Designed to embrace the sweeping views of the western hills, this sophisticated home exemplifies contemporary elegance with signature floor-to-ceiling corner walls of glass in many rooms, plus towering ceilings, some with solarium glass. The result is tremendous natural light and volume with views at every turn. The dramatic open floor plan is unified with a Versailles pattern of travertine, marble, and granite on the floors, plush carpet in some rooms, and a soft neutral palette throughout. Designed also with entertaining in mind, there is a full bar opening to the pool, a temperature-controlled wine cellar, and a tremendous chef’s kitchen.

Personal accommodations include a lavish primary suite with a customized office, sitting/fitness room, and sauna. Two additional suites are found on the main level, a suite on the lower level is wired for an optional media room, plus there is a project room/art studio. Every room in the home opens to the outdoors, where the 2.26-acre grounds feature a stunning pool and spa and a vast cantilevered deck that takes full advantage of the views. With a premier location in the heart of central Portola Valley, this home also has a private gate to renowned hiking trails and access to excellent local schools.

Details of the Home

Entrance

Electronic gates open to a circular motor court of hand-set paver stones; an all-glass entrance opens to the foyer where travertine, marble, and granite finish the floor

Living Room 

Two steps down from the foyer is the newly carpeted living room with dramatic vaulted ceiling, track lighting, marble fireplace, and signature corner of glass opening to the rear grounds

Dining Room

Extending from the foyer and elevated above the living room; a mirrored alcove has built-in cabinetry and a marble serving counter

Entertainment Bar

Between the formal venues and kitchen with corner glass wall to the rear grounds, elevated granite seating counter and mirror-backed glass shelves, plus sink, mini refrigerator, ice maker, and dishwasher

Kitchen/Family Room

Travertine, marble, and granite floors continue into the family room and kitchen combination with towering vaulted ceiling, including an all-glass corner ceiling with remote-controlled operable panel; a signature glass corner wall, next to a marble fireplace, opens to the rear grounds

Kitchen

Sleek cabinetry, including an angular island, is topped in extra-thick granite; a solarium style window is positioned above the sink looking out to a spacious side patio

Appliances

Thermador 5-burner gas cooktop, 2 ovens, and warming drawer; Bosch dishwasher; GE compactor; Sub-Zero refrigerator

Primary Bedroom Suite

Double doors in the family room open to this suite with customized office with corner glass wall, separate sitting/fitness room opening to the kitchen patio, 2 customized walk-in closets, and sunken newly carpeted bedroom with corner glass wall and marble fireplace; en suite all-marble bath has a dual-sink vanity, sauna, private automated commode room, jetted tub for two, and open shower with solarium glass ceiling

Bedroom Suite 2 & 3

In a private main-level wing are 2 suites, each with sliding glass door to the grounds, mirrored closet, and en suite travertine bath with shower

Bedroom Suite 4/Media Room

Lower level bedroom, currently wired for media use with retractable cinema screen, has sliding glass door to the grounds, walk-in closet, and en suite travertine bath with dual-sink vanity, and jetted tub with overhead shower

Project Room/Art Studio

Lower-level flexible-use room with corner wall of glass opening to the grounds, cabinetry with sink, and oversized walk-in closet

Wine Cellar

Temperature-controlled, fully customized cellar with adjoining room for case storage

 The Grounds

Beautiful dark-bottom, solar-heated pool and elevated circular spa, all surrounded by Colorado river-washed rock, boulders, and flagstone decking; vast newer deck with built-in seating and cable-strung railings is cantilevered over the grounds and directly facing the western hill views; walking paths to the lower area of the property with gated access to a riding/walking trail

Other Features

Formal powder room; laundry room with sink, Frigidaire washer/dryer, and outside entrance; attached skylit 3-car garage with extensive built-ins; security alarm; Crestron home automation for climate, lighting, and pool; distributed sound speakers; central vacuum; new carpet in living room and primary suite; fresh paint in some rooms

Highlights

• Sophisticated home with pool, spa, and sweeping western hill views

• In the heart of central Portola Valley on approximately 2.26 acres

• Two levels with 4 bedrooms, office, and 4.5 bathrooms

• Approximately 5,540 total square feet

• Main residence:  4,515 sq. ft.

• Garage: 745 sq. ft.

• Storage:  280 sq. ft.

• Contemporary design with signature wraparound corners of floor-to-ceiling glass in many rooms

• Dramatic sunken living room, formal dining area, entertainment bar, and kitchen/family room combination

• Three main-level bedroom suites, including primary suite with office and sauna

• Lower-level bedroom suite, also wired for media room, plus project room/art studio

• Climate-controlled customized wine cellar

• Attached 3-car garage with EV outlet

• Excellent Portola Valley schools