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Listed by Jenn Gilson • Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
$40,000,000
Est. payment /mo
11 Beds
15 Baths
18,535 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 18,535 sqft
Price per Sqft $2,158
MLS Listing ID ML81998825
Bedrooms 11
Full Baths 10
HOA Y/N No
Originating Board Datashare MLSListings
Year Built 1929
Lot Size 5.355 Acres
Property Sub-Type Detached
Property Description
A private estate in the highly coveted Lower North Hillsborough, this trophy property spans 5.36 acres across four separate parcels, offering exceptional privacy, expansion potential, and investment value. Designed by renowned architects John Bakewell Jr. & Ernest Weihe, this French chateau-style masterpiece became home to Hollywood legend Bing Crosby. With ties to the legendary racehorse Seabiscuit and antique elements sourced from the Hearst Collection, this estate is truly one-of-a-kind. The residence includes 11 bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and 5 half bathrooms across four levels. A family-friendly floor plan, designed for both comfortable living and grand entertaining, includes multiple salons, a formal dining room, a paneled library, a private office, and a separate guest wing. Stunning architectural details include Rococo plasterwork, intricate millwork, and imported European antiques many hand-selected by Bing Crosby himself. The expansive estate grounds once housed Seabiscuit's stables and now feature lush gardens, serene walking paths, and endless opportunities for outdoor entertaining. With rare historical significance, unparalleled elegance, and extraordinary scale, this is a legacy estate a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Californias Golden Era.
Location
State CA
County San Mateo
Interior
Heating Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling Other
Flooring Hardwood, Tile, Other
Fireplaces Number 5
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Other
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Oven
Exterior
Garage Spaces 4.0
Private Pool false
Building
Water Public
Schools
School District San Mateo Union High, Hillsborough City Elementary
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