Is this one of Silicon Valley’s most sophisticated homes? $14.5M ‘masterpiece’ for sale
With awe-inspiring architecture, views of the Santa Cruz mountains, fine wine grapes grown professionally in an on-site vineyard and a Silicon Valley location near Stanford University , a California estate has hit the market for $14.5 million.
The home, in the mid-century modern style, is being touted as “one of the most sophisticated living and entertainment homes in Silicon Valley.”
Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright and designed by architect William A. Churchill, the 8,660-square-foot home sits on a gated 3.38 acres and is “surrounded by a professionally managed vineyard of over an acre of pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon and Vermentino grape varietals,” according to the property listing.
Inside, an open floor plan and extensive windows flows under 35-foot ceilings. Teak walls, floors and ceilings “create a serene, clean look for the residence. A welcoming atmosphere for intimate family living or large group entertaining,” according to Sotheby’s International Realty, which holds the listing.
The home offers five bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms.
“This home is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece,” the listing says.
The primary bedroom suite makes for a quiet retreat at the end of a day with a fireplace, outdoor terrace and dramatic angles. There’s ample closet space, two full bathrooms, two walk-in closets, and a shared elevated jetted tub. Each of the other bedrooms have glass ceilings, views of the gardens and large adjoining bathrooms.
From the living room there are views of the groomed grounds and mountains in the distance.
Outside, there are quiet spaces, an expansive lawn, vegetable planters, a basketball hoop, verandas, grilling and dining areas, a pool with cascading water and a spa.
A place to relax amid the hustle and bustle of the San Francisco Bay Area, the estate has a private spa and massage room, wet and dry saunas, a gym and an office with a private entry, kitchen and bathroom
For vineyard-to-lip sipping, there’s a 1,000-bottle, temperature-controlled wine room.
The home has a four-car garage with an EV charger.
The seller is Bay Area investor John Zappettini, who bought the property for $8.775 million in 2016, according to public property tax records.
Dana Cappiello and Derek Cappiello of Sotheby’s International Realty - San Francisco Brokerage are the listing agents.
