Tucked away on approximately 2.77 acres in the Vista Verde community with easy access to the amenities of Portola Valley, this remarkable property offers a peaceful retreat from the fast-paced life of Silicon Valley. Surrounded by forested beauty, the setting is defined by birdsong, brilliant sunlight, star-swept night skies, and a feeling of peace and tranquility – and yet it's only 5 to 10 minutes away from specialty grocery stores and restaurants, auto service and hardware shops, and Portola Valley's acclaimed public and private schools. 

A sweeping tiled stairway descends through lushly planted gardens to the main entrance, where the home opens to grand yet understated interiors that echo the serenity and refinement of the grounds. Enter the expansive main level with its 10 and 12 foot ceilings, including a spacious kitchen and family room combination with a large pantry for entertaining; adjoining dining and living rooms with arch-top windows that capture the stunning wooded views; and an elegant primary suite with dual exterior balconies, sitting area with fireplace, spacious walk-in closet, and a luxurious marble bath – all enhanced by fine millwork, solid oak hardwood floors, and recessed lighting. 

The multi-functional lower level features two additional bedrooms – one en suite – a home office, an artist studio or home gym, and a large recreation room that opens to a massive, multi-level Trex Transcend deck and pergola with a linear natural gas fire pit and a built-in kitchen barbecue area, creating an adjoining indoor-outdoor entertainment space that overlooks the private rear grounds. The grounds themselves include perimeter fencing and extensive hardscaping with lighted pathways and stairs, leading from the deck to a big, irrigation-ready garden plot on the south and to a large level area lower on the property for future amenities, such as a multi-hole putting green or sports court. 

This exceptional offering presents privacy, elegance, and nature all in perfect balance.

Summary of the Home

• 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 2 half-baths 
• Home office with walk-in closet and built-in cabinets and shelving
• Lot size of approximately 2.77 acres (120,523 square feet)
• Approximately 6,155 square feet of living space (per floor plan artist)
• A full-house 18kW natural gas Kohler backup generator
• Secluded in privacy from the street with tiled staircase amid lushly planted gardens to the front entrance
• A 12-foot ceiling is introduced in the grand foyer with marble floor in a checkerboard pattern
• Spacious formal living room features a focal-point picture window, gas-log fireplace with precast mantelpiece flanked by built-in cabinetry, and hardwood floors that extend throughout 
• Formal dining room with striking drum chandelier and wall of arched windows with forested views 
• Open concept kitchen with skylights, dining area with halo chandelier, all oak cabinetry topped in granite, and island with elevated breakfast bar; arch-top French doors open to the front patio; adjoining pantry with abundant storage, sink, plus second refrigerator and dishwasher
• Appliances include: Dacor 6-burner gas cooktop; 2 Electrolux ovens; Panasonic microwave; KitchenAid dishwasher and compactor; Sub-Zero refrigerator 
• Family room, fully open to the kitchen, has a gas-log fireplace with precast mantelpiece and built-in media cabinetry with 5.1 surround sound system
• Expansive primary bedroom suite includes a sitting area with gas-log fireplace, built-ins, two exterior balconies, a huge walk-in closet, and front patio access; the all-marble bath has a dual-sink vanity, tub, frameless-glass shower, a private commode room 
• Lower-level recreation room, with wall of cherry cabinetry and glass-framed door to the rear deck, plus flexible-use studio or gym with custom cabinetry and shelving, sink, and outside entrance to deck
• A lower-level bedroom and an office, each with a walk-in closet and served by a bath with two sinks, tub, and frameless-glass shower
• Large lower-level bedroom suite, ideal for guests, with private patio, built-in media center with 5.1 surround sound system, and en suite bath with dual-sink vanity and expansive, marble-tiled shower
• Other features: powder room with herringbone-patterned marble wall and automated commode; utility hub with built-in cherry cabinets and shelving; laundry room with washer/dryer, sink and built-in upper and lower cabinets; attached extra-large 3-car garage with EV charging and half-bath; Nest thermostats; natural gas furnaces; central Lennox AC system serving the main level; central vacuum; surveillance cameras; distributed sound speakers; significant storage throughout 
• Incredibly private and tranquil rear grounds overlooked from a vast multi-level deck with pergola-covered dining lounge, linear natural gas fire pit, and integrated barbecue center with Lynx gas-powered grill, sink and storage
• A large, level area located at the private rear grounds offers potential for a future sports court 
• Excellent Portola Valley schools (buyer to confirm)