RARELY AVAILABLE WOODSIDE LAND WITH APPROVED PLANS

Awe-inspiring and rarely available, this remarkable opportunity stands ready to create a custom-designed lifestyle in the heart of central Woodside, California – one of Silicon Valley’s most prestigious communities. Surrounded by the magnificent natural beauty for which Woodside is known, this 3.3-acre parcel flourishes with sun-drenched open meadows punctuated with California native oaks. Views extend out to an adjacent legacy property known as Champagne Paddocks, once home to several breeds of fine horses owned by Claire Giannini Hoffman, daughter of A.P. Giannini who founded the Bank of Italy, which later became Bank of America.  Whether building the approved plans available with this property, or creating your own personal vision, this is indeed an exceptional opportunity rarely available.

Offered at $9,995,000

THE VISION
This vacant parcel of approximately 3.3 acres is situated in a premier Central Woodside location. Approved plans by architect Backen Gillam Kroeger, included in the purchase price, comprise a 3-story main residence with 5 bedrooms, office, 5 full and 2 half baths plus detached office and pool house. This rare opportunity – with amazing location plus plans already approved – will save you endless time getting into the home of your dreams.

ABOUT THE ARCHITECT
The approved plans for this extraordinary setting were completed by the award-winning firm of Backen, Gillam & Kroeger Architects of Sausalito and St. Helena. Noted as one of the top 100 Architects in the country, per Architectural Digest and top 30, per the Robb Report, Backen, Gillam & Kroeger are known for the very best in design of private residences, resorts, restaurants, and wineries.  The firm has designed over 50 upscale homes, 40 wineries, 7 major resorts, 20 restaurants, a new line of retail stores for RH (Restoration Hardware) and Williams Sonoma Home, an equestrian center, The Napa Valley Reserve (a private members-only vineyard and winery), and the Performing Arts Center for St. Helena, CA. See their portfolio at www.bgarch.com.

THE APPROVED PLANS

• 3-story main residence with 5 bedrooms, office, 5 full baths, and 2 half-baths
• Main-level master suite; 4 upstairs bedroom suites
• Lower-level recreation room and wine cellar
• Pool house with full bath
• Detached office with covered breezeway
• Barn and chicken coop
• Pool and spa
• Fenced and gated entrance
• Total square footage of approximately 11,919
  • Main Residence: 9,025
    • 1^st Floor:  4,255
    • 2^nd Floor: 1,615
    • Basement: 3,155
  • Attached Garage: 704
  • Office: 488
  • Horse Barn: 1,006* Unconditioned
  • Pool House: 696

THE LOCATION
Woodside is one of the wealthiest communities in the country and home to many chief executive officers, like Larry Ellison and Charles Schwab. One of the most expensive homes ever sold in the United States was in Woodside for than one hundred million dollars. The quaint downtown area, less than one mile from this property, includes Buck's restaurant, known among Silicon Valley entrepreneurs as the location where many investment deals have been signed. Horseback riding, bicycling, and hiking are extremely popular here. This property also has access to acclaimed Woodside Elementary School (K-8) just over one mile away.

Woodside is close to Stanford University and Sand Hill Road, home of the Venture Capital community.  Tech companies like Facebook, Google, and Apple are just a short drive away and it’s just 25 minutes to San Francisco or San Jose international airport.