Showcase Total Rebuild at Lower North Hillsborough

Peerless in its execution and Wow Factor, this single-level masterpiece is one of Hillsborough’s most exciting new designs. Imagine the best of classic Hillsborough fused with the glamour and new luxury fit for Montecito’s elite! Completed in Summer 2020, the home has been re-imagined, expanded, and built as new by an interior designer as her own family’s retreat. No detail was overlooked. No opportunity was missed in crafting a bespoke ambiance richly layered and lyrical. Modeled after the legendary Spanish Colonial Revival havens of Santa Barbara and beyond, the facade is right at home in Lower North Hillsborough’s 1920s-1930s streetscape. But inside, the cutting-edge architecture dazzles with an Open Concept and Curated amenities. Stepping into a Grand Foyer of 12 ft. ceilings, it is immediately apparent the home equally celebrates entertaining and family flow. Grand archways are the only delineation between the seamless, wide-open gathering chambers. Every sumptuous detail is hand-picked. White oak floors of 8-inch planks, artisan tiles, lavish cabinetry and woodwork, and a connoisseur’s stage for the modern bon vivant, oenophile, and unrivaled party host: absolutely up-to-the-minute in world class design choices and pure livability. 

Towering ceilings crown a Living Room that speaks volumes for the home’s warm welcome. As exemplified by the living room, each space blurs the line between elegant and casual, traditional and modern, the very essence of transitional Zen. With such an open concept, the spaces would best be described as atmospheres in lieu of merely rooms. The living room pays homage to 1920s Revival with its beamed cathedral ceiling and epic arched window. At the heart of the home, a celebrity-quality Kitchen combines a fluid open dining zone, and pivots to all surrounding venues. Sereno Bianco Quartz countertops accent top-shelf appliances, nearly 10-foot wide seating island, and the sommelier’s 80-inch-tall Sub-Zero wine tower. Just off the kitchen, the architect bumped out the perfect Guest Suite/Fifth bedroom that could double as tucked-away Office. Four additional bedrooms grace the south wing of the home, accompanied by brilliantly tailored bathrooms in resort style. 

Highly acclaimed local architect Nancy Schienholtz knew the interiors would be perfectly matched by Wine Country vignettes in the gardens. A trellised picnic zone to seat 12 accompanies a raised Fireplace Lounge, Grilling Station, and synthetic turf field. A cascading waterfall caresses the hillside below a terraced play area. Vintage Oak trees are a well-established reminder of this location’s Jazz Age roots. The grounds will surely remind you of a Calistoga getaway, where privacy and nature combine for a “life of the party” sensation.

Where Montecito meets Manhattan, you will be blown away by the converted detached garage bonus space! Enter the realm of your own speakeasy, indulgent with full walk-behind bar, extensive built-ins, media center, and central lounge. A true conversation piece, this hideaway is complete with its own half-bath. In a property full of magical destinations, this is just another plush escape that expands the recreational palette. 

Lower North Hillsborough is regarded as the most prestigious area in all of Town. Oakdale Road takes its place amidst storybook streets such as Baileyana, Jackling, and Forest View—a treasure trove of architectural beauty. The success of this totally rebuilt home lies in its ability to blend the story of classic Hillsborough with an irresistible modern flair. You have arrived…

At a Glance: 

• 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms
• Approx. 3,851 sq. ft. (per architect's plans) including converted garage bonus space
• Totally expanded, rebuilt (upon an existing 1948 ranch), and curated as new construction, completed in Summer 2020. 
• Lot is approx. 17,519 sq. ft. (per owner survey) 
• Premium appointments include Central AC, built-in speakers throughout, master steam shower, 6-burner La Canche French range, 80-inch-tall Sub-Zero wine cellar, built-in outdoor barbecue and fridge, fully equipped commercial bar with ice maker, and many other designer touches. 
• Detached Garage converted to Speakeasy Media Room with commercial-grade walk-behind bar, media space, and central lounge. 
• Top School Assignments of North Elementary, Crocker Middle, and Burlingame High. 
• Optimum convenience to nearby Nueva School, Broadway Burlingame, and downtown Burlingame Avenue