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An Enduring Legacy on 7+ Acres
On the market for the first time, this legendary Silicon Valley estate presents a rare opportunity to own a legacy property with panoramic views on approximately 7.28 gated acres comprised of two separate parcels. The grounds unfold across expansive terraces, beautifully landscaped gardens, and a newly resurfaced tennis court with viewing deck. Sweeping Bay and western hill views form a stunning backdrop from nearly every vantage point, reinforcing the estate’s remarkable sense of space and privacy.
Custom built and designed for grand entertaining as well as personal enjoyment, the home has been meticulously maintained and offers exceptional square footage and architectural detail across multiple structures. The main home showcases soaring ceilings, dramatic entertaining spaces, and elegant finishes including upholstered walls. Nearly every room opens to the outdoors, while the floor plan ensures privacy with the primary suite, executive office, and fitness center thoughtfully positioned at one end of the home. Additional accommodations include a beautifully appointed guest bedroom suite and a detached guest house with two bedrooms, full kitchen, and bath.
Throughout the grounds, vibrant gardens burst with color, vegetable beds thrive in the sun, and tranquil waterfalls are seamlessly integrated into the landscape. A built-in barbecue area and recessed spa with Bay views create the ultimate setting for outdoor living. Just 300 yards away, miles of trails unfold for walking, running, and mountain biking.
Rich in character and history, and located within the highly coveted Palo Alto school district, this once-in-a-lifetime estate offers both legacy and lifestyle just moments from the amenities of Portola Valley and Highway 280 to all of San Francisco and Silicon Valley.
Summary of the Home
- Legendary Silicon Valley property first time on the market
- Approximately 7.28 gated acres with panoramic Bay, western hill views, and two separate parcels (~2.74 acres and ~4.54 acres) as well as two entrances
- Absolutely beautiful gardens with waterfall feature and large stone terraces, one with spa
- Just 300 yards to Arastradero Preserve with miles of trails for walking, running, and mountain biking
- Newly resurfaced tennis court, and viewing deck
- Custom built with generously sized rooms designed for grand entertaining
- 2 bedroom suites, executive office with bar and fireplace, fitness center/bedroom, and 2 half-baths
- Guest house with living room with fireplace, full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and outside half-bath
- Approximately 10,310 total square feet
– Main home: 7,010 square feet
– Garage: 750 square feet
– Guest house: 1,600 square feet
– Barn: 725 square feet
– Mech rooms: 225 square feet - Main rooms: foyer, living room, sitting room, formal dining room with fireplace, kitchen, family room with fireplace, entertainment room with fireplace, lower-level wine closets
- Personal accommodations: primary bedroom suite, executive office, fitness center/bedroom, guest bedroom suite, formal powder room, half-bath
- Attached oversized 2-car garage on lower level
- Backup generator
- Ever so convenient to Highway 280 to San Francisco and all of Silicon Valley
- Just minutes to shops and restaurants at Ladera Shopping Center
- Excellent Palo Alto schools
Price Upon Request
Details of the Home
Main Level
Entrance
Electronic gates open to a long driveway leading past the tennis court and culminating at an expansive motor court surrounded by the property’s stunning gardens; a flagstone walkway leads to the front entrance
Foyer
Solid wood double doors open to the foyer with herringbone-patterned hardwood floor; tucked away stairs lead down to the lower level garage access and a short flight of stairs leads up to the entertainment lounge; hand-textured walls with sconces are complemented by a tray ceiling with pendant light
Living Room
Just off the foyer, this dramatic room features upholstered walls and a towering beamed and paneled ceiling with rows of trusses atop a perimeter of coffered soffits; a triangular clerestory is positioned at one end; sliding glass doors and matching windows span two walls, opening to a wraparound deck with both western hill and Bay views; herringbone patterned hardwood finishes the floor
Formal Dining Room
Beneath the cathedral ceiling shared with the living room, this formal venue is elevated and separated by two recessed planters for live foliage; a fireplace at one end is surrounded to the ceiling in natural stone; a pendant light hangs in the center, walls are all upholstered, and two sets of sliding glass doors open to a waterfall terrace; a convenient pass-through to the kitchen can be concealed with sliding glass doors
Sitting Room
Positioned between the living room and formal dining room is a flexible-use room a few steps up from the living room; sharing the same cathedral ceiling, this room has upholstered walls and a sliding glass door to the wraparound deck
Kitchen
Lightly hued cabinetry is topped in tile surrounding a contrasting island with partial butcher block counter beneath a massive copper vent hood; the cathedral beamed and paneled ceiling has trusses and a triangular clerestory window; an entire wall of windows above the sink looks out to the western hill views; hardwood finishes the floor; a two-room pantry provides abundant storage
Appliances
Wolf gas cooktop, 2 Thermador ovens, 2 Bosch dishwashers, Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer
Family Room
Just off the kitchen is this inviting room with fireplace integrated into an adobe-style wall with recesses for art display; sliding glass doors open to a view terrace and gardens and carpet finishes the floor
Entertainment Room
A short flight of stairs in the foyer ascends to this spacious multi-room entertainment venue; a bar area has mirrored backsplashes and glass shelves, mini refrigerator, dishwasher, and sink; a built-in media area is surrounded in custom shelves for display of art; a fireplace has a solid stone mantelpiece and a dining/game area looks out to the Bay views
Personal Accommodations
Breezeway
A fully enclosed breezeway connects the entertainment lounge to the primary suite, office, and fitness center; features include flagstone flooring and two sets of sliding glass doors on each side opening to front and rear terraces
Primary Bedroom Suite
Just off a central hallway connecting to the office and fitness center and opening to the front terrace, the bedroom has carpet, tall banks of library shelves on each side of garden-view windows; a tremendous closet is fully customized; step down to the compartmentalized bath with center jetted tub, separate vanity areas, one with makeup area, large shower for two, plus private commode room
Executive Office
Adjacent to the bedroom and at the end of the hallway is a tremendous office with vaulted ceiling, skylights, Bay views, and built-in workstation and cabinetry; a built-in media area flanks the stone fireplace and a concealed bar has a mini refrigerator and sink; there is also a concealed work room for office equipment; sliding glass doors open to the large Bay view terrace with recessed spa
Fitness Center/Bedroom
With direct access from the bedroom and from the hallway, plus an entire wall of closets and sliding glass door to a patio and rose garden
Guest Bedroom Suite
Privately located off the entertainment lounge with sliding glass door to a patio with waterfall, two sets of mirrored closets, and en suite bath with Sherle Wagner sink and matching faucet and separate room with jetted tub and glass-enclosed shower
Guest House
Spacious front deck and sliding glass door entrance; towering beamed and paneled ceiling, fresh paint, stone fireplace, and maple floors; full kitchen with gas cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator; concealed washer and dryer; two bedrooms, one with sliding glass door to the grounds; bath with frameless glass shower and private commode room; half-bath with outside access from the front deck
Other Features
- Just 300 yards to Arastradero Preserve with miles of trails for walking, running, and mountain biking
- Ever so convenient to Highway 280 to San Francisco and all of Silicon Valley
- Just minutes to shops and restaurants at Ladera Shopping Center
- Palo Alto schools: Nixon Elementary, Fletcher Middle, Gunn High (buyer to confirm)
- Formal powder room
- Laundry room with LG washer/dryer, half-bath, and abundant cabinetry
- Lower-level access to the oversized 2-car garage with significant built-ins
- Lower-level wall of closets lined with custom wine racks
- Backup generator
- Air conditioning
- Newly resurfaced tennis court with viewing deck and water fountain
- Built-in barbecue center
- Large Bay-view terrace with recessed spa
- Stone terraces with waterfall feature and potential for a koi pond
- Tremendous vegetable garden
- Greenhouse and adjacent barn with large finished storeroom currently all used for storage and gardener’s workshop
