26140 Rancho Manuella Lane, Los Altos Hills, California 94022, Los Altos Hills, 94022 - 5 bed, 7 bath
ACTIVE$11,800,000
26140 Rancho Manuella Lane, Los Altos Hills, California 94022
5Beds
7Baths
8,803Sqft
51,923Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
The estimated value ($11,800,000) is $0 (0%) lower than the list price ($11,800,000). This property may be overpriced.
Key pros and cons
Top Pros:
Unparalleled Luxury Amenities: The property boasts an extensive array of high-end amenities including a 2-story guest house, pool, spa, pool pavilion with full kitchen, 9-seat theatre, 2,000 bottle wine cellar, fitness center with steam & sauna, full bar, library, lounge, and a unique 'secret Orient Express train car room'.
Top Cons:
High Operating and Maintenance Costs: The extensive luxury features, large grounds, and complex systems (pool, spa, guest house, home automation, generator) will likely incur significant ongoing costs for utilities, maintenance, and specialized services.
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$11.80M vs avg $5.49M (+$6,312,500)95%
Size:8,803 sqft vs avg 2,796 sqft95%
Price/sqft:$1.3K vs avg $1.8K11%
More Insights
Built in 2004 (21 years old).
Condition: Built in 2004, this property is described as a 'contemporary masterpiece' and the images confirm a pristine, high-end condition throughout. The kitchen features modern, stainless steel appliances, sleek light wood cabinetry, and Brazilian granite countertops, all appearing virtually new. While the built year is 20 years ago, the overall aesthetic, luxurious materials (exotic woods, limestone, granite), advanced systems (home automation, radiant heat, EV charging, backup generator), and meticulous landscaping suggest continuous, extensive updates and maintenance, aligning with the 'virtually new' and 'no deferred maintenance' criteria for an excellent rating. The property is move-in ready and showcases current quality standards.
Year Built
2004
Close
-
List price
$11.8M
Original List price
$11.8M
Price/Sqft
$1,340
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
ML82011995
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
Good View:
Pool
Spa
Patio
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About this home
Contemporary masterpiece with 2-story guest house, pool pavilion, plus pool and spa on just over 1 acre of manicured gated grounds. Exotic woods of curly maple, pear, and Sapele mahogany complement maple and Halila limestone floors and counters in Brazilian granite and limestone. Graceful curves adorn walls, ceilings, windows, and cabinetry that maximizes storage. 5 bedrooms and 6.5 baths, library, lounge, full bar, 9-seat theatre, 2,000 bottle wine cellar, fitness center with steam & sauna, plus 2 offices one with secret Orient Express train car room with overhead train track that runs through both rooms. The guest house is designed in a Japanese teahouse style and the pavilion has a full kitchen for poolside entertaining. Meticulously landscaped grounds have many water features including streams, ponds, and waterfalls. Behind the scenes is home automation, security, whole-home backup generator, radiant heat & EV charging in the 5 car garage. Desirable cul-de-sac and close-in location. Excellent Los Altos schools.
Condition Rating
Excellent
Built in 2004, this property is described as a 'contemporary masterpiece' and the images confirm a pristine, high-end condition throughout. The kitchen features modern, stainless steel appliances, sleek light wood cabinetry, and Brazilian granite countertops, all appearing virtually new. While the built year is 20 years ago, the overall aesthetic, luxurious materials (exotic woods, limestone, granite), advanced systems (home automation, radiant heat, EV charging, backup generator), and meticulous landscaping suggest continuous, extensive updates and maintenance, aligning with the 'virtually new' and 'no deferred maintenance' criteria for an excellent rating. The property is move-in ready and showcases current quality standards.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Unparalleled Luxury Amenities: The property boasts an extensive array of high-end amenities including a 2-story guest house, pool, spa, pool pavilion with full kitchen, 9-seat theatre, 2,000 bottle wine cellar, fitness center with steam & sauna, full bar, library, lounge, and a unique 'secret Orient Express train car room'.
Exquisite Design and Premium Materials: Showcasing superior craftsmanship, the home features exotic woods like curly maple, pear, and Sapele mahogany, complemented by maple and Halila limestone floors, and Brazilian granite and limestone counters, all integrated with graceful curved architectural elements.
Advanced Technology and Infrastructure: Equipped with comprehensive home automation, security systems, a whole-home backup generator, radiant heating, and EV charging in a 5-car garage, ensuring modern comfort, efficiency, and convenience.
Expansive and Meticulously Landscaped Grounds: Situated on just over an acre of manicured, gated grounds, featuring multiple water elements including streams, ponds, and waterfalls, providing a private, serene, and visually stunning outdoor environment.
Prime Location and Top-Rated Schools: Located in a desirable cul-de-sac in the exclusive Los Altos Hills, the property benefits from a close-in location and access to excellent Los Altos schools, enhancing its long-term value and desirability.
Cons
High Operating and Maintenance Costs: The extensive luxury features, large grounds, and complex systems (pool, spa, guest house, home automation, generator) will likely incur significant ongoing costs for utilities, maintenance, and specialized services.
Niche Market Appeal: The highly customized and unique design elements, such as the 'secret Orient Express train car room' and Japanese teahouse style guest house, while impressive, may appeal to a more specific buyer demographic, potentially limiting the market pool.
Complexity of Systems: The advanced home automation, security, whole-home backup generator, and radiant heat systems, while beneficial, could present a learning curve or require specialized knowledge for operation and troubleshooting, potentially intimidating some buyers.