In the romantic Pre-War tradition of Hillsborough’s finest architecture, this circa-1937 Monterey Colonial thrives in a panorama of privacy. Barely visible from the road, the knolltop perch enables 360-degree usability of the site, all in supreme scenic seclusion. The journey through the .54 acre grounds is like floating through your own watercolor…outdoor vignettes delight the senses in all directions: an awe-inspiring south garden pays homage to Provence, meandering with layers of fragrant flora, picnic terraces, play zones, and a backdrop of distant hills. But the beauty runs deeper, as a secret pool, sheltered inner courtyard, and sweeping brick terrace all make intimate connections with the interior living space. Architecturally, the design is in the lexicon of 1930s Revival, similarly celebrated in Southern California luxury enclaves such as Pasadena and Hancock Park. Full-length verandas on two sides of the home are a signature touch. Ensconced in this Mid South Hillsborough pocket, you are just blocks from Vista Park, and in the understated company of some of the Town’s leading eight-figure estates. 

Let’s enter through the courtyard…guests will quickly realize that courtyards, terraces, and verandas are lively extensions of the two-story living space. Inside, classic appeal meets modern demands as all the right rooms appoint all the right spaces. The living and dining rooms are oriented to vistas and access to the south garden. The classic staircase takes a page out of Old Hollywood style! Spanning 50+ feet across the back of the home, the brick terrace accommodates that desirable overflow of clinking glasses and friendly chatter, from indoors to outdoors. Treasure the copious terrace space for al fresco dining, parties of all sizes, or simple lounging in a secluded, sunny ambiance that looks out to hills and horizon. The east wing of the main level features the culinary kitchen wrapping into a huge family room of high ceilings. The family room opens out to the front courtyard, where visions of Carmel unfold, ready for pizza oven or cocktails framed in by the carriage house. Built above the garage, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom carriage house offers perfect flexibility for office, gym, au pair, or out-of-town guests. Accommodations in the main home include an additional 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 half-baths, plus 3 gas fireplaces, custom wine cellar, and detached 2-car garage.

Assigned to South Elementary and Crocker Middle, this pocket of Mid South Hillsborough is famous for its grand estates on surrounding addresses of Chiltern, Culebra, and Vista. As rare assets of the location, traffic is at an absolute minimum and you are only a five minute stroll to Hillsborough's only public park! Vista Park is a neighborhood hub for youngsters of all ages, from pre-K to High School, diversions of playground, picnic, soccer, and basketball are all beautifully presented. Savor the artistry of this Classic Garden Estate, showcasing its worldly influences from Southern California Luxe, to Jardin de Provence, to the flavors and colors of Wine Country. You have arrived...

Some of the Exemplary Highlights:

• New landscaping by current owners around the entire property
• Custom temperature-controlled wine cellar in the garage
• Extensive replacement and update to outdoor lighting
• Views to the south encompass distant hills and undulating horizon in total privacy
• New roof approx. 6 years old
• New Google Home system
• Heated Primary Bathroom floors
• Electronic opening to attic
• Premium Stark 100% wool carpets in many of the rooms
• New Sub-Zero refrigerator 2022
• Secluded pool terrace expands the entertaining capacity
• Custom play structure from famous Bay Area designer
• Custom banister of exotic South American wood
• New heating and central AC system in 2022 for the main house
• Recent tree work on all trees 
• Large tree near house west facade is a rare eastern oak
• Other trees on the grounds include live oak, redwood, Japanese plum, Japanese maple, lemon, orange, magnolia, acers, Himalayan dogwood, pear, and birch.