luxury houses with terrace for sale Portola Valley, United States

Spectacular views stretch across Silicon Valley from this private gated retreat set on approximately 3.30 acres. Designed to capture the remarkable views from every major living space, the home combines breathtaking natural beauty with an exceptionally functional and versatile floor plan. Soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and seamless indoor/outdoor connections create an inviting atmosphere throughout, while an expansive deck spanning the rear of the home provides the perfect setting for entertaining while enjoying a front-row seat to one of Los Altos Hills' most remarkable views. The remodeled kitchen features abundant custom cabinetry, a large center island, premium appliances, and a sunny breakfast nook. The private primary suite is complemented by a sunny sitting room, remodeled bath, and well-positioned secondary bedrooms. Flexible living spaces include a lower-level family/recreation room with a wet bar and full bath, an upper-level bedroom or study, and a detached office with patio access. Majestic oak trees, a vineyard, level open spaces, and expansive entertaining terraces enhance the more than three-acre setting, creating a rare opportunity to enjoy privacy and extraordinary natural beauty in a desirable location served by acclaimed Los Altos schools.

Tranquil one level acre offers exceptional privacy while remaining connected to the best of Los Altos Hills. Lush gardens, mature citrus and fruit trees, roses, and a blackberry garden create beauty throughout the seasons. The viewing deck captures Bay views and sparkling evening lights. At the heart of the property, a free-form pool with a dramatic rock waterfall. An open-air loggia with custom hot tub creates a private spa retreat, while expansive NanaWall doors open the residence to the terrace for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The pool house is a flexible space to accommodate entertaining, guests, theater, fitness or wellness. Inside, gracious formal rooms blend with inviting spaces for everyday living. Bay views enhance the living and dining rooms, while the chef's kitchen features extensive custom cabinetry, eat-in area, and seating for six. A dedicated office and separate conditioned studio offer flexibility for work, fitness, art, or creative pursuits. Substantial infrastructure includes an oversized four-car garage, exceptional storage, approximately 300-amp electrical service, EV charging with capacity for two additional chargers, and more than seventy owned solar panels.

Sunlight Among the Redwoods Some houses announce themselves. This one does the opposite, settling quietly into the redwoods of Skylonda so that what you notice first is the light, then the trees, and only after that the house itself, a 1967 mid-century modern with dark-stained walls that recede into the forest the way good architecture should. Arrival is unhurried, a gravel court gives way to an entry courtyard of decking, trellis, and tree ferns. In true mid-century character, a bright orange door opens to a main entry where high wood ceilings and heavy beams carry your eye straight out to the forest beyond the glass. Walls of glass wrap the corners of the living and dining rooms, so you look out at the redwoods with trunks rising past the windows and sunlight filtering down through the canopy. The sunken living room, a quiet step down beside a stone fireplace, feels sheltered without ever feeling closed in, while the formal dining area on the other side connects to the outdoors through floor to ceiling windows and a sliding door, and to the kitchen through a handy pass through. On the other side of that pass through is a large kitchen, open to a spacious breakfast area with views of the trees. On cooler mornings a freestanding wood-fired stove warms the area, while a skylight fills the prep areas with natural light, making it easy to picture mornings when nobody is in a hurry. The decks, reached from the dining room, kitchen, and office, work as additional rooms, built for coffee at first light, long dinners under the trees, and the kind of conversation that keeps going after the plates are cleared. Gravel paths and stone steps lead down through the garden and wind through the trees. In the sunny area in the middle of the compound, raised beds with irrigation are waiting for the next gardener. The rooms are generous throughout, an office that opens to the deck, a family room, and two more bedrooms on the main level. Upstairs the primary suite feels like a separate apartment with a separate outdoor entrance, sitting up in the canopy with corner windows, two walk-in closets, and sliding doors to balconies on either side. The recreation room, once a carport, has its own entrance from the gravel court and plenty of space for fitness, games, or guests, and next to it a small detached office offers a quiet place to work, read, or think, or to use as additional storage. The plans carry the name of Edwin Wadsworth, a Menlo Park architect who opened his practice in 1951 and became best known for pole houses, the foundation-free designs that rest lightly on steep, wooded sites, and who received the American Institute of Architects' highest national residential design award for three of his Peninsula houses, two of them in Woodside. This is not one of his pole houses, but it shares the high ceilings, open floorplan, exposed beams, and respect for outdoor views and terrain. In 1989 the house was remodeled and expanded, the original carport became the recreation room, and a three-car garage, a laundry room, and the upper-level primary suite were added. It has now been refreshed with new flooring through much of the home, interior paint, updated lighting, deck repairs, and a tidied, trimmed landscape. The setting is rural, sunny yet surrounded by redwoods, and the comforts of town are close at hand, with Alice's Restaurant, a favorite stop at the corner of Skyline and Highway 84, and the Skywood Trading Post and Deli, for both human and vehicle fuel, nearby. Buyers in the hills understandably ask about wildfire, and it is worth knowing that County Fire Station 58 is close by. With approximately 3,420 square feet, four bedrooms, and three baths on approximately 0.91 acres, 160 Redland Road doesn't ask you to choose between privacy and convenience, or between sunlight and shade, or between feeling away from it all and having the comforts of town nearby, and it offers all of it quietly, the way the best properties in these hills tend to

Prime development opportunity in Los Altos Hills! Bring your architect and builder to transform this highly desirable lot, which offers stunning hill views from the second story. The existing structure is a tear-down providing a blank canvas for your custom dream home or next investment project. Nestled in a private and tranquil location, this is the perfect opportunity for clients looking to build their dream home.

New contemporary home with breathtaking views designed by award-winning M Designs Architects. Stacked stone and cedar define the sleek modern lines of the exterior. Spacious living/dining room combination spans the depth of the home overlooking the family room; retractable glass doors open to a front terrace with views out to the Bay. Short flight of steps down to the open kitchen and family room with exquisite wood-paneled ceiling and views on three sides. Kitchen with lacquered custom Porcelanosa cabinetry topped in quartz, large island with counter seating, top-of-the-line appliances and large walk-in pantry. Upstairs master bedroom suite with walls of windows and sliding doors to a beautiful terrace w/ unobstructed views. Lower-level home theatre, spacious recreation room w/ full bar and full bathroom. Beautifully landscaped grounds include a series of front decks and level lawn areas. Secluded pool in a resort-like setting. Just minutes to the Village. Excellent Los Altos Schools!

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind, Mid-Century Modern home privately nestled adjacent to the lovely San Francisquito creek, among a lush canopy of mature trees in the bucolic Stanford Weekend Acres neighborhood. This exceptional architect-designed home blends timeless design with contemporary updates. Filled with natural light the home boasts dramatic walls of glass framing woodland creek side views, soaring wood, open beam ceilings, redwood trim, a fabulous two sided, river rock fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors. The open-concept kitchen has been tastefully updated with quartz countertops, new stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and is open to the living space. Several glass doors seamlessly connect the living area to a wraparound deck overlooking the creek, offering effortless indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite is set off on one side of the house with glass doors to the back garden, and expansive wooded and creek views. It features vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, standalone fireplace and updated attached bathroom. Three other bedrooms, two smartly separated by an accordion pocket door, share a hall bathroom and provide ultimate flexibility. Further enhancing this functional floor plan is a large family room with sliding door to a private patio and an attached studio living unit with bathroom, sitting area and separate entrance—could be an enhanced primary suite, guest room, office, gymnasium or a creative space. Ideally situated at the gateway to the Santa Cruz Mountains, the location offers immediate access to miles of hiking, biking, and equestrian trails, while remaining just moments from the 280 freeway, Stanford Golf Course, Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club, Ladera Oaks Swim & Tennis Club, Stanford University, Sand Hill Road, downtown Palo Alto and Menlo Park, as well as many top Silicon Valley employers including Meta, Google, and Apple. A covered two car carport, inside laundry, partially new roof, central forced air heat & A/C, mostly new flooring and a shed complete this move-in condition home which is served by top rated Las Lomitas schools. Offered with a separately available adjacent vacant lot—combined enjoy almost one full acre of land. This property is truly one of one.

Above the gentle curve of the San Gregorio Creek, this rare and enchanting 3-acre property offers a peaceful retreat minutes from the center of La Honda. The home features country charm with its wrap-around porch, fireplace, and views of the surrounding nature. A flexible floor plan includes three bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms plus a bonus room. The attached two-car garage includes EV charging capability and a generous workshop with plenty of storage. Super opportunity to use as either a full-time residence or weekend escape. Rich in history, the home retains its timeless charm while benefiting from key infrastructure updates. Adjacent to the home, a sunny, flat meadow, framed by mature trees, presents exceptional possibilities. Gardening, farm-to-table vegetables, animals, addition of outbuildings, the opportunities are numerous! Additional features include a private well and charming bridge access to the property, creating a truly distinctive setting that feels worlds away while remaining within reach of modern conveniences.

Boasting exceptional San Francisco Bay views, this estate property offers unparalleled distinction on approximately 1.4 acres. Inspired by villas in the Mediterranean, the home is masterfully finished with an array of elaborate details – from hand-painted ceilings to dazzling chandeliers and five fireplaces each with magnificent mantelpiece. Luxurious amenities are plentiful with an extraordinary wine cellar, professionally equipped theatre, recreation room with full bar, plus fitness center with sauna. There are seven bedrooms, each with en suite bath, offering myriad options for family members, guests, and staff alike. From most every room, French doors open to a balcony or the grounds for a seamless connection to the outdoors and Bay views. Not to be missed are the numerous outdoor venues for entertaining highlighted by a resort-inspired pool and spa, three separate outdoor kitchens, including a fabulous cabaña with sports bar, a sports court, bocce ball court, putting green and even a zip line from the custom treehouse. Completing this rare offering is its location with easy access to all of Silicon Valley or to San Francisco plus access to excellent local schools. At a Glance: • Grand Mediterranean gated estate with exceptional Bay views • Complete privacy from the street beyond a screen of foliage and electric gates • Seven bedrooms, each with en suite bath, eight full baths, and three half-baths on three levels, plus outdoor full bath • Elevator access to all three levels • Approximately 11,093 square feet (buyer to verify) • Faux-finished walls, extraordinary hand-painted details, and elaborate millwork and moldings • Spacious living room, formal dining room, and tremendous kitchen and family room • Office, recreation room and bar, professionally equipped theatre, fitness center with sauna, and 2,000-bottle wine cellar with dining area • Main-level master suite plus upper- and lower-level guest/au pair suites • Incredible rear grounds with three separate barbecue kitchens including pizza oven, sports bar and lounge, infinity-edge pool and spa, playground, treehouse with zip line, sports court, bocce ball court, putting green and soccer-worthy lawn • Attached four-car garage • Lot size of approximately 1.4 acres • Top-rated Los Altos schools: Loyola Elementary, Blach Intermediate, and Mountain View High (buyer to confirm enrollment)

Perfectly placed at the end of a cul-de-sac affording abundant privacy, this spacious home has been expertly upgraded with numerous smart features for ease and efficiency. On the main level, a gallery and bar connects the bedroom wing, living room, dining room, family room, and kitchen. The living room enjoys Bay views, a stone fireplace, two walls of windows, soaring vaulted ceilings, and a door to a large entertaining deck. The family room sits at the back of the home with a striking two-way fireplace, and direct access to the kitchen for effortless entertaining and family living. Three bedrooms including the palatial primary suite sit on one end of the home for privacy. The incredibly spacious fourth bedroom has front yard views and a large closet or possible ensuite bath. Potential to finish the ~658 sq ft (buyer to verify) attic for creative use. Pathways lead around the entire home connecting mature gardens and patios. The privacy and tranquility of the hills, steps to downtown!

Sophisticated design meets resort-style indoor outdoor living in this healthy-home, Green Point-rated residence on one acre, less than two miles from Los Altos Village. Purpose-built around healthy living, sustainability, wellness, and family living. The open great room soars beneath 17-foot ceilings, with African Sapele cabinetry, limestone, a ledgestone fireplace, and a 30-foot retractable glass wall opening fully to the backyard. Four true sleep sanctuaries include a main-level primary suite with steam shower and private terrace, plus three upstairs en-suites with 12-foot ceilings and mahogany floors. Poolside theater, tucked-away office, and a full bath off the pool serve swimmers and tennis players alike. Amenities include a solar-heated pool, spa, full-size tennis court, orchard, and organic garden beds. Low-VOC materials, HEPA filtration, whole-house water filtration, triple-pane windows, and 13.3 kW solar complete this rare offering minutes from acclaimed Los Altos schools.

Nestled in a prestigious Los Altos community, this stunning 2015-built home offers the perfect blend of modern design and upscale living. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 3,259 sqft of thoughtfully designed living space on an 8,188 sqft lot, this home provides both elegance and comfort. The exterior showcases a sophisticated mix of cedar and stacked stone, creating a bold first impression. Inside, luxurious finishes include exotic cabinetry, designer lighting, and expansive windows that frame breathtaking views of the hills and ridges. The gourmet kitchen boasts a high-end gas stove and top-tier appliances, seamlessly flowing into the spacious family roomideal for both relaxation and entertaining. Step outside to a private backyard oasis, perfect for outdoor living, while the elegant paver driveway adds to the homes curb appeal. With solar panels and two electric car charging stations, this home offers sustainable, eco-friendly living. The oversized 2-car garage provides additional convenience. This home is a true gem, combining luxury, modern amenities, and sustainability in one exquisite package. Dont miss the chance to make it yours!

Own a remarkable 1.4 acre parcel in Atherton, nestled at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac. A perfect opportunity to build your dream home without compromise. The lot offers natural beauty and privacy in a park-like setting, creating a tranquil oasis that feels far from the hustle and bustle yet is close to the coveted Las Lomitas school district, prestigious private schools, Highway 280, and nearby shopping districts. Just minutes from Stanford University and Sand Hill Road, this property combines convenience and exclusivity.

Designed by renowned Palo Alto architect Steve Borlik, this stylish home is situated at the end of a premier cul-de-sac just steps from downtown Los Altos and acclaimed Santa Rita Elementary. Perfectly turn-key from top to bottom, this single-level home offers an incredible great room, spacious formal dining room, inviting family room, private bedroom wing, and a large, well-designed backyard. Enjoy high-end construction and materials, custom built-ins, expansive picture windows, a built-in sound system, and solar powered energy. Having both a formal dining room and an open-concept kitchen and family room provides the perfect venue for entertaining and relaxing with family. And in the backyard, a gorgeous travertine patio surrounds the resort-style pool and spa, a fire pit patio sits within an area of level lawn, and a garden has two large raised beds and easy access to a storage shed or potential ADU site. Move-in ready, with a highly coveted location!

This extraordinary estate spans over 2.5 acres, featuring a stunning pool, charming home on a private and peaceful park like setting. Accompanied by an adjacent lot, located at 10840 W Loyola Drive of just over two acres, this unique offering is ideal for creating a family compound. The separate lot boasts a Maximum Development Area (MDA) of 8,700 square feet and a Maximum Floor Area (MFA) of 5,800 square feet, providing ample opportunity for building your dream residence or expanding the existing home. This unmatched combination of land provides endless possibilities for family gatherings, relaxation, and outdoor activities. With a prime location offering both privacy and accessibility, this estate is within close proximity to top-rated schools, shopping, and dining options with easy access to 280. Whether you envision a sprawling estate or multi generational compound, this property serves as the perfect canvas. The list price includes both properties which must be sold together.

Open-concept design in the sought-after Country Club neighborhood! Brightened by floor-to-ceiling windows the living and dining area features vaulted ceilings, elevated wood-burning fireplace and glass doors to the entertainment deck. Remodeled gourmet kitchen with maple cabinetry topped in granite slab, stainless steel appliances, and counter seating separating the adjoining casual dining/living area. Main-level master suite with mirrored closets and remodeled en-suite bath. Additional master suite on lower level with wood floors, walk-in closet and glass door to the pool area. Separate office/fitness center/recreation room with poolside entrance and maple wood floors. Attached 2-car garage currently used for a recreation/family room. Wonderful deck for outdoor living and solar-heated pool in a very private setting. Just over one mile to Rancho Shopping Center and minutes to major commute routes. Excellent Los Altos schools!

There is a particular quiet at 411 Glenwood Avenue, and it has nothing to do with the address and everything to do with what is missing from the view. Stand on the main level and look out through walls of glass, and the first thing you notice is the treetops. The second is what you do not see: neighbors. Oak canopy, dappled light, and the open expanse of the Joan Olson Preserve fill the windows instead, so the sense of being tucked into the trees, private and unbothered, follows you from the kitchen to the deck to the primary suite upstairs. Friends who visit tend to call it the treehouse. The name sticks. The house itself is a genuine mid-century original, built in 1959 and gently modernized without losing its bones. Mohagany wood paneling, a brick fireplace, and warm cork and hardwood floors carry the era through the main living spaces. The kitchen is open to the great room, with stone counters, a gas cooktop, and seating for the kind of morning where nobody is in a hurry. Walls of glass open the indoors onto a broad deck built for slow dinners and longer conversations, with the preserve as a backdrop instead of a fence line. Upstairs, the bedrooms offer that same treetop view that defines the rest of the house. Downstairs, the floorplan offers so many possibilities. An open room with a slider to a flat yard surrounded by greenery could be an office, play room or flex space. Next to it is an en suite bedroom with a sliding door opening to a private patio. There is also a storage room that could function as a cozy office, plus laundry and additional storage areas. Cross the street and you are not on a street anymore. A trailhead into the Joan Olson Preserve sits directly across from the house, and it functions less like a scenic bonus and more like a second driveway. Regulars use it as a shortcut into downtown Woodside on foot, coffee in hand, oaks overhead the entire way. It is the kind of amenity that is nearly impossible to find on the Peninsula: genuine nature access, at the front door, that also happens to be the fastest way to town. Speaking of town, downtown Woodside is close enough to be a daily habit rather than a special trip. The Village Bakery, Buck's, and the everyday rhythm of small-town Woodside life are minutes away, while Highway 280 keeps the rest of the Peninsula and the city within easy reach. The property also sits within the Woodside Elementary School District, a TK through 8 program that consistently draws some of the strongest ratings in the state, a rare thing to find paired with this kind of privacy and land. 411 Glenwood is not a house that asks you to choose between nature and convenience, privacy and walkability, an easy commute and the feeling of being away from it all. It offers all of it at once, quietly, the way the best Woodside properties always have.

Striking contemporary home with expansive grounds and privately located pool. Over one-third acre lot includes an inviting front garden courtyard, spacious rear terrace, manicured level lawn and stone walkways leading to the sun-swept pool. Newly remodeled in 2015. Traditional foyer introduces espresso-hued floors that extend through the main level. Formal dining room with wood-burning fireplace and wide front window. Open concept chef’s kitchen with Poggenpohl cabinetry, Caesarstone counters, peninsula with breakfast bar seating, waterfall-wrapped island and stainless steel appliances. Three bedrooms on main level. Spacious master retreat encompasses the entire second level with dormer ceiling and carpeted floors; master bath with tumbled marble tile, separate vanities, glass-enclosed shower, and free-standing tub. Beautifully landscaped grounds. Attached 2-car garage with electric car outlet. Desirable North Los Altos location. Excellent Los Altos schools!

One of the most premier locations in Central Woodside! Within walking distance to the Town Center shops & restaurants and highly acclaimed Woodside Elementary K-8. This exceptional property is nestled on just over 4 acres (175,977sf) offering a rare combination of privacy with lovely views of the western hills. A private oasis, consisting of 3 separate cottages, offers a unique opportunity for a builder or developer to generate rental income while plans are designed and construction is underway. Located in one of the worlds most exclusive zip codes, nearby Venture Capital hub Sandhill Road, Stanford University & Silicon Valley. Set amid the natural beauty of Woodside, enjoy all of the renowned hiking, biking and horseback trails that make Woodside such a special place. Easy access to major commuter routes 280, 92 and 101 This is a rare opportunity to create a private estate!

New amazing price and New privacy landscaping --A true must-see!!! Located in the highly desirable community of Central Menlo Park on a private Lane, just moments from downtown Menlo Park, numerous elite public and private schools and Stanford University. This newly built home showcases architectural precision and elevated design. Expansive windows, and clean lines are thoughtfully composed for effortless living, entertaining, and flexibility. A chef-caliber kitchen features Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove appliances, an oversized island, and bespoke finishes. Open living spaces extend to a sizable outdoor area, with room enough for a pool or ADU. Carbon-negative, all-electric, and net-zero, the home pairs advanced building materials with owned solar, a SPAN smart electrical panel, SPAN Level 2 EV charger, ERV fresh-air system, Unico high-velocity heat pump, Moen Flo leak detection, and intuitive smart-home technology - delivering a residence that is as responsible as it is refined.

Rare opportunity to own an exceptionally spacious Triplex in Palo Alto's desirable College Terrace neighborhood, offering approximately 4,350 square feet of living space across three substantial residences. The front residence is the largest, a two-story three-bedroom, two and a half bath home with generous living areas and laminate flooring. The middle residence offers three bedrooms and two baths on one level, while the private rear two-story two-bedroom, two-bath residence features its own patio and direct access to covered carport parking. Each unit offers unusually spacious rooms and a level of livability rarely found in a three-unit property. Additional amenities include six covered carport spaces, storage, and shared laundry. Ideally located near Stanford University, California Avenue shopping and dining, Caltrain, and major Silicon Valley employment centers, the property offers an exceptional combination of location, size, and long-term potential. Current rents are below market providing future income-growth potential. This is a unique opportunity for an investor or future owner-occupant seeking in-place income, long-term rental upside, and a substantial multifamily property in one of Palo Alto's most desirable neighborhoods.

Classic Mediterranean style home in the sought-after Country Club neighborhood! Traditional foyer with beautiful mahogany floors that extend throughout the main level. Brightly lit and spacious living room with windows open to the terra cotta front porch and views, and wood-burning fireplace. Forming dining room with drum chandelier, exposed beam ceiling and glass doors to the entertainment terrace and pool. Updated chef’s kitchen with freshly painted cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, beautiful hardwood flooring and casual dining area. Spacious terra cotta entertainment terrace extends across the rear of the home, covered pergola provides a shaded lounge area, pool and cabaña. Perimeter gardens around the pool provide added privacy. Energy efficient features include high-efficiency furnace, tankless water heater and solar-heated pool. Oversized 2-car garage. Desirable location just blocks to LAGCC, less than a mile to Rancho Shopping Center. Los Altos schools!

Beautifully reimagined for modern California living, this exceptional Palo Alto home is defined by thoughtful design and an effortless indoor/outdoor connection. Expansive windows and high beamed ceilings fill the interiors with light and create a sense of openness throughout. A comprehensive renovation provided a complete transformation, including a new roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, windows, kitchen, baths, and designer finishes. At the heart of the home, open living and dining spaces are anchored by a striking stone fireplace and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. The beautifully appointed kitchen features custom shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, and premium appliances. The spacious primary suite has a large walk-in closet and an ensuite bath. French doors extend the home's living spaces into the backyard. A built-in outdoor kitchen, linear gas fireplace, and generous patio areas create an inviting setting for dining, relaxing and entertaining. A climate-controlled detached structure, added in 2022, offers exceptional flexibility as a home office, gym, or creative space. Ideally situated near Mitchell Park, Cubberley Community Center, shopping, dining and Caltrain, this home offers sophisticated design and versatility in the heart of Palo Alto.

Authentic Victorian architecture from the 1890s, this Professorville home was built in 2004. Rare opportunity to own a newer home in Professorville. This home exudes a vintage ambiance from the outside, w/ wavy shingled front facade, ex-lg covered front porch & slate tile roof in a Necco wafer pattern. Reclaimed S.F. cobblestone with grass median strip recalls the earlier era & magnificent live oaks. Exceptionally bright and flowing over 3 levels w/ central staircase & elevator. Rich hue of cherry wood, on floors, moldings, columns, & Victorian spindles, with contrasting maple on wainscot and cabinetry. Formal living & dining rms & office, kitchen and family rm w/ built-in casual dining area in main level. 5 bdrms w/ 4 on the upper level, incl primary suite w/ infinity tub & steam shower. Recreation area & guest suite w/ bdrm & bth in lower level open to private patio w/ stairs to the rear yard. Guest bdrm & half-bath above the garage. Few blocks away from vibrant downtown PA.