From custom wine cellars to gourmet chef’s kitchens and spa-like kitchens, these homes are simply spectacular. See them all below!
Perched amidst hilltop grounds with panoramic bay views, this masterpiece completed in 2020 integrates the warmth, beauty, and history of the South of France with state-of-the-art luxuries. Never occupied, the home abounds with indoor-outdoor spaces fashioned for unforgettable living.
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Price: $19,000,000
Listing details: A collection of gathering areas opens to terraced gardens with fire and water features, an outdoor living room, and an entertaining pavilion with a kitchen. Every bedroom enjoys its own bathroom and climate controls. Downstairs await a fitness center, wine cellar, billiard room, and home theater with wet bar.
Contact: Stefan Walker, Keller Williams Bay Area Estates, +1 408.209.6100
Welcome to this rare opportunity to own a property steeped in Palo Alto’s rich architectural heritage designed and built by Pedro de Lemos, a renowned artist and architect. Situated on over 1/3 acre in prestigious Old Palo Alto, this cluster of 5 dwellings comprising 1550,1552, 1554, 1560, and 1566 Cowper was built in 1932.
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Price: $8,500,000
Listing details: The main home at 1550 features de Lemos’ signature design elements including timbered ceilings, wood doors with decorative hardware, plaster walls, intriguing niches, and artistic light fixtures. The outstanding location is just blocks from award-winning schools and world-class shopping, dining, and Stanford University.
Contact: Jennifer Buenrostro, Compass, +1 650.224.9539
Immerse yourself in an enchanting world of timeless sophistication, up-to-the-minute luxury, and absolute privacy. This gated hilltop estate is equally elegant and inviting, showcasing meticulous craftsmanship and breathtaking views of the foothills and San Francisco Bay.
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Price: $8,498,000
Listing details: Extensively remodeled interiors balance classic details with bright, versatile rooms fitted for modern enjoyment. Luxurious elements include layered millwork, exquisite leaded-glass windows, oak herringbone floors, and Calacatta marble finishes. Gathering spaces open to scenic terraces – perfect for grand-scale entertaining and casual everyday living.
Contact: Stefan Walker, Keller Williams Bay Area Estates, +1 408.209.6100
Tuscan Villa Estate property with two luxurious homes set on a one-of-a-kind picture-perfect 20-acre gated property. The main home built a few years ago boasts the highest quality materials such as reclaimed antique rough sawn pine beams, travertine, and marble flooring, a fireplace in the living room and bedroom, oversized windows, soaring ceilings, an elegant formal dining area, and gourmet chef’s dream kitchen.
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Price: $6,950,000
Listing details: Two opulent bedrooms, a regal office that can be used as a third bedroom, a huge laundry room, and 3 car garage. Beautifully landscaped, show-stopping entertainers patio and outdoor kitchen overlooking the infinity pool/spa and incredible views.
Contact: Jean Deleonardi, Keller Williams Vaca Valley, +1 707-684-9351
Ascend through a forest and leave behind city hustle and bustle. This magnificent home offers commanding views of Mt. Diablo and adjoins the Lafayette Reservoir open space and trails. The lot, with a vineyard, is impeccably landscaped throughout. Inside, the home has vaulted ceilings and custom finishes everywhere.
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Price: $5,999,000
Listing details: Upstairs, the principal suite has a fireplace, sauna, steam shower, gym, and immense walk-in closet. Downstairs, a private entrance leads to guest quarters with a kitchen, living room, and wine cellar. Three offices offer ample workspace. The main kitchen flows gracefully in two directions, one to a great room, the other to the dining room and living room.
Contact: Ann Newton Cane, Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty, +1 415-999-0253
Imagine Capri, Amalfi, or Portofino where architecture is art, romantic and sexy! This home inspires and reflects a modern fresh Santa Barbara style. Stunning San Francisco Bay views. Details include warm Saltillo tile, raised wood-beamed ceilings, archways, hand-plastered interior walls, an abundance of windows, artful fireplaces, and rich oak floors.
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Price: $2,858,000
Listing details: Enjoy gorgeous decks meant for entertaining with plumbed gas fire pit, outdoor kitchen, dining deck, and separate seating area. 1/3 acre, gently terraced garden to generous level area with beautiful water feature. 13 Marchant Ct.is featured in numerous publications for the luxe interior design and is noted as one of the earliest examples of true green building and modern structural integrity in its time.
Contact: Ruth Frassetto, Compass, +1 510.697.8606
Beautiful Orinda Country Club home on a private, gated, landscaped half-acre, with not one, but TWO garages. Meticulously maintained, this 3 bedroom + office home has an inviting open floor plan with beautiful touches throughout; stone finishes, chef-quality appliances, perfect au pair/guest suite, radiant floors, vaulted ceilings, high-end lighting & more.
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Price: $2,785,000
Listing details: The new backyard sanctuary is perfect for outdoor living and entertaining! Built-in grill with counter seating (grill, wok burner, slow cooker, prep sink). Private, serene setting with Japanese Maples, Live Oaks, a rock-wall vegetable garden, and stairs leading you to the upper-level seating areas and putting green.
Contact: Molly Smith, Village Associates, +1 415.309.1085
Main House: 5 Bedrooms/6 Baths/ 2 Half Baths/7,154 square feet. Apartment: 1 Bedroom/1 Bath/735 square feet/3 Car Garage www.13431Wildcrest.com This spacious estate is less than a mile from the charming Downtown Los Altos with fine dining and shops.
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Price: Contact for pricing
Listing details: The timeless design of the home takes full advantage of the spectacular views from San Francisco to San Jose. On a clear day, one can see across the Bay to Oakland!
Contact: Jack Welsh & Denise Welsh, Compass, +1 650-823-3180, 415-999-0727
Picturesque views surround this one-of-a-kind private sanctuary located just 30 minutes from SF. From soaring ceilings to extensive millwork & wainscoting, this custom-built East Coast Traditional home was designed by the award-winning Talon Design Group & built by Branagh Development in 2006. In addition to 5 spacious bedrooms, there is a home office, 2 family rooms, a bonus/game room & an additional unfinished 400 square foot bonus room (not included in the 5,800 square feet) that can easily be converted into a home gym, movie room, or bedroom.
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Price: Contact for pricing
Listing details: This captivating estate has breathtaking views from every window and sits on over 6.5 acres. From vineyards to horse stables to the guest house(s), the possibilities are endless & only limited by your imagination or, rule of law should you choose to subdivide. Direct access to the trail & minutes from Moraga’s top-rated schools, Rancho Laguna Park, farmer’s markets, Canyon Club & much more.
Contact: Brian Rochford, Rochford Real Estate, +1 925.285.0439