This estate is a masterful combination of timeless French architecture, by renowned Gardner Dailey circa 1935, and luxurious updates for 21^st century living. Spanning 3.31 acres, the setting is quintessential Woodside set far back from the street with added layers of privacy from redwood groves and a vast meadow adjoining a conservation easement with unobstructed views. The three-story residence is classically appointed with hardwood floors, refined millwork, and grand formal rooms complemented by a parlor, entertainment bar, library, and chef’s kitchen. Personal quarters are many with a total of 8 bedrooms, including a lavish multi-room primary suite, plus extended family living quarters with full kitchen. The impressive grounds invite outdoor living amid the pool, tennis court, and sun-swept lawns ready to host family or philanthropic events. Located in the heart of central Woodside, with access to acclaimed Woodside Elementary School, this sought-after destination is minutes to Stanford University, Silicon Valley tech and venture capital centers, as well as two international airports.

At a Glance

• Gardner Dailey designed circa 1935 French chateau
• 7 bedrooms and 7.5 baths
• Grand formal rooms, parlor, library, and entertainment bar connected by a gallery
• Chef’s kitchen and separate breakfast room
• Two main-level bedroom suites, one customized for an office
• Four upstairs bedrooms, each with en suite bath, including 3-room primary suite
• Upstairs multi-room suite with full kitchen, ideal for extended family
• Oversized 3-car garage with half-bath and extensive built-ins
• Magnificent grounds with pool, tennis court, redwood groves, and vast rear meadow adjoining a conservation easement with unobstructed views
• Approximately 3.31 acres with main gated entrance plus service entrance
• Just one block to acclaimed Woodside Elementary School (K-8)

Details of the Home

Entrance

Formal receiving area in the turret, adjoining parlor, plus vestibule and half-bath; a long gallery hallway is lined with French doors opening to the rear grounds and pool; at one end, an entertainment bar has silver foil wallcovering, a sink, and Sub-Zero icemaker and refrigerator

Guest Bedroom Suite

Sitting room just off the foyer plus bedroom with remodeled en suite bath with automated commode and curbless shower

Living Room

Grand scale with masonry fireplace with gas assist, towering ceiling, extensive millwork, parquet wood floor, and French doors to a private cobblestone patio

Library

Fully paneled room with to-the-ceiling library shelves, gas fireplace, concealed wet bar, and three sets of French doors to the grounds

Dining Room

Formal room detailed with picture frame moldings, brass chandelier, and French doors to the loggia

Kitchen & Breakfast Room

Spacious, updated kitchen has honed granite counters, limestone and slate heated floor, island, desk center, and walk-in pantry; large breakfast room lined with windows and French doors plus wall of built-ins with marble counter

Appliances

Thermador gas cooktop with 6 burners, griddle, and pot filler; 2 Thermador ovens and 2 warming drawers; Sharp microwave; 2 Bosch dishwashers; 2 Sub-Zero refrigerators and 1 freezer, each with two lower drawers

Bedroom Suite/Office

Located just off the kitchen and currently customized with office built-ins, walk-in closet, and en suite bath with shower

Upstairs Primary Bedroom Suite

Large office or nursery with three closets and concealed wet bar; separate bedroom with private balcony and dressing room with cedar-lined closets; luxurious marble and onyx bath has heated floors, two heated towel bars, dual-sink vanity, steam shower, jetted tub, and two private commode rooms, one with bidet

Three Upstairs Bedroom Suites

Three large bedrooms, each with en suite marble bath (two with shower and one with tub and overhead shower

Upstairs Extended Family Quarters

Accessed from the hallway or outside; large living room, full kitchen with electric range, dishwasher, and refrigerator, separate bedroom, and remodeled bath with tub and overhead shower

Other Features

• Freshly painted upper level
• Lutron programmable lighting
• Mudroom with walk-in pantry
• Laundry room with sink, Maytag washer/dryer, ironing center, chute from upstairs, and dog-washing station
• Central vacuum
• 3-zone heating
• Rooftop deck accessed from the upstairs landing and master suite
• Porte cochere and 3-car garage with half-bath plus extensive built-in storage
• Backup generator

The Grounds

• Pool
• Built-in barbecue center with sink
• Tennis court
• Redwood groves
• Rear meadow adjoining a conservation easement with unobstructed views
• Original San Francisco cobblestone on the motor court and walkways
• Long gated driveway plus service gate
• Clay tile roof, copper gutters and downspouts