Silicon Valley Estate Auction!

Silicon Valley Estate Auction!

Silicon Valley Estate Auction!

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We know that the Silicon Valley is heavily endowed with mega-mansions; so much so that we tend to take it for granted. Its location gives instant gratification for those who demand being a stone’s throw from the best the State of California has to offer in endless delights. It’s where innovators gather to formulate ideas that propel the world into life enhancing technology. They work hard, play hard and entertain grandly. They understand that a $100m price tag doesn’t necessarily denote quality and are always seeking the unique in its finest form. They want "special", and we’ve found it in Woodside in the form of the French chateau, "Le Soleil."

Versaille and its gardens have always been one of the world’s standards for magnificence. Compared to Le Soleil, it’s just large and the gardens uninspiring. That’s right. Le Soleil surely has the most amazing formal gardens we have ever seen in this country or any other, surrounding an estate . . or even public arboreta for that matter. Equally amazing is that since the estate was built in 1929, owners have maintained these gardens continuously through the years with great skill and precision. Prepare to be astounded. (Let the maid travel and give the apartment to the gardener!)

The estate was built by Francis Crosby and though now at a manageable 5 acres, once consisted of 100 acres. Crosby made his fortune in owning a number of California telephone companies which were eventually sold to AT&T and he was one of the original investors in Caterpillar. It’s easy to understand why, for many years, the San Francisco Ballet performed in the back yard. The chateau was designed by Mrs. Crosby’s sister, Mary Rockwell Hook, a prominent Kansas architect. It consists of 12,951sf, 7 ensuite baths and 2 half baths and so many grand rooms for entertaining and comfortable living that you’ll just have to see for yourself. It’s staggering. All this, plus pool, spa, greenhouses, fenced tennis court and a dedicated croquet lawn. Quite overwhelming and exquisite to the last detail.

"Le Soleil’ - Originally $21M. Starting Bid $7.9M. Buy It Now for $12.95M

Source: www.conciergeauctions.com