trees and preserve the woodland ambiance of the garden. This includes a floating deck around a large Coast Live Oak and new Japanese Maple and Flowering Dogwood trees for seasonal color and interest.

LOCATION: MENLO PARK, CA

INTERIOR DESIGN: SULLIVAN DESIGN GROUP

BUILDER: TERRA FERMA LANDSCAPES CONSTRUCTION

PHOTOGRAPHY: JASON LISKE

Backyard with swimming pool, lounge chairs, umbrellas, exterior patio furniture, and landscaped yard
Modern backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, outdoor lounge area with umbrellas, covered seating area, and a well-maintained garden with green grass and shrubs.
Backyard with swimming pool, lounge chairs, outdoor seating area, and large trees.
A landscaped garden with grass, rocks, ornamental plants, and a stone wall, shaded by trees and illuminated by sunlight.
Nighttime view of a landscaped backyard with a large tree, pathway, garden lights, and a fenced perimeter.
A well-maintained backyard with green grass, landscaping, trees, and a modern house in the background, featuring outdoor seating with umbrellas and a patio.
Backyard with a lit swimming pool, lounge chairs, outdoor seating area with umbrellas, and a modern house with large windows at dusk.