This expansive estate is an architectural gem designed by Cliff May, the acclaimed architect renowned as the father of the California ranch home and the visionary behind the Robert Mondavi winery. His homes are rare in northern California and this one personifies his design aesthetics, emphasizing a one-level floor plan geared towards embracing sunshine and fostering informal indoor/outdoor living. This unique estate combines mid-century modern and Spanish hacienda styles.  The home features May’s distinctive design elements: numerous cathedral ceilings made of exposed grape stake with open beams and a ridge skylight running the length of the room; Saltillo tile floors throughout, which seamlessly extend into the central courtyard around which the floor plan revolves. The main home spans more than 8,000 square feet and includes a magnificent executive office and adjoining recreation room ideal for large gatherings. There is a fully equipped guest house and a separately fenced pool with a spacious pool house and outdoor kitchen. Completing this remarkable and private gated setting of nearly 2 acres are a golf practice area plus expansive terraces and decks with western hill views. Located on the west side of Atherton, this property also benefits from access to excellent Las Lomitas schools.

Details of the Home

Entrance

Long gated driveway leads to a spacious motor court bordered with verdant landscaping and prolific rose gardens; carved double doors open to a receiving area with terra cotta tile floor and entire wall of glass opening to a center courtyard

Living Room 

Preceded by a secondary foyer with triple tray ceiling; a signature skylight spans the center of the beamed cathedral ceiling and all plaster walls integrate a fireplace

Dining Room

Beamed cathedral ceiling with chandelier, terra cotta tile floor, and French doors to the center courtyard

Kitchen

Spacious room with large casual dining area and sliding glass doors to the center courtyard and to a vast rear terrace; walnut floors and richly hued mahogany cabinetry, including an angular island, is topped in granite with tiled backsplashes

Appliances

Viking gas cooktop; 2 Frigidaire ovens; warming drawer; Panasonic microwave; separate barbecue grill in a tiled counter; Miele dishwasher; Sub-Zero refrigerator

Family Roon

A signature skylight spans the center of the beamed cathedral ceiling; sliding glass doors to a rear deck with western hill views, full bar with wraparound counter seating, and adobe fireplace above an elevated tiled hearth across the wall; terra cotta tile finishes the floor

Executive Office

Dramatic and spacious room, just off the foyer, features a cathedral ceiling with 4 skylights, hardwood floors, extensive stained glass on the wall adjoining the recreation room, plus built-in cabinetry and desk, all with inlaid marquetry; a fireplace is bordered in natural rock including a wall-to-wall elevated hearth

Recreation Room & Two Half-Baths

Located between the office and the main family room, and with outside access to the front grounds and to the center courtyard; towering beamed cathedral ceiling and terra cotta tiled floor; full bar and extensive built-ins; two half-baths added in 2009 service the room

Primary Suite with 2 Baths

Privately located and beginning with a spacious carpeted bedroom with fireplace, long interior hallway lined entirely with closets, plus two fully customized walk-in closets; two separate marble bathrooms beneath a shared center skylight; one with jetted tub and shower and one with shower

Recreation Room

Expansive open area features extensive built-ins, a fireplace, and staircase to the third bedroom suite

3 Bedrooms Suites

Located off the family room; one suite has a dual-entry marble bath with shower; one with private deck and marble bath with tub and overhead shower; one ideal for an office with paneled walls, balcony, and marble bath with shower

Guest House

Living/dining room; hardwood floors; bath with shower; granite kitchen with electric cooktop, dishwasher drawer, and refrigerator; bedroom suite with walk-in closet and shower; laundry hook up

Pool House

Terra cotta tile floors and sky-lit cathedral ceiling; kitchenette with dishwasher and mini refrigerator; bath with jetted tub and overhead shower

Other Features

• Remodeled extensively in 2002 and 2009

• Formal powder room

• Multi-zone air conditioning

• Laundry room and large walk-in pantry

• Detached 2-car garage adjoins the guest house

• Detached 4-car garage beneath the guest house

• Separately fenced pool

• Pool-side kitchen with barbecue, gas cooktop, sink, and refrigerator

• Golf practice area with putting green, sand trap, and hitting bay