With a sought-after location just two blocks from thriving downtown Menlo Park, this updated circa 1935 home offers privacy while keeping amenities close at hand. Period details are revealed at every turn, from the stucco arched porch to the intricate parquet floors and charming picture rail moldings throughout the main level. Formal living and dining rooms are catered by a remodeled kitchen, perfect for small or large gatherings. Personal accommodations comprise a main-level bedroom with adjoining bath, plus three upper-level bedrooms, including a Master Bedroom Suite, additional Office/Study and 2nd Infant's Room or Other use. On the lower level, a full basement adds a wine cellar, plus workshop and darkroom which provide options for hobbies, while outside a covered deck and level lawn invite play and entertainment. All of this, plus access to top-rated Menlo Park schools - this downtown retreat is indeed a very special place to call home!