Congratulations to Janise Taylor of the Alain Pinel Realtors Menlo Park office! She just sold the stunning 242 Oak Grove in Atherton.

Built in 2003, this magnificent home is situated on approximately 1.3 acres with a resort-like backyard including an oversized pool and spa. Featuring rich hardwood flooring, soaring box-beamed ceilings and French doors, this home is pure luxury. In addition to the master suite (with a bathroom featuring limestone flooring and a jacuzzi tub that overlooks the beautiful yard), this home has three additional guest rooms with en suite baths. With a chef’s kitchen, butler’s pantry, and wine bar, the living space is perfectly suited for entertaining. There are plenty of other perks for everyday living including a magnificent study, spacious walk-in closets, a balcony, and a three-car detached garage. Congratulations again to Janise and the lucky buyers!

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Congratulations to Jackie Hopkins of Alain Pinel Realtors Los Gatos office on the sale of the majestic 15380 Suview Drive in Los Gatos.

This exclusive residence was inspired by the owner’s many trips to Italy. The home is approximately 6,650 square feet and located on 1.28 acres in the Los Gatos Hills. It features 5 bedrooms, 7 baths and 2 powder rooms. A private gated road serves four properties and this residence. The home has an additional private gated entry. The furniture quality cabinetry throughout the home was hand crafted in Italy. Italian hand-forged artesian iron work and gates welcome you. Irrigated, fully landscaped grounds feature an abundant citrus orchard. The exquisite outdoor sanctuary has a salt water pool with a hydraulic pool cover adjacent to a cabana bath and shower. For informal “al fresco” dining there is an open air Ramada with a fully equipped kitchen adjacent to a hillside picnic area.

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Congratulations to Shary and Scott Symon, of Alain Pinel Realtors Palo Alto office, who just represented the buyer in the purchase of 460 Walsh Road in Atherton.

This beautiful Tuscan-inspired estate, built in 2007, is the epitome of luxury.  After crossing a stream on a private bridge, this property features a 5bd/4.5ba main residence that is framed by California oaks.  The main residence spans three levels and features countless amenities, including a theater, wine cellar, and a spacious central gathering area perfect for entertaining as well as everyday living. This stunning property also features an equally impressive 1bd/1ba guest house with a full kitchen, a 3-car detached garage, a large pool and spa. With a level lawn, redwood trees, and flagstone terraces – this is a picturesque California estate.

Congratulations to Joe Piazza, of the APR Los Gatos office, who has just sold his exquisite listing in Los Gatos. 18157 Wagner Road, a spectacular 25+/- acre view property, consists of two parcels, one 15+/- acres and the other 10+/- acres, making this a great equestrian and building opportunity, with the separate 10+/- acre parcel an ideal opportunity to build a second estate or vineyard.

The exquisite Tuscan estate was completely remodeled in 2010 and 2011, and features over 7,035 square feet of luxury and privacy. Outstanding details include new designer bathrooms and stunning hardwood and travertine flooring. The property boasts an infinity edge pool and new lush landscaping. Close to both downtown and Highway 85. Distinguished Los Gatos schools.

Two exceptional Atherton properties, 83 Euclid Avenue and 35 McCormick Lane, have just been sold by Gloria & Caitlin Darke of the APR Menlo Park office.

83 Euclid Avenue is a French Country estate with rich architectural details throughout. The home expresses romantic beauty with soaring ceilings, deep detail moldings, rich colors, and natural textures. Tall windows and French doors frame views to the lush gardens and pool. The main living areas flow easily to the outdoors, a dynamic that encourages you to enjoy the incredible garden setting.

An authentic French chateau, 35 McCormick Lane features a serene and private resort-like setting with massive heritage trees and picturesque gardens. The property includes a guest apartment, tennis court, swimming pool and pool house. Unsurpassed quality and detail can be found throughout this fine home.

Congratulations to Gloria & Caitlin on the sale of these two gorgeous properties!

1718 Waverley St, Palo Alto, an exceptional new home in the heart of desirable Old Palo Alto, was just sold by Carol & Nicole of the APR Menlo Park office.

This 5 bedroom, 5.5 bath home boasts rich design elements, including high ceilings, handsome moldings and wainscoting, beautiful windows, lustrous stone countertops, and attractive distressed oak floors. Double entrances to living and dining rooms are accented by pretty lead-glass transom windows. Natural light streaming through the attractive large windows, skylights and the dramatic glass wall in the family room and generous rooms combine to create an open airy ambiance. Custom cabinetry, some with glass doors, in every room is thoughtfully designed to accommodate electronic components, books and objets d’art. Each bedroom boasts its own nicely appointed bathroom, and two bedrooms have fun lofts for children’s play space. An extra family room with mini-“kitchen” offers flexible space for entertaining, crafts, pool table and more. In addition there is a home office, specially built home theatre room, and room prepped for wine storage.

2518 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, a magnificent Pacific Heights mansion, was just sold by Townsend & Townsend of the APR San Francisco office.

This prestigious home was built by Houghton Sawyer in 1911 and has over 8500 square feet of gracious living space including grand public rooms that are elegant and sophisticated, six bedrooms, and five full baths plus two half baths. The dramatic foyer features a curving staircase, a wall of beautiful stained glass, and a distinctive secret bar. Designed by San Francisco’s Anthony Hail, the living room boasts an oversized fireplace and is bright with large Palladian style windows.  The spacious dining room has a lovely fireplace and opens to the wonderful garden, while the bright and expansive kitchen, which is wonderful for both everyday living and major entertaining, features a large china/catering pantry and gourmet appliances. A wonderful master bedroom suite with a fireplace, a luxurious bath, and two dressing rooms are located on the second floor, along with two additional bedrooms, a full bath and a large library. The third floor features three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and a large craft room. The lower level of the home has an exercise room, workroom, storage rooms and a two car garage and a one bedroom, one bath apartment. Featuring graceful elegance and an extensive floor plan, this is a San Francisco classic.

3649 Market Street in San Francisco, a modern 33-unit apartment building with many recent updates, was just sold by Stephen Pugh, Mirella Webb and Mark Bonn of the APR Investment Group. The property sold for $5.9 million to a local investor who was represented by Paul Radcliffe, also of the APR Investment Group.

A good portion of the exterior of the building, as well as the interior common areas and the stairwells, have been freshly painted. The common areas also have new vinyl flooring and the wooden landings have been replaced. The wooden balcony railings on the east side of the building were recently upgraded and many of the windows are new. About 85% of all units have been updated with new kitchens, baths and custom hardwood flooring. The kitchens feature beautiful wood cabinetry, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. All of the units feature decks or small yards with stunning views of downtown San Francisco, the surrounding hills, and the bay. All units have individual parking.

Alain Pinel Realtors is proud to announce the sale of perhaps the most luxurious country estate ever offered in Sonoma and Napa counties. Tucked away on 362+1- acres of prime Sonoma hillside, Shanel includes a magnificent residence completed in 1995, 7 acres of Syrah vineyards, guest house, caretaker residence, equestrian center and Lake Miwok, all surrounded by acres of woodland, meadows and wildflowers. The sellers are Gary and OJ Shansby, who have moved on from their twenty-year labor of love in order to travel and focus more on their company, Tequila Partida. “OJ and I wish the new owners as much happiness at Shanel as we’ve enjoyed creating and living on this wonderful property,” stated Gary Shansby.

Offered at $35,000,000 the stunning estate sold for an undisclosed amount. The listing was represented by Nicki Naylor of Alain Pinel Realtors in Sonoma. Nicki expressed, “I am honored to have had the opportunity to represent the Shansbys and their beloved Shanel. Certainly this has been the highlight of my 22 years of representing some of the most wonderful estates in wine country. “