A Tuscan‑inspired villa tucked inside Atherton’s ultra‑private Circus Club enclave has changed hands for just under $24 million, landing among the Bay Area’s priciest residential deals this spring. The limestone‑clad estate, complete with a guest pavilion, moved quickly after hitting the market, according to public listings.
Sale details
Public records cited by Redfin show that 35 Barry Lane closed at $23,988,888 on March 25. The property was listed in early February and went from debut to closing in just a few weeks, a brisk clip for a home in this price bracket.
Inside the villa
Listing materials describe roughly 11,257 square feet spread across three elevator‑served levels, with seven bedrooms, multiple formal living and dining spaces, a home theater and an estimated 1,500‑bottle wine cellar. Outside, the grounds are set up for large‑scale entertaining, with a detached guest house, outdoor kitchen, pizza oven and a saltwater pool, according to DeLeon Realty.
Neighborhood and design
Set at the end of a quiet cul‑de‑sac in the Menlo Circus Club area, the property leans into Renaissance villa styling, with antique French roof tiles and hand‑carved stone details. Public listing data show the home was built in 2012 and sits on about 0.99 acres in one of Atherton’s most secluded pockets, per Compass.
What this sale signals
The deal highlights ongoing demand for finished, private estates on the Peninsula even as broader market activity cools. Buyers are still willing to pay a premium for turnkey, move‑in‑ready properties. For comparison, The Real Deal reported an Atherton sale at roughly $23 million in 2024, putting this latest trade squarely in line with the neighborhood’s upper tier.
Representation
Public records show the property was marketed by DeLeon Realty, with Ken DeLeon as the listing agent. The buyer was represented by Gurveer Bains of Prime Properties of Calif, according to Realtor.com. The short time on market underscores just how quickly well‑finished estates in the Circus Club pocket can draw offers.
Palo Alto Online recently included the transaction in its area home‑sales roundup for readers tracking high‑end moves on the Midpeninsula.
